Traditional Tibetan Singing Bowl, 8 Inches

Name: Traditional Tibetan Singing Bowl, 8 Inches
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: NBT-SB-717
Price: 285.00 USD
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Hand-hammered singing bowl in a warm antique brass-gold tone, with a deep, rounded form and softly textured surface. Tibetan tradition treats its sustained vibration as a way to settle the mind and mark the opening or close of a ritual. Tap the rim with the wooden mallet, or circle it slowly to build a fuller resonance.

Details

Design: Deep, rounded bowl in a warm antique brass-gold tone with a hand-worked, softly hammered surface. Plain, unadorned profile, paired with a wooden mallet capped in a padded striking end
Size: 8 x 8 x 4 inches, approximately 2 lbs. 7 oz.
Material: Traditional metal alloy (bell metal), with a wooden striker
Care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from moisture to preserve both finish and tone
Included: Singing bowl, wooden mallet with padded grip, and brocade cushion
Origin: Handmade by Tibetan artisans in Nepal
Note: Slight variations in metal finish, size, and weight are natural and give every bowl its own character

Meaning & Intention

The singing bowl descends from a Himalayan tradition where sound itself is treated as a form of practice. Struck or circled with its mallet, it produces a sustained, layered vibration long used to mark the boundaries of a ritual or return attention to the present moment.

In Tibetan Buddhist and Himalayan folk practice, its tone is often described as a physical echo of the mind quieting itself: the sound rises, blooms, and slowly fades, mirroring the way thoughts can arise and dissolve without being chased.

A deep, large bowl like this one produces a lower, fuller resonance, which many associate with grounding and balance.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Peace, calm, balance, grounding

Chakra connection: Root chakra (Muladhara) — its deep, low tone is often used for grounding

Ideal for: Meditators, yoga practitioners, and anyone building a practice around sound and stillness

Suggested mantra: Let the sound settle you

Questions & Guidance

How do I play a Tibetan singing bowl?

Tap the mallet gently against the outer rim to start a tone, then hold the mallet against the rim and slowly circle it to sustain and build the sound.

What size room or practice is this bowl best suited for?

At 8 inches across, it produces a full, resonant tone well suited to a dedicated meditation corner, yoga studio, or home altar.

When in a session should I sound the bowl?

Many practitioners use a few slow circuits of the mallet at the start of meditation to signal stillness, and again at the close to shift back into the day.