The Nirvana Singing Bowl by Santa Ratna Shakya

The Nirvana Singing Bowl is one of the most recent creations of Master Santa Ratna Shakya. It was designed during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, a period that highlighted not only the importance of physical health but also the essential role of mental well-being. Santa created this bowl to support meditation, emotional balance, and inner peace during uncertain times.

According to Santa, the bowl was made to help release anxiety, stress, and mental heaviness, and to guide practitioners toward a calmer state of mind. Its purpose mirrors its name: helping one move closer to a feeling of “Nirvana.”

A New Creation Inspired by the Full Moon Tradition

The Nirvana Bowl belongs to the same lineage as Santa’s well-known Full Moon Bowls. It shares the same seven-metal alloy, the same traditional hammering techniques, and the same level of craftsmanship that characterizes Santa’s foundry in Kathmandu.

However, unlike Full Moon Bowls, which are produced only once a month, the Nirvana Bowl is crafted four times per month. This makes it a more accessible option while maintaining similar standards of quality and precision.

Sound Characteristics

The Nirvana Bowl is known for its soft vibration, wide resonance, and bright, sustained sound. These qualities make it suitable for meditation, sound healing, therapeutic work, or simply creating a calming atmosphere at home.

Its harmonic profile encourages relaxation and helps the mind settle, making it especially useful for people who meditate in the evening or who seek tools to support better sleep.

Supporting Mental Well-Being

Sleep and mental balance are essential physiological processes. They help the body and mind regenerate and maintain overall well-being. Scientists describe them as complex interactions involving brain activity, hormones, emotional regulation, and shifts in the body’s internal rhythms.

The calming vibration of the Nirvana Bowl can assist this process by lowering stress levels, easing tension, and preparing the mind for rest. Many practitioners use it as part of a nightly routine or before meditation sessions.

Handcrafted in Kathmandu Valley

Each Nirvana Bowl is handmade in Santa’s foundry in Patan, Kathmandu Valley. Every bowl is shaped, hammered, and finished with traditional techniques passed down through generations of the Shakya family.

Santa describes the bowl as:
“Nirvana Bowl is meant to be your close friend and a companion for meditation and release from karmic stress.”

Each piece carries both craftsmanship and intention, making it more than an instrument: it becomes a meditative companion.

Who Is the Nirvana Bowl For?

The Nirvana Bowl is suitable for a wide range of people and practices:

• Individuals who meditate regularly
• Beginners looking for an accessible, high-quality bowl
• Sound healers and therapists
• Yoga teachers and wellness practitioners
• Collectors of handmade Nepalese singing bowls
• Anyone seeking a calming, grounding object for daily use

Its versatility makes it appealing for both personal and professional practices.

Conclusion

The Nirvana tibetan Singing Bowl represents Santa Ratna Shakya Kasa’s response to a global period of doubt and stress. It combines traditional craftsmanship with the intention of bringing calm, clarity, and emotional stability.

More than a musical instrument, it is a tool created to support inner peace and accompany practitioners on their personal path toward balance and well-being.