What are meditation gongs?

Meditation gongs are in fact a unique type of musical instrument. The two most common types are suspended gongs and singing. Both are generally used during group or individual meditation to produce harmonious tones and vibrations designed to strengthen the meditation experience.

The exact origin of meditation gongs is not known, but it is believed that they have been developed in antiquity, perhaps already in 2000 B.C. Most likely they come from the Tibet area. Originally, these types of gongs were used primarily during religious ceremonies. Over time, however, they have become increasingly popular for use in other non -religious practices such as yoga and transcendental meditation. A suspended gong is a metal disk, usually made of copper, bronze or some combination that is suspended on a frame. The frame can be as simple as two wooden bars, as a complex as a decorated arch or anything in between. The size of the metal disk also differs, and although some may be small enough to sit on pLoos, others can be large enough to take the whole wall.

When a person uses a meditation gong, one is usually not affected by a hammer to create a metal deception, some could connect with gong. The specially designed clum with fabric is rather fine tapped around the inner part of the gong to create a resonant vibration. This process is called invitation gong to sound and produce a tempered harmonious tone.

Singing bowls are rounded, tools in the shape of a bowl recognized as another type of meditation gong. Many consider them to be similar to the inverted bells due to the shape and sound they produce. This tool was either by lightly hitting it with a specialization of the mallet or lowering the mallet along the outside of the bowl. When the bowl is affected, it produces a soft bell. If the mallet is wiped along the edge or the outer part of the bowl, the tool creates continuous melodic vibrations.

Some people may not consider Gong a very versatile musical instrument. By using specific techniques, however, meditation gongs can produce a diverse range of melodic tones. In fact, there are individuals, especially in Asian countries who specialize in playing both suspended gong and singing and can produce whole musical compositions using only these instruments.

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, meditation gongs are used during meditation practice. Both suspended gongs and bowl singing can be used to indicate either the beginning or the end of the mediation and are often used to help participants re -focus on their surroundings after the meeting. They can also be used during meditation to help the participants release the SER mind. Some individuals can even enter the singing of vibrating tones produced by meditation gongs. Either way, harmonious tones are intended to reduce stress, support healing and induce the state of inner balance.