Jan 13 2009

Tibetan Singing Bowls

(midnight – promoted by ek hornbeck)

I mentioned Tibetan singing bowls a few nights ago, and got some lovely responses.  Here’s a glimpse of what can be done with them:

The best bowls, or so I have read, when filled with water and then played, will create a sort of fountain.  I don’t know…I’ve never tried it (& my singing bowl is not one of the best)…but they can be very beautiful, and terrific aids to meditation.

And let’s conclude with a master of this art:

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  1. The best make such beautiful music.

  2. What a surprise!

    • Edger on January 13, 2009 at 14:51
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    How do know which are good videos if you can’t watch videos?

  4. Youffraita,

    I listened to  the video that was up yesterday & went to a larger selection on youtube.

    The resonance & harmonics of such long duration really surprised me.

    Very cool.

    I was imagining the cacophony in his mom`s kitchen when as a child, he`d have all the pots & pans out, beating them with a wooden mixing spoon.

    He is deaf now from that, you know.

    (not)

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