meditation bells

Zen session signals

Meditation bells are small bells or chimes rung during meditation practice, typically at the beginning and end of a session.

The sound serves as a signal to begin or conclude, and the resonant tone provides a focal point for attention.

In Buddhist traditions, these are often bowl-shaped bells struck with a mallet: She rang the meditation bell three times to end the sitting.

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