More on Using Meditational and Ritualistic Tools...
This is one of my favorite parts of the shop because all the Shamanic Instruments we offer here were found while searching this wondrous planet for more rare and exotic plants that have long histories of use in meditation and ritual. The singing bowls we offer are sourced from Nepal, where each one is hand crafted and pounded into shape using ancient techniques and tools. The Shaman Rattles are made from real gourds by a group of indigenous people in Iquitos, Peru, and we even offer a naturally-occurring rattle that is used by shamans called the "
Shaman Rattle Root" in our shop.
One of the products we are most proud of are our
Shaman Instruments. These are procured in Iquitos, Peru, where the Shaman Conference is held each year by the person responsible for helping to make Ayahuasca legal in the USA for members of the Santo Daime Church.
All of the markings on the rattles are hand carved or hand drawn and have very specific meaning to them. They are, in fact, in honor of the sacred Ayahusca rituals that are such a part of Shamanic tradition in South America. The lines represent the pathways that Ayahuasca opens in the mind when imbibing in the Ayahuasca ritual, and "Curanderos" (medicine men who are still highly regarded as healers in South America, often taking the place of traditional doctors in small communites) wear outfits that they have had drawn the designs on, while shaking the very rattles that we offer here, with the same exact designs drawn on them.
Admittedly, we have a much smaller selection than we hope to eventually have. If we wanted to get cheap imitations of true, handcrafted instruments, we'd have lots listed here, but we are only interested in genuine instruments used in actual Shamanic ritual throughout the world. The good news is that soon, we will have many more instruments offered here, including fluted and shamnic ritual drums. These are NOT the cheap imitations made in mass quantities to sell to tourists; these are the actual instruments that are used in many sacred rituals, ceremonies, and meditation sessions throughout the world. Yes, they cost a bit more, but with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, we have never recevied a single product from our "Meditation Supplies" section back.
Lastly, our music, when used for rituals that involve spiritual journeys and exploration, are any CD's made by
Rasa or
Anugama. While Rasa sings devotional music, Anugama makes music specifically for trance induction and spiritual, Shamanic journeying.
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Traditional singing bowls are constructed of a 7 metal alloy which, when struck or rubbed, produce a resonant humming tone conducive to meditation practice. Actually, the use of instruments such as bells, cymbals, and gongs in Tibetan and other schools of meditative practices and other rituals are quite common, but few offer as rich a sound as singing bowls. The concepts of sound and vibration as the means of creation and transformation are common doctrinal features of Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as many other world religions, including, surprisingly, the Judeo-Christian tradition. We hand select this bowls for tone; so be very careful with which singing bowl you choose to purchase...there can be a VAST difference in quality with singing bowls. Look HERE for more info. We feel that we excel in choosing singing bowl for both their tone and their craftsmanship, partly becuase several of the people on our staff use these very bowls in their meditation practice, and these are no exception. All bowls are hand-beaten into shape for a tone that is noticably clearer and lasts longer than any bowl made by any machine. They are also a lovely reminder of the energy that these bowls provide, while not taking up much space in one's environment. Click here for more info...
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Traditional singing bowls are constructed of a 7 metal alloy which, when struck or rubbed, produce a resonant humming tone conducive to meditation practice. Actually, the use of instruments such as bells, cymbals, and gongs in Tibetan and other schools of meditative practices and other rituals are quite common, but few offer as rich a sound as singing bowls. The concepts of sound and vibration as the means of creation and transformation are common doctrinal features of Buddhism and Hinduism, as well as many other world religions, including, surprisingly, the Judeo-Christian tradition. We hand select this bowls for tone; so be very careful with which singing bowl you choose to purchase...there can be a VAST difference in quality with singing bowls. Look HERE for more info. We feel that we excel in choosing singing bowls for both their tone and their craftsmanship, partly becuase several of the people on our staff use these very bowls in their meditation practice, and these are no exception. All bowls are hand-beaten into shape for a tone that is noticably clearer and lasts longer than any bowl made by any machine. They are also a lovely reminder of the energy that these bowls provide, while not taking up much space in one's environment. Click here for more info...
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This is a large 12" singing bowl for the clearest and richest tone available, with the longest decay time of any other singing bowl we offer. There are larger singing bowls, but after they get larger than 12" in diameter, the cost goes up considerably, and the gain in both tone and sustain of the sound does not increase enough to justify a larger bowl. We hand select this bowls for tone; so be very careful with which singing bowl you choose to purchase...there can be a VAST difference in quality with singing bowls. Look HERE for more info. We feel that we excel in choosing singing bowls for both their tone and their craftsmanship, partly becuase several of the people on our staff use these very bowls in their meditation practice, and these are no exception. All bowls are hand-beaten into shape for a tone that is noticably clearer and lasts longer than any bowl made by any machine. They are also a lovely reminder of the energy that these bowls provide, while not taking up much space in one's environment. Click here for more info...
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Don't be fooled by the small size of this powerful singing bowl. Yes, it is intended mostly as a gift, to remind one of the beautiful tone and energy that singing bowls can provide, but it also produces a surprisingly clear tone. This is not a handcrafted bowl as our larger ones are, but the gift box, mallet, and singing bowl cushion are. These mini-sized singing bowls also make great travel companions. They pack up easily in any size travel bag, and provide a pleasing tone with a longer-than expected sustain. Of course, as with all of our products from Tibet, these are fair-traded, and profits go to help Free Tibet. Click here for more info...
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