Kamala – Tibetan Gong Bowl

A bell-metal bowl, struck with a mallet or played around the rim.

Bell metal, chosen for how long it holds
Struck once and left
Most of it happens after the strike
Needs a cushion: contact stops the metal

$69.90

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Bell metal, struck

A high-tin bronze chosen for how long it rings. Most of what you hear happens after the strike, as the sound opens out.

One strike, then wait

The instinct to strike again too soon is the common mistake. A gong bowl rewards patience more than force.

It needs a cushion

Anything touching the metal damps it. Set on a bare table, the bowl loses most of its sustain - the part worth having.

Discover the ancient resonance of these sacred Tibetan Gong Bowls, a handcrafted masterpiece designed to provide spiritual healing and relaxation for your meditation, yoga, and sound bath sessions. This Singing Bowl, a type of bell known as a standing bell or resting bell, is crafted in Nepal from bell metal, a traditional Tibetan technique that reflects the origin of Tibet and Himalayan practices, marketed as Tibetan for its authentic representation of Tibet.

Measuring 5 inches in diameter, this Tibetan Singing Bowl is capable of singing with a soothing vibration when played, promoting stress relief and inner peace, a quality cherished in the music of Tibet, often used alongside Tibetan bells or a temple bell as percussion instruments in traditional Tibetan music.

The sound bath it creates enhances your yoga and meditation practice, offering benefits that align with the properties of sound healing, a practice rooted in ancient Himalayan culture, perfect for those seeking a deeper connection to their spiritual journey, unlike a crystal bowl that may lack the same depth.

Available in our shop as part of our store Tibetan Singing Bowl collection, these Tibetan Gong Bowls are on sale through imports from Nepal, ensuring quality and authenticity, addressing concerns about tonal accuracy and material properties. The handcrafted nature of this bowl, often paired with a hand bell, ensures a unique sound that resonates with therapeutic potential, a value supported by scientific studies on sound therapy, with a price that reflects its craftsmanship, a worthy investment for your practice.

Whether you’re looking to play this Singing Bowl during a session or use it as a representation of Tibet in your space, its vibration will provide a calming experience, helping you achieve relaxation and spiritual balance.

Add these Tibetan Gong Bowls to your collection today and experience the transformative power of Tibetan Singing Bowls, a tool that brings the soothing benefits of singing bowl music to your meditation practice, a perfect addition to your wellness routine, crafted to promote healing and tranquility with every note.

Three things tell you more about a bowl than its price.

Diameter. A wider bowl sounds lower and holds its note longer; a small one speaks higher and fades sooner. Neither is more correct - a small bowl suits a desk, a wide one fills a room. The diameter is listed in the specifications on every page here.

How it was made. Hand-hammered bowls carry visible marks from the hammer, and no two are identical. Machine-finished bowls are smoother and more regular. This is a difference of surface and of character, not of quality.

How you will use it. A bowl you strike needs nothing more than a mallet. A bowl you mean to play around the rim wants a size your hand can travel comfortably.

You do not need a large bowl to practise well. You need one you will actually pick up.

Orders are processed within one to two business days, Monday to Friday, with tracking on every parcel. Delivery across the continental United States then takes ten to twenty-five days.

Shipping is a flat $9.95, and free on orders over $180. We do not ship outside the United States at this time.

Changed your mind? You have thirty days from delivery to request a return. A bowl that has been played is still returnable - we only ask that it comes back complete and in its original packing. Approved refunds go back to your original payment method within three business days. Full terms are on our Returns & Refunds page.

It travels

Metal takes a knock. A hammered bowl goes in a bag to a class, a retreat or a friend's floor, which is not a trip you would ask of quartz.

Struck, or sung

A strike gives one note and a long decay. Running the mallet around the rim brings the same bowl up and holds it there. One object, two ways to play.

No two voices

Hammered bowls are not identical and neither are their notes. We would rather tell you that than pretend one bowl stands in for the next.

Frequently asked questions

What is bell metal?

A hard bronze - copper with a high proportion of tin - used for bells and gongs because it rings long and clearly. It is more brittle than ordinary bronze.

How is a gong bowl played?

Struck once with a padded beater and left. Most of what you hear happens after the strike, as the sound opens out, so the instinct to strike again too soon is worth resisting.

Does it need a cushion?

Yes. Anything touching the metal damps it - set on a bare table, a bowl loses most of its sustain.

How should it be cleaned?

Dust it dry. Metal polish removes the patina and, on a struck instrument, does nothing for the sound.

Hammering leaves marks, and it should

A hand-hammered bowl carries the facets of the tool that shaped it, in rings around the body. They catch the light unevenly and they are not identical from one bowl to the next. A perfectly smooth, perfectly regular bowl has been spun or cast rather than hammered - a different object, not a better one.

A hand-hammered singing bowl, the hammer facets running in rings around the body

A bowl needs a cushion

Metal stops ringing wherever it touches something solid. Set a bowl on a bare table and most of the sound dies in the first second; set it on its cushion and the tone opens out and holds. It is the cheapest thing you can do for a bowl, and it changes more than any technique.