Let a Zen Gong or Chime Be Your Signal to Relax

Whether you want to unwind at the end of the long day, or start the
morning out with some quiet meditation, there is no better way than
with the sound of a Zen gong or meditation chime. Tibetan chimes have
been used for centuries as a way to inform the body to relax. The rich
melodic tones of a Zen chime not only resonate throughout your body
and mind; they also add another dimension to your meditation
ritual.True, deep meditation involves blocking out the clutter and
"noise" in the mind. Only then can one be free to slip into a
meditative state. But we are creatures of habit, and our five senses
sometimes need to be stimulated first before they can fully relax. We
can stare at an object or painting to prepare our visual senses,
perform yoga poses to relax our sense of touch, burn incense to
enhance our sense of smell, and listen to meditation chimes for an
auditory signal. Each of these actions can play a role in settling
into a deep state of meditation. Tibetan chimes have the added
advantage of telling us when to stop meditating.A wide selection of
meditation gongs, Feng Shui wind chimes, Buddhist bells and Tibetan
singing bowls are available to complement your sacred space or
meditation room. The singing bowl, for example, has been used
throughout Asia for centuries as a powerful healing tool. Today it is
widely used in various forms of therapy, yoga and meditation. Rather
than a single resonating Zen gong, handcrafted singing bowls can
produce a longer and more melodious tone.One of the most popular
meditation chimes sold today is this hand-pounded bronze Zen gong
known as the "Chau Gong". The Chau gong is 13.75" in diameter and 30"
long. Gongs like this are used throughout Asia to signal the beginning
and end of morning Zen. Now you can enjoy the special sound of this
Zen gong in your home or garden. Hand-hammered out of bronze, it is
accented by black ash wood and comes with a rubber mallet.