Singing Bowls & Tingshas

Singing bowls have been used in religious & Shamanic practices for well over 1500 years and have been associated with Tibetan Buddhism since the 8th century A.D.

A singing bowl is played by resting the bowl on the flat of the hand and rotating the stick around the outside of the rim of the bowl. This produces a vibration, which creates a hum, which is the essence of a bowl. This natural and harmonious sound emitted by singing bowls is used to invoke a state of deep relaxation, which assists meditation, the ultimate goal of which is enlightenment.

They are a vital aid to meditation and are found in monasteries throughout the world. As Buddhism has become popular, so too has the use of singing bowls and in recent years singing bowls have been used in holistic healing, chakra healing, sound therapy, Reiki, Feng Shui, and many other areas related to stress relief and positive impulses. Singing bowls are now heard in many types of music ranging from rock to relaxation.

Our range of singing bowls starts with small bowls at £13.99 right up to large bowls for £70+. We stock both plain brass and decorated black & gold bowls. All bowls come boxed and are supplied with wooden striking stick.

Tibetan Chimes / Tingshas

Apart from their ancient traditional use as an aid to meditation, Tingshas are nowadays being used increasingly by Sound Therapists for the "space - clearing" of rooms. Over time the energy in a room can become stagnant and this can have an effect on your life and health. The tones of the Tingshas are perfect for detecting and clearing these dense energy "cobwebs".

Gently strike your Tingshas and run them around the walls. If you notice a part of the room, where the sound is dui! or muted, this could point to dense energy. Spend a few moments gently striking the Tingshas in this part of the room until the sound clears. Tingshas can also be used in a similar way to clear energy blockages in the aura and chakras.

Small black & gold decorated tingshas starting from £6.99

Larger tingshas from £15.99

Information courtesy of:

The British Academy of Sound Therapy

www.sacredsound.net

Page last updated 07/06/2008