- Metal singing bowl with etched symbols
- Made of 7 traditional metals
- Buddha etching on the inside (image of the Buddha may vary)
- Measures about 5.5 inches at widest point
- Measures about 2.75 inches high
- Bowl weighs about 1.25 pounds
- Includes wooden striker and a cushion (may vary)
- Made in Nepal
Singing bowls are traditional tools used to create relaxing harmonics and enhance personal meditation. The unique tonal sounds are created by tapping the side of the bowl with an instrument, or striker, then running the striker along the bowl’s edge. This produces deep, humming vibrations which quickly fill the room. This traditional bowl is decorated with ornate symbols including various sacred animals (such as the rabbit, and snake) represnting the Tibetan Calendar and image of the Buddha that rests inside the base of the bowl. A wooden striker and silk cushion are provided, so all you really need is a free moment and a clear space on the table to enjoy the singing bowl’s tranquil effects. The bowl is made using 7 traditional metals: gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin and lead. Bowl measures 3 inches high and 5.25 inches at its widest point, and weighs about 1.25 pounds.
Made in Nepal: no two items are alike. Each individual singing bowl will vary in thickness, weight and appearance. Color of Buddha figure and and specific decorative symbols will vary slightly between each item.
design: A hand-hammered metal singing bowl with a bright, silvery finish, its outer wall etched with a running band of Tibetan zodiac animals in warm copper and gold tones, and a Buddha figure resting inside the base.
size: Measures about 5.5 inches at its widest point and 2.75 inches high; weighs approximately 1.25 pounds.
material: Crafted from 7 traditional metals — gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin, and lead.
features: Etched Tibetan Calendar animal motifs, interior Buddha etching, includes wooden striker, includes brocade silk cushion, handmade in Nepal
care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture to preserve the bowl's tone and finish.
disclaimer: Handmade in Nepal, no two bowls are exactly alike — expect natural variation in thickness, weight, tone, and the finer details of the etched symbols.
Meaning & Intention
This singing bowl carries the imagery of the Tibetan Calendar, its rim wrapped in a procession of sacred animals that mark the twelve-year cycle used throughout the Himalayan world to track time, temperament, and fortune. Each creature — among them the rabbit, prized for gentleness and intuition, and the snake, associated with quiet wisdom — stands as a small emblem of the qualities believed to shape a person born under its year.
Resting inside the base, hidden until the bowl is lifted or looked into, is an etched image of the Buddha. Its placement is intentional: the sound of the bowl rises up and around this still center, as though the tone itself is a form of offering circling a seated figure of awakening. It's a quiet reminder that the calm we search for in meditation is already there, waiting beneath the surface.
Together, the zodiac band and the hidden Buddha connect the bowl to two threads of Himalayan life — the cyclical passage of time, and the timeless stillness that meditation seeks to touch. Struck or circled with its striker, the bowl turns both into something audible.
Set on a table, altar, or meditation corner, this bowl becomes a small ritual object you return to daily — a few slow circles of the striker at the start or close of a sitting, a single deep tone to mark the transition from a busy day into a quieter one. Its portable size and included cushion make it easy to keep within reach, so the practice of pausing to listen stays simple and repeatable.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators and Tibetan Buddhist practice enthusiasts seeking a traditional sound tool for daily ritual
- Purpose: Meditation, sound healing, yoga practice, relaxation rituals, home altar centerpiece, gifting
- Suggested Mantra: I return to stillness
- Intention: Peace, Balance, Grounding, Mindfulness
- Metal: Blend of seven traditional metals (gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin, and lead)
Questions & Guidance
How do I play the singing bowl?
Tap the outer edge gently with the wooden striker to start a tone, then press the striker against the rim and slowly circle it to build a sustained, humming vibration.
What do the animals etched around the bowl represent?
They depict the Tibetan Calendar, a twelve-year cycle of animal signs used in Himalayan tradition to mark time and character, much like the Chinese zodiac.
What does the figure inside the bowl represent?
It's an etched image of the Buddha resting at the base, symbolizing the still, awakened presence beneath the sound the bowl produces.
What comes included with the bowl?
Each bowl arrives with a wooden striker for playing it and a silk brocade cushion for resting it on.
Will my bowl look exactly like the picture?
Since each bowl is handmade in Nepal, expect natural variation in thickness, weight, and the finer details of the etched animals and Buddha figure.
