What is singing bowl?
The Singing Bowl is not a musical instrument, but the serene vibration of the singing bowl; is quite similar to the sound of a xylophone.
What is Singing Bowl used for?
The Singing Bowls are used for meditation and prayers, especially in Buddhist temples and monasteries. As well as in retreat sanctuaries. Singing Bowls come in various sizes of different metals in the texture of their qualities.
The Singing Bowls is referred to as a Buddhist religious item, practiced by the monks and priests to assist in meditation. It is also proven by the scientist as a significant benefit of the sound that it creates.
When listening to a calm sound level of 432 Mega Hz, as proved in physical science. This helps in meditation and prayers with its smooth vibrations to improve mental clarity. These serene sounds promote a state of relaxation and calmness, are used to reduce mental fog, and increase concentration.
Can it be used for drinking water from the singing bowls?
The metal made singing bowl from brass, silver or bronze, copper can be used for drinking water. Which is a healthy way for your body as it carries some minerals along with the water. But one needs to clean and dry spotless to use for the soothing vibration from the singing bowls.
Is there an institute or places to learn the art of using Singing Bowls?
Yes, there are several places in and around Kathmandu city, as well within the main tourist areas at Thamel. To learn the arts from basic to higher courses available from few days to a week or month. When you buy the singing bowls from the stores or shops. The owner of the shop or seller will guide to the exact and right place for learning the art of Singing Bowls. Even some sellers are expert themselves can teach you to practice to created the sound.
What are the sizes of Singing Bowls are available?
Singing Bowls comes in all sizes from larger to a smaller ones, the singing bowls are generally made from metal. Between 3 to 24 inches. The smaller size metal singing bowls, are between 4 to 7 inches, and can produce the sound from the higher end of 3rd octave, up through 5th octave.
How to use the Singing Bowls?
If you are interested to learn, we will teach you. Takes about less than half hour to learn the most basic technique to rub the rim of a bowl. Using a wooden stick, making sure you get the right soothing sound and vibration.
How many days needs to practice to be an expert in using Singing Bowl?
For simple and basic is just for an hour, but you want to learn the whole art and science of singing bowls. Can take you from few days to a week or more to a year as well with practice of yoga and meditation. So that one can experience the sound of a singing bowls in different environment and positions.
Do all priests in Hindu and Buddhism uses the Singing Bowls for prayers?
Some Hindu priest use in special occasions, as well used as a musical instrument with many bowls of all sizes. Filled with water and touched the bowl creating a sound like Xylophone, used mostly in Indian classic music. But the Buddhist monks have been using the singing bowls in meditation practice. It is also used by normal health experts and practitioners as therapy, massage, and by yoga