The History Of Utilizing Singing Bowls For Therapy

By Eugenia Dickerson


Tibetan singing bowls have been regarded as important for creating music for many years. These items are used traditionally as a form of healing for the mind and body. Many people who use these also refer to them as suzu gongs. Musical practitioners enjoy playing these standing bells as they sit with the bottom resting on a firm surface.

The bell is used with a mallet or striker, which is used to hit the metal repeatedly at intervals. The sound is often a signal that meditation is about the begin. A peal also announces the end of a period of reflection. Usually, in Buddhist practice, this is the only sound that is heard during a period of introspective silence.

The Himalayas are known for specific types of art and this is just one that has made its mark. Paintings, sculptures and several other types of artwork sometimes feature a bowl and this allows researchers to get information about the ways in which the vessels were used many years ago. Some of these objects are made from bronze as this was the primary substance used for forming weapons and decorative ornaments.

Ancient history has shown that Tibet is not the only country to have relied on these gongs as a means of promoting healing. Awareness of their usefulness in that regard spread to many other nations, including Nepal, Japan and Korea. The Indian and Nepalese people also have a history of using them for that purpose. Pipe organs have sometimes been associated with some forms of Christian music. The gongs are similarly linked to Buddhism.

Buddhists may practice mindfulness on occasion or try to engage in this habit more regularly. This is not only a habit of people from this background as people in the West and East who have no affiliation with Buddhism also do this. However Buddhists are more likely to use gongs as a part of their meditation while sitting or walking .

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 located in private collections where they can be admired for their historical value. They are also frequently displayed in galleries and museums worldwide where people of all ages can learn of their significance. Although they usually do not have lots of decorative markings, they all have individual qualities that make them unique. This is because older vessels were hand made by artisans.

People who come in contact with objects from outside of their culture often have lots of questions. Hopefully this article answers many of them. Collecting Tibetan singing bowls can be a rewarding experience. It allows the collector to learn more about another type of art and broadens understanding of other cultures.




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