Like Tibetan Singing Bowls, the Tingsha is a ritual artifact used by Buddhist Monks as well is in Shamanist traditions. The Tingsha is also made of seven metals (like the singing bowls) but is sometimes more decorated with designs including Dragons, the eight auspicious symbols (the Ashtamangalas) and the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra.
As with the Singing Bowl, the Tingsha creates a meditative vibration but is more commonly used for calling one forth into the here and now. The striking sound of the Tingsha has the ability to call one forth as well as clearing any disturbing energies in the moment. The Tingsha brings clarity and spaciousness to any space. Ceremonially, a Tingsha can be used to represent the beginning, ending or transition within a ceremony. Many Yoga instructors use Tingshas coming out of Shivasana or the "meditation" part of the class.
