Tibetan Cymbals – Buy Tingsha | Himalaya Vibes Bern

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"Sometimes someone comes into the store, hears the sound of a cymbal – and simply pauses. No words, no thoughts. Just that one sound. That's the moment for which I've selected these cymbals."

Tibetan Tingsha Cymbals – Sound from the Himalayas

Tingsha cymbals (Tibetan: ཏིང་ཤགས) have been part of Tibetan Buddhist practice for centuries. They mark the beginning and end of a meditation, purify a space before a ceremony, and accompany the silent transition between two moments of the day. A single strike – and the sound carries you into a different quality of attention.

At Himalaya Vibes in Bern, you will find Tingsha cymbals in various sizes and designs – carefully selected, all made of brass, all with the typical long sustain of good cymbals. Here's an overview:

Blank – the Pure Sound

Without engraving, without ornament – pure, polished brass that speaks for itself. Three sizes: 6 cm (202 g) with a deep, round sound; 6.5 cm (168 g) with a brighter, clearer tone; 8 cm (326 g) as the largest variant with the longest, fullest sustain. As a rule of thumb: the larger, the deeper and longer the tone.

Om Mani Padme Hum – Sound and Prayer

The compassion mantra of the Tibetan tradition as a sublime engraving, complemented by lotus flower motifs and the Dharma wheel on the inside. Two sizes: 6 cm (186 g) with a fresh golden look; 7 cm (280 g) with a warm patina and deeper sustain. These cymbals are not just sound instruments – they are carriers of a prayer.

Dragons, Auspicious Symbols & Other Motifs

Our collection is constantly growing. Soon, cymbals with Tibetan dragon motifs and the eight auspicious symbols (Ashtamangala) will be added – traditional motifs that have been used for generations on musical instruments and ceremonial objects in Tibet. Come by at Kramgasse 63 – I will be happy to personally inform you when the new variants arrive.

Which cymbal is right for you?

• For pure sound without distraction: Blank polished cymbals in the size that suits your space.
• For meditation with meaning: Mantra cymbals with Om Mani Padme Hum – sound and prayer in one.
• For a bright, awakening tone: Smaller sizes (6 or 6.5 cm).
• For a deep, long sustain: Larger sizes (7 or 8 cm).
• Unsure? Come by – I'll strike all the variants for you, and you can decide with your ears.

All Tingsha cymbals are displayed in our store at Kramgasse 63 in Bern and can be listened to before purchase.