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How Singing Bowls Have Been Used For Therapy

By Eugenia Dickerson


Among traditional forms of healing in Tibet, singing bowls hold pride of place. They are used for much more than just playing music. People who speak of suzu gongs are referring to the same instruments. When they want to use these standing bells, musicians position them to that the bottom is securely braced on a surface.

A striker or mallet is used alongside such bells. They metal is hit with enough force to produce a sonorous ring which marks the beginning of a meditation session. At the end of this time of introspection, the sound goes out again. It is the only significant sound to be made while a practitioner is observing a reflective period.

Older pieces of art from the Himalayas sometimes feature a bowl in a prominent place. This artwork includes sculpture and paintings, all of which are quite detailed. This allows researchers to easily study the ways in which these objects were used in the past. More ancient pieces are made of bronze. Some have been found in private collections and are often made of similar materials that were available thousands of years ago.

Examples of these old and well known symbols of healing are easily seen in several countries. They consistently appear in nations outside of Tibet, such as India, Nepal and China. The Japanese and Korean people have also employed them for similar purposes. In some societies, Christian music is occasionally linked with pipe organs. The gongs have a somewhat similar connection with Buddhism.

Meditation is used by many people in the West and East who practice Buddhism. However practicing mindfulness for inner focus is a daily habit of several persons, regardless of their religious beliefs. For Buddhists, using the gongs during walking or sitting mediation helps. They may also apply it during standing sessions to effectively encourage mindful thought patterns.

Samples of this sort of music are available on video sharing sites. These will allow you to get a better idea of what the instrument sounds like. It may also allow you to see it being used in temples or other locations where it is often found. Some people may find the sound pleasing while others may not. However the objective is not to just listen to the sound but to focus on inner healing.

Beautiful antique Tibetan singing bowls are sometimes kept in private collections. Here, though fewer people are able to admire them, they still have an effect as they represent the historical and cultural traditions of Himalayan people. Galleries and museums that display them allow more people to view them and onlookers may notice that they all are different. The fact that they have been made by hand means that unique traits exist in each one.

Collecting Tibetan singing bowls can be a rewarding experience. By using the information contained in this article you should be able to share the significance of these objects with people who may be unaware of their purpose or their role in Tibetan society. As time progresses more people are learning to appreciate them.




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