Embossed 8 Auspicious Symbols Singing Bowl - Small

Embossed 8 Auspicious Symbols Singing Bowl - Small is traditionally made of a seven metal forging process to produce the most majestic and magical sounding singing bowl possible by the most knowledgeable metal forgers available in Nepal.

This Embossed 8 Auspicious Symbols Singing Bowl - Small has a gorgeous design inside the singing bowls bottom its design is comprised of the 8 auspicious symbols in a centered circle. Around the 8 auspicious symbols is even more ornate metal work and embellishments to add to the depth and beauty to the overall design.

The external parameter of the singing bowl has yet again the 8 auspicious symbols laser etched into it in such a way that it uses multiple shades of the metals finish for an almost three dimensional appearance. Outside of the bottom of the singing bowls base is an ohm symbol which has been laser etched into the metal work much like the sides.

Singing bowls are an ancient Tibetan ritual tool of Tibetan Buddhism used for meditation by producing a pure tone, or sound when the rim is rubbed by the wooden striker and is said to put the brain into a meditative state. Although the sounds made by singing bowls may vary due to their size and the material used in their creation, they all resonate at the same wavelength as your brainwaves resonate to produce feelings of total relaxation.

They have a diverse therapeutic value as well. The sound therapy from singing bowls are used in meditation, balancing the body's energies and chakras, healing, and prayers. Traditionally the bowls are made of seven metals, each of the metals denote the planets. Gold: Sun, Silver: Moon, Mercury: Mercury, Copper: Venus, Iron: Mars, Tin: Jupiter, and Lead: Saturn.

The wooden stick used to create the soothing tones of a singing bowl is called a striker. Strikers may or may not be covered in leather, and may be made of different types of wood. The various types of leathers and woods used to make a striker will create a slightly different tone from your singing bowl. For example a striker without a leather wrap can produce a bit of a higher pitched tone than if wrapped with leather.

Depending on the experience of the user, it is also thought that a leather covered striker may help a novice player of a singing bowl avoid the annoying rattling sound that may occur when playing a singing bowl for the first time. It requires a smooth steady rubbing of the rim of your singing bowl to produce the best and most soothing tones possible.

It measures approximately 4.25 inches in diameter x 2.75 inches tall, with a mouth opening of approximately 3.75 inches in diameter. The striker used to play the singing bowl measures approximately 1.25 inches in diameter x 7.25 inches long.

An Embossed 8 Auspicious Symbols Singing Bowl - Small is the perfect addition to your meditational tool box, or a special gift for those who need to take the time to relax and meditate.

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