Lotus Mantra Cymbals - Tingsha

Cymbals with the Hindu symbol of Om, symbolizing the sound of the universe, and the Lotus, representing transformation.

Tingsha (or cymbals) are used as musical offerings in spiritual practices and during meditation at regular intervals to maintain concentration. "Musical offerings" are common during pujas (prayer rituals), where various instruments are used: bells, drums, cymbals, and horns.

Musical offerings are very common in numerous Tibetan Buddhist and Hindu rituals. Today, they are used by both monks and laypeople. They are used in Feng Shui, meditation, and healing therapies.

Material: Brass

Size: 6 cm

How to use the cymbals

Strike the cymbals together to produce a high, beautiful, clear note that lingers in the air and then creates an extraordinary silence. The bright tone of the cymbals resonates immediately in the human heart. Their purpose is to call us to awareness, to remind us who we are, and to help us recognize our priorities in this often turbulent and illusory world. When suspended horizontally and struck together, a pleasant sound wave seems to oscillate between them, as they reverberate at a high frequency, creating an impressive symphony of enchanting sounds.

Cymbals and Feng Shui

Cymbals are also used in Feng Shui to clear the energy present in a room and "open" it by striking them in the four corners of the room. An excellent way to clear negative energy when smudge sticks cannot be used.

Cymbals and healing sound

Healing sounds and the balancing of aura fields are also used to mark the beginning and end of a meditation period. Some say that using the cymbals is like a call. They bring us back to the here and now.

How to store the cymbals

As with many other ritual objects, when not in use, it is recommended to wrap them in a cloth or store them in the special two-compartment brocade case.

Decoration

The casting may include decoration on the outer surfaces—usually depicting dragons, the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum," or the eight Tibetan auspicious symbols. However, they can also be simply plain, shining entirely through the beauty of their sound.

Composition

Each cymbal is individually cast in sand molds and made primarily of brass (a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc) or bronze (mainly an alloy of copper and tin). Both sound magnificent, but bronze cymbals produce an even more powerful harmonic resonance that vibrates even more deeply through every fiber of your soul.