Item NBT-SB40

Five Dhyani Buddhas Singing Bowl

Name: Five Dhyani Buddhas Singing Bowl
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: NBT-SB40
Price: 120.00 USD
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Hand-hammered brass singing bowl in an antique finish, embossed inside with the Five Dhyani Buddhas and inscribed outside with Om Mani Padme Hum. The five wisdom Buddhas and the mantra of compassion are traditionally linked with balance and clarity of mind. Struck or traced with the wooden striker to open a meditation, mark a yoga session, or pause during a demanding day.

Details

Design: Hand-hammered brass singing bowl with an antique-brass finish, 5 Dhyani Buddhas embossed around a central medallion inside, and Om Mani Padme Hum encircling the outer wall
Size: About 6.5" diameter x 3.25" high; weighs 2.25 to 3.5 lbs
Material: Brass alloy with antique-brass finish
Included: 1 wooden striker and 1 brocade cushion
Care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from moisture to preserve the finish
Origin: Handmade by Tibetan artisans in Nepal
Note: Slight variations in finish, size, weight, and tone are natural to each handmade bowl; no 2 pieces sound exactly the same

Meaning & Intention

At the center sit the Five Dhyani Buddhas - Vairocana, Akshobhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha, and Amoghasiddhi. In Vajrayana teaching, each presides over a direction and an element, transforming an affliction of mind into its corresponding wisdom.

Ignorance becomes the wisdom of reality, anger becomes mirror-like clarity, pride becomes equanimity, attachment becomes discernment, and envy becomes all-accomplishing action.

Encircling the outer wall is Om Mani Padme Hum, the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Chanted for centuries across the Himalayas, it is often translated as "the jewel is in the lotus."

Together the five Buddhas and the mantra form a small map from confusion to wisdom, sounded into being with each strike of the rim.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Balance, wisdom, compassion, clarity, grounding

Chakra connection: Crown

Ideal for: Meditation, sound practice, yoga, ritual and altar use, gifting

Suggested mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum

Symbol: Five Dhyani Buddhas medallion; Om Mani Padme Hum mantra

Questions & Guidance

How do I play it?

Tap the rim once with the striker for a clear tone, then trace the striker steadily around the outer edge to build a sustained, humming resonance.

Where should I set it up?

Rest the bowl on the brocade cushion on a stable, flat surface such as an altar, side table, or the floor. The cushion frees the bowl to vibrate so the tone can carry.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. A single strike produces a clear tone with no technique required. Building the sustained hum with the rim trace takes a little practice, but no training is needed to start.

How can I use it in a session?

Sound it once to open a sitting and again to close, or strike it whenever the mind needs to settle. Many practitioners pair it with a slow breath and the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum.