Harmonious Meditating Singing Bowl - a perfect fusion of art, spirituality, and craftsmanship. Handcrafted in India, this singing bowl features a meaningful Lotus Mandala design and the sacred Om Mani Padme Hum Tibetan Mantra etched onto its radiant cast brass surface.
- Sold as a set of a singing bowl, a cushion, and a mallet
- Etched with the lotus mandala design and Om Mani Padme Hum Tibetan mantra
- Measures about 6 inches in diameter, and 3" in height
- The bowls weigh about 1.5 lbs
- Color: Black-Brown with gold-tone etching
- Design detailing on all sides of the singing bowl
- Ethically sourced from India
The Lotus Mandala represents spiritual awakening, purity, and the unfolding of wisdom, while the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra invokes the blessings of compassion and enlightenment. Together, these symbols create a potent and uplifting energy that will deepen your meditation practice and bring tranquility to your life.
design: A hand-cast brass singing bowl in black-brown with radiant gold-tone etching, its interior and sides detailed with a lotus mandala and the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra encircling a spiraling center medallion.
size: Measures about 6 inches in diameter and 3 inches in height; bowl weighs approximately 1.5 lbs.
material: Cast brass, with a woven cushion base and wooden mallet head wrapped in suede.
features: Lotus mandala etching, Om Mani Padme Hum mantra detailing, gold-tone design on black-brown brass, etching on all sides, includes matching cushion and mallet
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture to keep the brass finish and etching bright.
disclaimer: As each bowl is handcrafted and cast individually, slight variations in etching, tone, and finish are natural and part of its one-of-a-kind character.
Meaning & Intention
At the center of this bowl sits the lotus mandala, one of the most enduring images in Eastern spiritual art. The lotus rises clean and unstained from murky water, and has long stood for the mind's capacity to open toward clarity no matter the conditions it grows from. Rendered here as a radiating mandala, it becomes a map of that unfolding: petal by petal, the design draws the eye inward, mirroring the way meditation draws attention from the noise of the outer world toward a still center.
Encircling the lotus is the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, among the most widely chanted phrases in Tibetan Buddhist practice. Often translated loosely as "the jewel is in the lotus," it is understood less as a literal statement and more as an invocation of compassion, calling on the qualities of generosity, patience, and wisdom said to lead toward liberation from suffering. Etched in gold against the dark brass, the syllables become both decoration and practice, a reminder that surrounds the sound each time the bowl is played.
Together, the mandala and mantra turn this bowl into more than an instrument. Its tone is meant to settle the room, while its imagery gives the mind something steady to rest on, two supports for the same quiet purpose.
Played at the start or close of a meditation session, or simply rung when a moment calls for a reset, this bowl offers a small ritual anchor in an ordinary day. Its resonant tone gives the mind a clear signal to soften and settle, while the etched lotus and mantra invite a few extra seconds of stillness before the sound fades.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators, yoga practitioners, and anyone building a home ritual space seeking a resonant tool for grounding and focus
- Purpose: Meditation practice, sound healing, yoga sessions, mindfulness rituals, home altar centerpiece, gifting
- Suggested Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Intention: Peace, Balance, Compassion, Clarity
- Chakra Connection: Crown Chakra
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Guidance
What is included with this singing bowl?
The bowl comes as a set with a matching woven cushion to rest it on and a wooden mallet wrapped in suede for playing it.
How do I play a singing bowl like this?
Rest the bowl on its cushion, then run the mallet gently around the outer rim in a steady circular motion until the tone builds, or strike the side once for a single resonant note.
What does the design on the bowl mean?
The interior is etched with a lotus mandala, symbolizing spiritual awakening and purity, surrounded by the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra, a chant associated with compassion and wisdom.
Is this bowl handmade?
Yes, it is handcrafted from cast brass in India, so subtle variations in etching and finish are part of each piece's individual character.
How should I care for the bowl?
Simply wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from moisture to preserve its brass finish and gold-tone etching.
