Tibetan Singing Bowl 16 cm Buddha Engraved

A metal singing bowl brings a small, deliberate pause into the room. This brass singing bowl is made for striking, rim-playing and quiet focus, with a Buddha engraving that gives it the presence of a ritual object as well as an instrument.

The bowl in the hand and in the room

• The metal body feels steady and grounded, suited to slow handling rather than hurried use.
• The engraved Buddha detail gives the surface a contemplative focal point before the bowl is played.
• As a sound object, it invites attention through touch, pressure and listening.
• It works well for a meditation corner, yoga space, altar shelf or calm bedside setting.
• The bronze-toned metal sits warmly among wood, textiles, candles and other ritual pieces.

Metal, engraving and Nepalese origin

The bowl is made from brass, copper bronze, iron and silver, with an engraved Bodhi Tree Buddha design. It comes from Nepal, a country closely associated with Himalayan singing bowl traditions and metal ritual objects.

Playing the rim and listening to the tone

To use it simply, strike the outer rim gently and let the sound fade in its own time. For a sustained singing tone, move a suitable wooden striker around the rim with slow, even pressure. The sound builds through friction, so patience matters more than force.

How it sits in practice

Use it at the beginning or end of meditation, before journalling, during yoga, or as a quiet marker between one part of the day and the next. Keep the bowl stable when playing, and let the metal settle fully between strikes so each tone has space.

Buddha beneath the Bodhi Tree

In Buddhist tradition, the Bodhi Tree is linked with the Buddha’s awakening, making it a symbol of insight, patience and the path of practice. Singing bowls are widely used today in meditation rooms, yoga spaces and personal rituals, where the sound can mark a beginning, a closing, or a return of attention. The engraving adds that symbolic layer without making the bowl feel overly ornate: it is a visual reminder of stillness, held in metal.

Size and details

The bowl measures 16 cm across and weighs 780 g. It is made from brass, copper bronze, iron and silver, with a Bodhi Tree Buddha engraving.

A thoughtful gift for a quiet practice

It suits someone who meditates, practises yoga, collects meaningful ritual objects, or is creating a calmer corner at home. The engraved Buddha motif makes it especially fitting for a considered spiritual gift.

Common questions

Do I need experience to play it?
No. A gentle strike is the easiest way to begin. Rim-playing takes more practice, as the pressure and speed need to stay steady.

Will the tone be exactly the same as another bowl?
No two singing bowls are expected to sound identical. The final tone depends on the bowl’s shape, weight, metal mix and wall thickness.