6" Manakamana Singing Bowl
Sustained tone. Centered awareness.
Manakamana bowls offer a unique combination of long sustain, multi-tonal richness, and gentle pulsation, supported by a handle that allows for ease of use in both meditation and therapeutic practice. Hand-hammered in Nepal, these bowls carry both acoustic depth and cultural lineage.
A Living and Evolving Tone
When struck, the Manakamana bowl produces:
- a clear, sustained fundamental tone
- layered overtones that evolve over time
- a subtle pulsing quality within the sound
The experience is:
- immersive
- calming
- naturally drawing attention inward
The tone does not remain static—it shifts and unfolds, inviting continuous listening.
Form and Origin
These bowls are:
- hand-hammered in Nepal
- unique to the Manakamana temple lineage
- fitted with a handle containing blessed materials from the temple
Each bowl is:
- individually selected
- unique in tone and character
- presented as the exact bowl you will receive
In Practice
Manakamana bowls are especially well suited for:
- personal meditation
- opening a session into a calm, receptive state
- supporting focus and inward awareness
- gentle vibrational work on or near the body
In use, they can:
- be struck and listened to as a complete meditation
- be paired with breath awareness
- be placed near the body to feel the vibration
Because of their long sustain, very little effort is needed: one strike → extended listening
As part of your purchase, you will receive complimentary access to a Sunreed™ micro-course created specifically for your instrument category.
- Access instructions will arrive with your order confirmation email.
Each course includes foundational teachings, listening practices, care guidance, archived instructional recordings, and practical guidance for working with your instrument, as well as access to our Heart of Sunreed™ online community.
Every micro-course also includes one or more complete lessons drawn directly from our Foundations of Sound Healing™ training program, offering access to teachings from our more comprehensive educational curriculum.
Additional lessons, recordings, and guidance may be added over time.
At Sunreed™, we take great care in preparing each instrument before it leaves our shop. Many of the instruments we offer are handmade or individually selected, and each one is carefully inspected, listened to, and packed so it arrives safely and ready for practice.
Products typically ship the next business day with FedEx or USPS and should arrive within 3 to 7 business days within the US. International shipments may take up to 4 weeks.
Note: for large shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and international destinations additional freight charges may apply; we will contact you within one business day if additional shipping is required.
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At Sunreed™, we stand behind the quality of our instruments and the care of your experience. However, if something about your order does not feel right, please reach out within 30 days of your order date. We are here to support you, both in your instrument and your practice.
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