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 the Tibetan Om symbol encapsulated within a circular frame. 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.
- Tibetan Om Singing Bowl
- Decorated with “Om Mani Padme Hum”
- Made of mixed metal
- Bowl is approximately 2.5 inches high
- Has a diameter of 5.5 inches at the widest point
- Color may vary slightly
- 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 individual character of each singing bowl. The bowl is made in traditional style and is mixture of copper, lead, tin and iron metals. These audio samples are offered to give a basic idea of this item's sound. 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 results from each bowl.
design: A hand-hammered singing bowl in a deep bronze-copper tone, its interior centered on a raised Tibetan Om symbol within a circular frame and its walls etched with the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum in flowing Tibetan script.
size: Approximately 2.5 inches high with a 5.5 inch diameter at the widest point; weighs approximately 1.75 pounds.
material: Mixed traditional metal alloy (copper, lead, tin, and iron).
features: Etched Om Mani Padme Hum mantra inside and out, raised Tibetan Om symbol at center, includes wooden striker mallet and black silk cushion, handcrafted in Nepal
care: Wipe the bowl with a soft, dry cloth after handling and store away from moisture to preserve its finish.
disclaimer: Because each bowl is hand-formed by Tibetan artisans, slight variations in metal finish, size, weight, and tone are natural and add to its individual character.
Meaning & Intention
At the heart of this singing bowl sits the Tibetan Om symbol, the seed sound believed to be the first vibration of the universe — the sound from which all other sounds arise. Encircled within its own frame at the bowl's center, it anchors the entire piece, reminding the one who strikes it that every note poured from the bowl returns to this single source.
Encircling the Om is the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, one of the most widely recited invocations in Tibetan Buddhism, associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Traditionally understood as a call to purify the mind and cultivate compassion for oneself and others, the mantra transforms the bowl from a simple instrument into a physical prayer — one that speaks each time the metal is set ringing.
Singing bowls themselves carry a long history in Himalayan meditation and healing practices, prized for the way their sustained overtones settle a busy mind and draw attention inward. Struck or rung along the rim, this bowl becomes a way of making the mantra audible, turning ancient words into vibration you can feel in the room and in the body.
Used at the start or close of a meditation session, or simply rung during a quiet moment in the day, this bowl offers a way to mark a transition — from noise to stillness, from distraction to presence — using nothing more than sound and breath.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators, yoga practitioners, and anyone building a home ritual around mindfulness and calm
- Purpose: Meditation, sound healing, yoga practice, mindfulness rituals, home altar centerpiece
- Suggested Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Intention: Peace, Balance, Compassion, Clarity
- Chakra Connection: Crown Chakra
- Metal: Mixed copper alloy (copper, lead, tin, iron)
Questions & Guidance
How do I play the singing bowl?
Tap the outside of the bowl gently 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 sound.
What does the symbol inside the bowl mean?
The center of the bowl features the Tibetan Om symbol, representing the primordial sound of the universe, while the surrounding script reads the compassion mantra Om Mani Padme Hum.
What is the bowl made of?
It is crafted from a traditional mixed-metal alloy of copper, lead, tin, and iron, hand-finished by Tibetan artisans in Nepal.
What comes included with the bowl?
Each bowl arrives with a wooden striker mallet and a black silk cushion for resting the bowl.
Will my bowl look exactly like the one pictured?
Because each piece is handmade, expect gentle variations in finish, size, and tone — these differences are part of what makes every bowl one of a kind.
