singing bowl

American  

[sing-ing bohl] / ˈsɪŋ ɪŋ ˌboʊl /

noun

1. a bowl, usually made of crystal or brass, that can be struck or rubbed around the rim to produce sound: typically used together with others in a set to generate a sound bath, and often as an aid to relaxation or meditation or as a decorative item.

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Etymology

Origin of singing bowl

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

At the studio I attend, it’s not unusual to hear the ring of a singing bowl, astrological advice, or an invitation to a Reiki sangha.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2023

Eyongakpa sees his installation as a healing space, Huberman said, intersecting with the body’s natural vibrations in the manner of sound baths or singing bowl meditations.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022

A Buddhist chaplain struck a Tibetan singing bowl to mark a moment of silence for those suffering and killed in Ukraine.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2022

He found refuge in yoga and took up the gong, singing bowl and didgeridoo to perform musical healing ceremonies that he called “sound baths.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2021

“Anything on the tables. Take it,” she announced to the room, after getting everyone’s attention with the golden ping of a Tibetan singing bowl.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2019