The De-Wa Singing Bowl takes its name from the Tibetan word “De-wa,” meaning peace, bliss, and inner harmony.

True to its name, this handcrafted bowl is designed to create a tone that settles the spirit and restores balance.

Each De-Wa Singing Bowl is individually hand-hammered using traditional Himalayan techniques passed down through generations.

The precise proportions of eight sacred metals — including copper, tin, and noble trace elements — give each bowl a unique sound and vibration.

Known for its exceptional sound-to-size ratio, the De-Wa bowl produces a resonant, lasting tone that gently fills a space with stillness.

Used for Buddhist meditation, energy healing, and mindfulness, it embodies centuries of Tibetan practice where sound becomes a path to peace.

Key Features & Product Details

  • Design: Classic hand-hammered bowl, each with unique tone and character
  • Approx. Size: 15–16 cm diameter × 8 cm height
  • Weight: Approx. 700–850 g
  • Material: Brass alloy of copper, tin, and eight noble metals (Ag, Ni, Cd, Ru, Pd, Pt, Cr, Mn)
  • Finish: Golden with subtle burnished patina
  • Origin: Handmade in Nepal
  • Includes: Simple wooden beater (striker) and resting cushion
  • Use: Ideal for meditation, Buddhist ritual, energy clearing, yoga, and mindfulness
  • Sound: Deep, resonant tone with long sustain — excellent for sound baths

Each De-Wa Tibetan Buddhist Singing Bowl is shaped by hand in the traditional beating process that has been practised in Nepal and Tibet for centuries.

The metals are first melted together to form a sacred alloy — believed to represent planetary harmony — then poured and cut into discs.

Artisans reheat and hammer each piece while red-hot, shaping it into form through repeated cycles of heat, rhythm, and precision.

This careful hand-beating gives the De-Wa bowl its distinct acoustic depth and harmonic range.
When struck or played, it emits a tone that is both grounding and luminous — a vibration that stills the body and calms the mind.

Every bowl is unique, its pitch and timbre defined by the metal blend, diameter, and wall thickness.
These subtle variations are what make the De-Wa so valued among sound healers and meditation practitioners — no two bowls sing the same.

How to Play a Singing Bowl

  1. Hold the Bowl: Place it on your open palm, letting it vibrate freely.
  2. Strike the Rim: Tap gently with the striker to release the initial tone.
  3. Circle the Rim: Move the striker smoothly around the outer edge for continuous resonance.
  4. Experiment: Adjust speed and pressure to explore overtones.
  5. Listen Mindfully: Allow the sound to guide your focus inward — from movement into stillness.

Each session reveals new tonal layers, connecting your awareness to the rhythm of breath and silence.

About the Striker

The included wooden beater is designed to bring out the full tonal richness of the bowl.

Use the plain wood end for bright, clear tones or the padded side for softer, deeper resonance.

Larger mallets or felt-tipped strikers can further enhance the low frequencies in medium bowls like the De-Wa.

Sacred Essence

At Sacred Essence, each piece is chosen for its authenticity, tone, and energy.

The De-Wa Tibetan Buddhist Singing Bowl embodies the harmony its name promises — a union of earth, craft, and spirit.

When played, its sound becomes a meditation — a call to presence and peace.
More than an instrument, it’s a vessel of stillness, resonating long after the final note fades.

Sacred Essence — where sound becomes stillness.

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