This hand-hammered singing bowl features a serene engraving of the Buddha seated in meditation, encircled by sacred Tibetan script. Its rich bronze tones and resonant sound create a calming presence in any space, ideal for mindfulness or sacred rituals.
- Design: Intricately etched with a meditating Buddha and auspicious Tibetan mantras inside and around the bowl
- Material: Bronze alloy
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Size: Approximately 8" diameter × 3.5" height
Handmade Disclaimer:
Each bowl is individually handcrafted, so slight variations in tone, texture, and design may occur—celebrating the uniqueness of artisanal tradition.
design: A hand-hammered bronze singing bowl etched with a meditating Buddha seated within a halo of rings, surrounded by sacred Tibetan script and a scalloped lotus-wave border.
size: Approximately 8" diameter x 3.5" height.
material: Bronze alloy
features: Hand-hammered construction, etched meditating Buddha motif, encircling Tibetan mantra script, includes wooden striker with suede-wrapped head
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and avoid moisture or harsh cleaners to preserve the etched detailing and bronze finish.
disclaimer: Each bowl is individually handcrafted, so slight variations in tone, texture, and design may occur, celebrating the uniqueness of artisanal tradition.
Meaning & Intention
At the center of this bowl sits the Buddha in meditation, one hand resting in his lap, the other lifted in a gesture of teaching or blessing. Ringed by concentric halos, the image evokes the layers of awareness said to radiate outward from an enlightened mind, stillness at the core, influence rippling beyond it. It is a visual echo of what the bowl itself does when struck or circled with its mallet: a single point of contact spreading into sound that fills the whole room.
Encircling the figure, lines of Tibetan script carry auspicious words and mantras, the kind traditionally chanted or inscribed to invite protection, clarity, and merit. Etched rather than printed, the script becomes part of the bronze itself, permanent in the way a spoken prayer is not, yet meant to be reactivated each time the bowl is played. 15Metal singing bowls descend from a Himalayan tradition of using sound as a tool for the mind, on the premise that a resonant, sustained tone can settle mental chatter faster than silence alone. Paired here with the Buddha's image, the bowl becomes both instrument and icon, something to look at while it sings.
Placed on a meditation altar, a desk, or a quiet corner of the home, this bowl offers a simple ritual: a few slow strikes or a circling of the mallet along the rim before sitting down to meditate, work, or simply breathe. The sound gives the mind something gentle to follow, a way of marking the transition from the noise of the day into a more settled, present state.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators, yoga practitioners, and anyone building a calming ritual or sacred space at home
- Purpose: Meditation practice, sound healing, yoga and breathwork sessions, altar centerpiece, gifting for mindfulness practitioners
- Suggested Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Intention: Peace, Calm, Clarity, Mindfulness
- Chakra Connection: Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)
- Metal: Bronze alloy
Questions & Guidance
How do I play this singing bowl?
Strike the rim gently with the wooden mallet for a single resonant tone, or run the suede-wrapped end around the outer edge in slow, steady circles to build a sustained hum.
Does the bowl come with a mallet?
Yes, it includes a wooden striker with a suede-wrapped head suited to both striking and rim-circling techniques.
What does the Buddha etching represent?
It depicts the Buddha seated in meditation, surrounded by Tibetan mantra script, a traditional design meant to evoke stillness, wisdom, and blessing.
Is each bowl exactly the same?
No. Because each bowl is hand-hammered and etched by artisans, slight differences in tone, patina, and engraving are part of its handmade character.
How should I care for a bronze singing bowl?
Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth after use; avoid water, polish, or abrasive cleaners that could wear down the etched design.
