Add richness and beauty to your spiritual or meditative practice with a simple handmade Tibetan singing bowl. Producing lovely vibrations when played, singing bowls have long been used for healing, relaxation and to achieve mental clarity before ritual. This singing bowl is made with a simple, humble design and is the ideal size for personal practice. All you need is a moment to take in its sounds; just tap its side and run the striker along its rim and listen.
- Traditional Tibetan singing bowl for meditation
- Made of traditional metals
- Bowl measures about 5x5x2.5 inches
- Bowl weighs approximately 2 lbs.
- Come with striker and brocade cushion
- 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 using 7 traditional metals: gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin and lead.
design: A humble, hand-hammered bronze singing bowl with a wide open mouth and simple unadorned form, finished in a warm, weathered gold-bronze tone that shows the maker's hand in every curve.
size: Bowl measures about 5 x 5 x 2.5 inches and weighs approximately 2 lbs.
material: Traditional bronze alloy of seven metals: gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin, and lead.
features: Hand-hammered construction, includes wooden striker, includes brocade cushion, made in Nepal by Tibetan artisans, simple traditional design suited to personal practice
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture to preserve the bowl's natural finish.
disclaimer: Because each bowl is handmade by Tibetan artisans in Nepal, slight variations in metal finish, size, and weight are natural and give every piece its own individual character.
Meaning & Intention
The singing bowl traces its roots to the Himalayan regions of Tibet and Nepal, where for centuries these vessels have sounded through monasteries and homes alike, calling the mind back to stillness. Cast from a traditional alloy of seven metals, each said to correspond to a celestial body, the bowl was never meant merely to hold sound but to gather it, letting one struck note unfold into a long, layered hum that seems to soften the edges of the room.
To run the striker along the rim and wake a singing bowl is to take part in a ritual older than words, one built on vibration rather than language. The sound is used to mark the beginning or end of meditation, to clear stagnant energy from a space, and to draw scattered attention into a single point of focus. Many practitioners describe the tone as a kind of reset button for the nervous system, a sound that gives the mind something honest to follow.
Its humble, unadorned form is part of its meaning. Unlike ornamented ritual objects, a simple singing bowl like this one carries its power in function rather than decoration, a reminder that the most grounding tools are often the plainest ones. What matters is not how it looks at rest, but how it sounds when you finally slow down enough to play it.
Set on a shelf, desk, or altar, this singing bowl becomes a small daily invitation to pause. A single ring at the start of the morning can mark the shift from rushing to presence, and the same sound at day's end offers a clean line between work and rest, one strike away whenever the moment calls for it.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Meditators, yoga practitioners, and anyone building a quiet personal ritual at home
- Purpose: Meditation, sound healing, ritual practice, energy clearing, focus and grounding, thoughtful gift for a spiritual practitioner
- Suggested Mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum
- Intention: Peace, Calm, Clarity, Focus, Grounding
- Chakra Connection: Crown
- Metal: Traditional bronze (seven-metal alloy)
Questions & Guidance
How do I play a Tibetan singing bowl?
Tap the side gently to sound the initial note, then press the wooden striker against the outer rim and move it in a slow, steady circle to build a sustained, singing tone.
What is included with this singing bowl?
The bowl arrives with a wooden striker and a brocade cushion to rest it on, so it's ready to use right out of the box.
Is this singing bowl handmade?
Yes, it is handmade by Tibetan artisans in Nepal using a traditional alloy of seven metals, so slight variations in finish, size, and weight are part of its character.
What size is this singing bowl?
It measures about 5 x 5 x 2.5 inches and weighs approximately 2 lbs, a size well suited to personal, everyday practice.
How should I care for my singing bowl?
Simply wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from excess moisture to help preserve its natural bronze finish.
