Bodhgaya Monk Bowl – Bronze – Grounding Stability

The Anatomy of the Bodhgaya Bowl

This vessel features the classic "begging bowl" silhouette. It is heavy, thick-walled, and built for durability.

• Material: Bell Metal Bronze Alloy

• Crafting Style: Sand-Cast and Lathe-Turned

• Diameter: 16 cm (Rim to Rim)

• Wall Thickness: Extra Thick (Tapered Neck)

• Fundamental Note: Note D (Sacral Chakra)

• Included: Wooden Mallet and Ring Cushion

Visual Aesthetics: The Lathe-Turned Finish

• The Texture 
• • Run your fingers across the exterior. 
  • You feel the precision of the concentric rings. 
  • These distinct grooves are the signature mark of the lathe-turning process.
• The Architecture 
• • Trace the silhouette to understand the craft. 
  • Start at the thick, Flared Rim. Slide down the Tapered Neck into the bulbous belly. 
  • Cup the Rounded Base where the weight gathers.
• The Symbolism 
• • The "Pot" shape mimics the traditional alms bowl of Buddhist monks. 
  • It symbolizes humility and the readiness to receive wisdom.

Acoustic Profile: The Pure Tone Beam

• The Mechanics 
• • The shape dictates the song. 
  • The bulbous belly holds the energy inside. 
  • The precision-cut walls create a focused frequency.
• The Voice 
• • It is not chaotic; it is clear. 
  • A steady, monophonic beam of sound rises up. 
  • It is bright, consistent, and unwavering.
• The Sustain 
• • Strike once. The ring stretches for 45+ seconds. 
  • It fades slowly like a tide pulling back.
• The Pulse 
• • The beat is subtle. Because the walls are perfectly symmetrical, the sound is smooth. 
  • It creates a laser-like focus for the mind.

Energetic Anatomy: Sacral Chakra Flow

• Target Frequency 
• • Tuned to the Sacral Chakra (Note D). 
  • This bowl helps clear blockages related to emotions and creativity.
• The Shift 
• • The vibration triggers brainwave entrainment. 
  • Your mind shifts from emotional rigidity to a state of flow.

Born from Precision: The Casting Process

• Origin and Craft 
• • Forged in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. 
  • These bowls are made using the traditional sand-casting method.
• The Technique 
• • Molten bronze is poured into a mold to create the dense shape. 
  • The rough bowl is then spun on a lathe. 
  • Artisans carve the grooves and polish the rim to ensure perfect pitch accuracy.

Ritual Application: Mindfulness and Focus

• Percussion (The Strike) 
• • Hold the mallet loosely. Strike the thick rim at a 45-degree angle. 
  • The sound is immediate and loud.
• Friction (The Sing) 
• • Press the mallet against the outer rim. Move slowly clockwise. 
  • The flared lip allows the bowl to sing easily with a high, clear hum.