Wind chimes have a long rich history that spans through many centuries, cultures and continents. They are believed to be one of the first musical instruments created by man, and their soothing, hypnotic tones are instantly recognized throughout the world. The wind chimes expansive lineage dates back to prehistoric times. Archeologists […]
Singing Bowls-Center the Body
Singing bowls have been used for centuries as a tool to center the body and mind during meditation. Although there is little written history on singing bowls, Tibetan oral tradition dates them to the time of Buddha Shakyamuni. It is believed that Guru Padmasambhava brought them from India to Tibet approximately […]
The Master’s Tool – The Mala
A mala is a string of beads used for meditating and chanting a mantra or prayer in sets of 108 repetitions, to train the spiritual self. The use of beads in prayer is believed to have originated in India in the 8th century. Presently, more than two thirds of the of the […]