@article{ART003226513},
author={김경숙 and An Yang Gyu},
title={Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-},
journal={PHILOSOPHY·THOUGHT·CULTURE},
issn={1975-1621},
year={2025},
number={48},
pages={149-174},
doi={10.33639/ptc.2025..48.006}
TY - JOUR
AU - 김경숙
AU - An Yang Gyu
TI - Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-
JO - PHILOSOPHY·THOUGHT·CULTURE
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 48
PB - Research Institute for East-West Thought
SP - 149
EP - 174
SN - 1975-1621
AB - This study aims to reconsider Singing Bowl meditation, which has gained attention as a mind-body healing technique in the modern world, as a sound-mediated Buddhist practice based on the principles of early Buddhist practice. To this end, we examined the historical origins and characteristics of the Singing Bowl, the principles and methods of sound healing, and the possible connections to the practice of mindfulness(sati) in early Buddhist texts.
In particular, the Singing Bowl, which is commonly translated as a “Singing Bowl,” is referred to as a “Buddha Bowl” in this study to emphasize its meaning as a practice that leads to enlightenment. Beyond relaxation through sound and vibration, Buddha Bowl meditation reveals that it can function as a way for practitioners to observe the phenomena of body, feeling, mind, and dharma and to experience impermanence, suffering, and no-self. In addition, the irregular sound and vibration of the Buddha Bowl can help practitioners stay in the present moment and develop samadhi and the seven senses.
This study suggests that Buddha bowl meditation is not just a modern wellness technique, but rather, based on early Buddhist practice traditions, it has the potential to naturally lead from worldly goals (mind and body stability) to transworldly goals (samadhi and liberation). In the future, more in-depth and systematic research on Buddha Bowl meditation as a sound-mediated Buddhist practice will be encouraged to expand the depth of the practice and contribute substantially to the healing of the mind, body, and spirit of modern people and the enhancement of their practice.
KW - Buddha Bowl Meditation;Singing Bowl Meditation;Sound Mediation;Sound Healing;Transcendental Dimensions
DO - 10.33639/ptc.2025..48.006
ER -
김경숙 and An Yang Gyu. (2025). Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-. PHILOSOPHY·THOUGHT·CULTURE, 48, 149-174.
김경숙 and An Yang Gyu. 2025, "Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-", PHILOSOPHY·THOUGHT·CULTURE, no.48, pp.149-174. Available from: doi:10.33639/ptc.2025..48.006
김경숙, An Yang Gyu "Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-" PHILOSOPHY·THOUGHT·CULTURE 48 pp.149-174 (2025) : 149.
김경숙, An Yang Gyu. Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-. 2025; 48 : 149-174. Available from: doi:10.33639/ptc.2025..48.006
김경숙 and An Yang Gyu. "Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-" PHILOSOPHY·THOUGHT·CULTURE no.48(2025) : 149-174.doi: 10.33639/ptc.2025..48.006
김경숙; An Yang Gyu. Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-. PHILOSOPHY·THOUGHT·CULTURE, 48, 149-174. doi: 10.33639/ptc.2025..48.006
김경숙; An Yang Gyu. Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-. PHILOSOPHY·THOUGHT·CULTURE. 2025; 48 149-174. doi: 10.33639/ptc.2025..48.006
김경숙, An Yang Gyu. Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-. 2025; 48 : 149-174. Available from: doi:10.33639/ptc.2025..48.006
김경숙 and An Yang Gyu. "Buddha Bowl (Singing Bowl) Meditation-Revisiting the Buddhist practice of sound mediation-" PHILOSOPHY·THOUGHT·CULTURE no.48(2025) : 149-174.doi: 10.33639/ptc.2025..48.006
