342-Buddha's singing bowl- Buddhism in daily life

342-Buddha's singing bowl- Buddhism in daily life

Author: Shaolin-Rainer March 9, 2023 Duration: 5:31

Buddha's singing bowl

Buddha lived as a "normal" man about 2500 years ago in what is now India.

Even before the young prince found his "enlightenment" he is said to have been a very extraordinary person.

Again and again the story of the "singing bowl" from his life is told, which I want to reproduce here:

On his many travels, Buddha one day passed a waterfall that fell from a high mountain into a narrow, winding gorge. Next to the water falling in free fall was a shallow bank that invited one to linger.

Buddha decided to meditate here, the place was made for his purpose, he could feel the energy of the magical place. The mysticism and attraction at the waterfall were enigmatic, it felt like a place of healing, surrounded by water; a unique atmosphere, striking rocks enclosed the natural hollow path that led to the grottoes below the waterfall.

He took all things out of his pocket, placed his belongings around him. Thus, he is said to have carried (among other things) a singing bowl with him at all times, which he is said to have used frequently for meditative purposes.

So this singing bowl stood next to him during his meditative exercises, exposed to the sounds of the water. At night, Buddha also meditated, the stars shone clearly in the small gorge, the energy and radiance of the place changed continuously.

After several days he left the place at the waterfall, went down the mountain to the next village. There he found a farmer who offered him lodging. Here Buddha is said to have stayed for several days. The great teacher was very welcome here!

During his next meditation, Buddha struck the singing bowl again. He thought he could hear the sound of the waterfall when the singing bowl had long since fallen silent.

The power place "waterfall" had accompanied him, the sound of the water had entered the singing bowl, accompanied his adventurous journey.

According to this story, Buddha is said to have bowed at that moment before the beauty of nature and the power of water.

We too can hear the vibrations of nature, if we listen.

Everything is in vibration. If we change our vibrations, our life will change too!

Nature must be felt

- Alexander von Humboldt - German explorer - 1769 to 1859

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