Tibetan Singing Bowls When I was over at a friend's house earlier today, I couldn't help but notice her collection of Tibetan singing bowls. I'd never actually heard these items in action before, so I asked her to show me how they work. She readily complied, and I was instantly awed by the beautiful sounds that were produced. My friend explained that Tibetan singing bowls are commonly used as a mediation aid because of the warm and soothing nature of their tones, something that was apparent even to my untrained ear. I took a close look at my friend's collection before I returned home because I was really tempted to buy a Tibetan singing bowl for myself. I don't meditate or anything like that, but obviously that's not a prerequise for ownership. I just loved the way these things look and sound, and was interested in displaying one in my living room. My friend's collection consisted of a couple of antique Tibetan singing bowls, along with several newer products. The antique models sounded far better than the modern ones because of the different materials used in production. The new stuff reminded me of ringing bells, which is not exactly what I wanted. I decided then and there that I would try to buy an antique Tibetan singing bowl -- as long as I could find one for a reasonable price. I asked my friend where she had purchased the items in her collection, and she gave me a list of websites where I can buy quality Tibetan singing bowls online. She then went a step further by giving me advice on what to look for in one of these antiques before making my purchase, telling me what a decent price range would be, and telling me what kinds of questions to ask the store managers before settling on a particular product. When I returned home, I felt relatively assured that I'd be able to find a nice antique Tibetan singing bowl that would be to my liking. I spent some time browsing around all the different websites that my friend recommended, and then I identified three specific items that I was interested in buying. Next, I e-mailed a bunch of questions to the website proprietors regarding the products I liked, and am currently waiting for their answers before I place my order. I'm very excited about the prospect of getting a Tibetan singing bowl of my own. They look great, sound fantastic, and are definitely a unique conversation piece. I can't wait until this product arrives! Summary I took a close look at my friend's collection before I returned home because I was really tempted to buy a Tibetan singing bowl for myself. I don't meditate or anything like that, but obviously that's not a prerequise for ownership. I just loved the way these things look and sound, and was interested in displaying one in my living room. Related Articles Singing Bowls Dressing Screens Related Sites