The 7 Best Singing Bowls

This wiki has been updated 28 times since it was first published in December of 2016. Whether you are a longtime devotee of yoga, meditation, or Buddhist prayer, or you're just starting a journey down the road of Eastern spirituality, a singing bowl is a great way to help you clear your mind of clutter and focus your energy on tranquility and balance. If you decide that journey is not for you, they also make handsome decorations and handy catch-all spots for spare change and keys. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 28 times since it was first published in December of 2016. Whether you are a longtime devotee of yoga, meditation, or Buddhist prayer, or you're just starting a journey down the road of Eastern spirituality, a singing bowl is a great way to help you clear your mind of clutter and focus your energy on tranquility and balance. If you decide that journey is not for you, they also make handsome decorations and handy catch-all spots for spare change and keys. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Yak Therapy

This set from Yak Therapy (about $32) includes a bowl that was exterior features handmade by skilled craftsmen working in Nepal. Along with that, you will get a silk-upholstered cushion, a mallet wrapped with a leather band, and a silk storage pouch.

Ships in gift-ready packaging
Includes informative ebook
Expensive but high quality

2. DharmaObjects Om Mani Padme Hum

The DharmaObjects Om Mani Padme Hum (around $9) looks lovely no matter which of the eight available colors you choose. When rested on the included fabric mat, it produces rich notes, whether you strike it or stroke it with the high-quality wooden mallet.

Prayer for peace on exterior
Produces lasting notes
Includes instruction booklet

3. Dharma Store Tibetan Set

This Dharma Store Tibetan Set (appx. $17) is available in six beautiful colors: turquoise, black, red, green, purple, or blue. It comes with a wooden mallet, a handmade pillow, and Buddhist prayer flags, and produces a clear, calming tone that is ideal for meditation.

Can help relieve stress
Buddhist mantra painted on exterior
Excellent value for the price

4. Healing Lama

At 5.25 inches, the Healing Lama (about $48) produces a warmer, richer tone than its smaller cousins. It is hand-hammered out of a seven-metal bronze alloy and comes with a donut-shaped cushion. Both experienced users and beginners can make it sing easily.

Meditation-grade construction
Hand selected for smooth vibrations
Plainer looking than most options

5. Dharma Store

There is an elegant simplicity to this hand-hammered option from the Dharma Store (about $17). It lacks the etched script and high shine of many similar models, instead featuring an understated design that exudes feelings of tranquility and balance.

Comes with buddhist prayer flag
Hand-sewn pillow included
Metal tarnishes quickly

6. Silent Mind Tibetan Set

The Silent Mind Tibetan Set (appx. $36) features an antique design and comes with a dual-surface mallet of wood and leather, so you can choose the tip that works best for you. It's available in four colors and includes three e-books to help you make the most of your purchase

Handmade by nepalese artisans
Inspected for sound quality
A pricey option

7. Thamelmart Chakra Healing

The Thamelmart Chakra Healing (appx. $145) set comes with seven Tibetan-made pieces that range in size from 2.8 inches to 5 inches in diameter. Each one produces a distinctly different note. They can be played in unison or individually, as desired.

Great for use in classrooms
Good price for large set
Some bowls resonate poorly

Last updated by Joseph Perry

An avid reader and outdoors enthusiast, Joe earned his doctorate in literary studies before making the lateral leap from academia to technical writing. He now lives and works in the inter-mountain West where he creates technical and marketing content, including white papers, solution briefs, and courseware for some of the world’s largest information technology companies. With more than 14 years of experience in the field, he has learned more than he ever thought he would know about such enterprise IT topics as cloud computing, storage, databases, business software, and networking. When he’s not writing about business computing, he can be found outdoors, probably hiking with his family and dog.

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