Singing Bowl Five Buddha

A substantial singing bowl with a warm brass sheen, made for the quiet moment before sound fills the room. Its deep, grounding tone gives a simple ritual a steady centre, while the engraved Buddhist script brings visual detail to the curved exterior.

The bowl in the room

• The rounded form feels settled and sculptural, with a low profile that sits calmly on a shelf, altar or meditation corner.
• Golden script runs around the outside, catching the light against the darker aged-metal finish.
• The rim has a brighter brass tone, giving the bowl a clean visual edge when viewed from above.
• The Five Buddha motif on the base adds meaning without making the design feel crowded.
• Its sound is described as deep and grounding, suited to marking a pause at the start or close of practice.

Brass, glass and engraved detail

The bowl is made from brass and glass, with a traditional Buddhist script design around the exterior. The surface has a muted, burnished look rather than a bright polished shine, so the decoration feels soft and time-worn in the hand.

Playing the bowl

Use it as a singing bowl with a suitable striker. Tap the rim gently for a clear struck tone, or move the striker slowly around the outer rim with steady pressure to let the sound build. Rim-playing takes patience, especially at first, so begin lightly and listen for the vibration to gather.

Five Buddha symbolism

In Tibetan Buddhist iconography, the Five Buddhas are often associated with five directions, five colours and five forms of awakened wisdom. Here, the motif is placed on the base, giving the bowl a quieter symbolic layer beneath the visible script. Singing bowls are widely used today as sound objects for meditation, yoga and personal ritual, where a single tone can mark a shift in attention or close a moment of stillness.

Care for the finish

Keep the bowl dry and wipe it with a soft cloth after handling. Avoid abrasive cleaners, as they can dull the brass-toned surface and disturb the engraved detail.

Size and details

• Product type: singing bowl
• Range: Tibetan Singing Bowls
• Material: glass and brass
• Origin: India
• Weight: 630 g

A considered gift

This is a thoughtful gift for someone who keeps a meditation space, practises yoga, or enjoys objects with sound, symbolism and quiet presence. It suits a person who will appreciate both the tone and the Buddhist-inspired visual detail.

Common questions

Does it come with a musical note?
No specific note is given for this bowl. Singing bowls vary naturally in pitch and tone, so choose this one for its visual design, material and described deep sound rather than a measured note.

Is it only decorative?
No. It is a functional sound object as well as a decorative piece, designed to be struck or played around the rim with a suitable striker.