Tingsha Cymbals Tibetan Five Buddha 9.5cm

• The tone is rich and ringing, with a clear metallic character that lingers without needing force.
• Use them before meditation, at the close of a yoga practice, or to mark a quiet pause at home.
• Their weight gives them a steady feel in the hand, suited to slow, deliberate playing.
• The sound works beautifully as a simple ritual cue, especially when you want to shift from movement into stillness.
• They can also sit on an altar, shelf, or low table as a meaningful decorative object between uses.

The cymbals carry detailed Five Buddha imagery, a symbolic design associated with wisdom, balance, compassion, mindfulness and spiritual awakening. The raised pattern gives the brass surface depth and shadow, so the object feels considered before it is even played.

Made from brass, these tingsha have the warm golden tone and solid presence traditionally associated with bells, bowls and ritual sound objects. The surface is decorative rather than plain, with the motif forming part of the object’s meaning as well as its appearance.

Hold one cymbal in each hand and bring the outer edges together with a light, even strike. Let the sound fade naturally before playing again.

Keep them dry, and wipe the brass with a soft cloth after handling. Store them somewhere they will not be knocked against harder surfaces, as the rim is the part that creates the sound.

Tingsha are small Tibetan cymbals used in Buddhist practice, meditation and ritual sound work. In Tibetan Buddhist contexts, sound is often used to mark attention: a clear note can open a sitting, close a chant, or signal a transition from one part of practice to another. The Five Buddha motif adds another layer of meaning, linking the object to qualities such as wisdom, compassion and mindful awareness. Here, the cymbals are both practical sound tools and symbolic objects for a quiet space.

• Diameter: 9.5 cm
• Weight: 560 g
• Material: brass
• Origin: India
• Design: Five Buddha imagery
• Product type: tingsha cymbals

They suit someone who meditates, practises yoga, works with sound, or likes objects with cultural and symbolic depth. A good gift for a new home, a dedicated practice corner, or anyone building a small ritual space with care.