TIbetan Singing Bowl Sample: For reference only.
Singing bowls have long been used for mediation and inducing trances. Made of traditional metals, this singing bowl is etched with the mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, on its outside and along its interior. Inside the bowl’s center is an embossed image of the Buddha sitting in the lotus position and framed by designs of extraordinary detail.
The bowl comes with a striker mallet and a black silk cushion. To use, simply tap the side of the bowl with the wooden striker and proceed to run the striker around the edge. The bowl’s harmonious vibrations will help clear the mind and promote deep relaxation.
- Embossed Singing Bowl with Buddha
- Decorated with “Om Mani Padme Hum”
- Made of mixed metal
- Bowl is approximately 2.75 inches high
- Has a diameter of 6 inches
- Weighs approximately 1.75 pounds
- Made in Nepal
Made by Tibetan artists in Nepal – variations in metal finish, size, and weight may be present, enhancing the individual character of each singing bowl. The bowl is made in the traditional style and is a mixture of copper, lead, tin, and iron metals. The audio samples are offered for general reference. However, please note that no two pieces sound exactly the same. We hope you’ll appreciate the unique tone of each bowl and the beautiful vibrations that result from each creation.
design: A hand-finished mixed-metal singing bowl in a warm bronze patina, its outer wall and interior rim etched with the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum in Tibetan script, centered inside by an embossed medallion of Buddha seated in the lotus position within an ornately detailed mandala.
size: Approximately 6 inches in diameter and 2.75 inches high; weighs approximately 1.75 pounds.
material: Mixed traditional metals (copper, lead, tin, and iron)
features: Embossed Buddha medallion at center, mantra etched inside and out, includes wooden striker mallet, includes black silk cushion, handmade in Nepal
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture to help preserve the bowl's metal finish and tone.
disclaimer: Because each bowl is handmade by Tibetan artists in Nepal, slight variations in metal finish, size, weight, and tone are natural and make every piece one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
At the heart of this bowl sits Buddha in the lotus position, a posture of complete stillness that has represented awakened presence for millennia. Framed by an intricately detailed mandala, the image invites the eye — and the mind — inward, mirroring the way a singing bowl's tone draws attention back to the present moment with each strike and circling of the mallet.
Encircling the bowl, inside and out, is the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, one of the most widely chanted phrases in Tibetan Buddhism. Loosely translated as "the jewel is in the lotus," it is understood as an invocation of compassion, a reminder that clarity and wisdom already reside within, waiting to be uncovered rather than acquired.
Singing bowls themselves carry a long history in meditation and contemplative practice, valued for the way their sustained vibration can quiet mental chatter and ease the body into a more receptive state. Paired here with the Buddha's likeness and the compassion mantra, this bowl becomes more than an instrument of sound — it's a small, tactile focal point for turning attention inward.
Placed on a meditation altar, desk, or quiet corner of the home, this singing bowl offers a simple ritual to open or close the day: a few slow strikes, a few circles of the mallet, and a moment to let the mind settle before returning to whatever comes next.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and anyone building a mindful daily ritual
- Purpose: Meditation, sound healing, mindfulness practice, altar centerpiece, gifting
- Suggested Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Intention: Peace, Balance, Compassion, Clarity
- Metal: Mixed metal (copper, lead, tin, and iron)
Questions & Guidance
How do I play the singing bowl?
Gently tap the outside of the bowl with the wooden striker to start the tone, then press the striker against the rim and slowly circle it around the edge to sustain the vibration.
What does the mantra on the bowl mean?
The etched script reads Om Mani Padme Hum, a Tibetan Buddhist mantra of compassion often translated as "the jewel is in the lotus."
What is the bowl made of?
It's crafted from a traditional mixture of copper, lead, tin, and iron, hand-finished by Tibetan artists in Nepal.
Will my bowl look and sound exactly like the one pictured or in the audio sample?
Because each bowl is handmade, slight differences in finish, size, weight, and tone are normal and give every piece its own character.
What's included with the bowl?
Each singing bowl comes with a wooden striker mallet and a black silk cushion for resting the bowl.
