dimanche 22 décembre 2013

The History Of Utilizing Singing Bowls For Therapy

By Eugenia Dickerson


Among traditional forms of healing in Tibet, singing bowls hold pride of place. They are used for much more than just playing music. People who speak of suzu gongs are referring to the same instruments. When they want to use these standing bells, musicians position them to that the bottom is securely braced on a surface.

These bells are used with a striker. The mallet is applied with force to the metal repeatedly. The consistent peals are used to indicate that a period of meditation has begun. Similarly, the sound is sent out at the end of such a time. It is the only thing that can be heard during what is otherwise, a singularly quiet interval.

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.

People practice mindfulness in various body positions. They may sit, walk or stand for example. The bells may be used by Buddhists when practicing any of these. Primarily, they have been applied during walking and sitting meditation in order to produce a greater feeling of harmony. Walking is more comfortable for many people because it prevents the legs from being locked in one position for too long.

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 kept in private collections. Here, though fewer people are able to admire them, they still have an effect as they represent the historical and cultural traditions of Himalayan people. Galleries and museums that display them allow more people to view them and onlookers may notice that they all are different. The fact that they have been made by hand means that unique traits exist in each one.

As time passes more objects from the East become a part of life in the West and it becomes easier for people from different cultures to appreciate these vessels. Collecting Tibetan singing bowls can be an interesting and educational experience, both for the collector and those they come in contact with as they explore history.




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