Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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.

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.

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 .

If you have never heard this bell before, you may be interested in learning what it sounds like. Video sharing sites make it easy to hear samples of this and other uncommon audio. Some may find it appealing while others have an opposite reaction. However it mainly serves to focus ones attention on personal 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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