How do you use a singing bowl?

Can be used for cleansing more than just crystals. Clearing space, clearing the mind, chakras, some tones for grounding, etc. Ive heard of people charging drinking water with it, can probably do the same with food.

[Adrienne]

Curious ..... how does one use it for cleansing crystals ? does one put the crystals in the bowl, then do the sound ?

Adrienne, no, no cats these days (although I miss having them and their energy). I've always hated the sounds of crystal bowls. I'm not fond of most drumming, either. To me, it all feels very primitive and frantic rather than evolved and peace-inspiring. I do like Tibetan bowls, but only certain ones. (I know 'em when I hear 'em.) I don't like the striking of them, however, and only make them "sing".

There are differing views on striking bowls for the bell sound versus making them hum/sing. I've had a Zen monk and a Tibetan Buddhist monk both tell me that striking the bowl is a sort of no-no. But I've been told by a Vietnamese Buddhist monk that the bell tone is good. I now think it's just personal opinion and whatever sounds good and feels good.

About sound used for clearing/cleansing... Anything associated with any of the five physical senses can be used for healing. And clearing/cleansing is healing.

[calla lily]

It doesn't only help with relaxation before prayer or meditation but is also used to clear the energy of a space. I always try to ring my bowl before I meditate.