{"title":"Tibetan Cymbals – Buy Tingsha | Himalaya Vibes Bern","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h3 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #A04508;\n    margin: 24px 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTibetan Tingsha Cymbals – Sound from the Himalayas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTingsha 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlank – the Pure Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithout engraving, without ornament – pure, polished brass that speaks for itself. Three sizes: \u003cstrong\u003e6 cm (202 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a deep, round sound; \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 cm (168 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a brighter, clearer tone; \u003cstrong\u003e8 cm (326 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e as the largest variant with the longest, fullest sustain. As a rule of thumb: the larger, the deeper and longer the tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum – Sound and Prayer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compassion mantra of the Tibetan tradition as a sublime engraving, complemented by lotus flower motifs and the Dharma wheel on the inside. Two sizes: \u003cstrong\u003e6 cm (186 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fresh golden look; \u003cstrong\u003e7 cm (280 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a warm patina and deeper sustain. These cymbals are not just sound instruments – they are carriers of a prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDragons, Auspicious Symbols \u0026amp; Other Motifs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cymbal is right for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor pure sound without distraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blank polished cymbals in the size that suits your space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor meditation with meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mantra cymbals with Om Mani Padme Hum – sound and prayer in one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bright, awakening tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller sizes (6 or 6.5 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a deep, long sustain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger sizes (7 or 8 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnsure?\u003c\/strong\u003e Come by – I'll strike all the variants for you, and you can decide with your ears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll Tingsha cymbals are displayed in our store at Kramgasse 63 in Bern and can be listened to before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tibetische-zimbeln-tingsha-6cm-blank","title":"Tibetan Cymbals – Tingsha 6 cm, plain (202 g)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h3 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #A04508;\n    margin: 24px 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"I strike the cymbals before I meditate – and sometimes afterwards. This sound does something to the space. It does something to me. Everything that was before falls away. And then I can begin.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTibetan Cymbals – Tingsha 6 cm, polished (202 g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese Tingsha cymbals have a diameter of 6 cm and weigh 202 grams – these are large, heavy cymbals that produce a full, deep sound. The surface is polished blank, without engraving or ornamentation: pure brass in a warm gold tone, with a fine grooved ring on the outer edge. The two cymbals are connected with a classic black leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e6 cm diameter for Tingsha means a long, calm sustain. The larger the cymbal, the deeper and longer the tone resonates after being struck – sometimes up to 20–30 seconds. It is precisely this long decay that many people find so calming: you strike it, and then you simply listen as the sound slowly fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are Tingsha cymbals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTingsha (Tibetan: ཏིང་ཤགས) are a pair of small metal cymbals connected by a strap and struck together. They are traditionally made of a special metal alloy – usually bronze or brass, sometimes with traces of silver, iron, or other metals – and have been used in Buddhist practice in Tibet for centuries: to mark the beginning and end of a meditation, to purify the space before a ceremony, or simply as a transition between two moments of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Tibetan tradition, cymbals have various functions – they mark transitions, call attention, and help to collect the mind. They are used at the beginning of a meditation to signal to body and mind: something new is beginning now. And at the end, to accompany the transition back into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Tingsha are not just for meditation. Many people place them on their desks, in the kitchen, in the bedroom – and strike them when they want to pause briefly. This one sound can sometimes do more than ten minutes of contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication – how to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHold the leather strap in one hand, with both cymbals hanging freely downwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLightly strike the edges of the two cymbals against each other – not the flat sides, but the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelease immediately and let the sound resonate – the less you touch the cymbals afterwards, the longer the tone will sustain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor a softer sound, strike at an angle; for a clearer, brighter tone, strike edge to edge directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolished cymbals can tarnish over time – this is normal and not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFreshen up with a soft cloth and some brass polish if desired – or simply leave it as is, the patina has its own character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not immerse in water; keep leather strap dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCome by Kramgasse 63 in Bern – I'll be happy to strike the cymbals for you live so you can hear the sound for yourself. Or order them conveniently online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54438267879770,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/tibetische-zimbeln-tingsha-6cm-seitenansicht_jpg.jpg?v=1784290482"},{"product_id":"tibetische-zimbeln-tingsha-6-5cm-blank","title":"Tibetan Cymbals – Tingsha 6.5 cm, plain (168 g)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h3 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #A04508;\n    margin: 24px 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"This sound is brighter, clearer – almost like a call. When I strike these cymbals, it feels like a window opening. The larger ones are deeper, calmer. These awaken you – in a good way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTibetan Cymbals – Tingsha 6.5 cm, plain (168 g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese Tingsha cymbals have a diameter of 6.5 cm and weigh 168 grams. Compared to the 6 cm cymbals in our range, they are larger in diameter but lighter – the thinner material produces a brighter, clearer tone with a high, almost glass-like resonance. Anyone who hears both variants side by side will immediately notice the difference: the 6 cm cymbals sound deeper and fuller, these here brighter and more penetrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is plain polished, golden brass, without printed ornaments – but the inside bears etched marks that indicate artisanal manufacturing. The two cymbals are connected by a classic black leather strap. The dome on this variant is significantly higher and more curved than on the 6 cm version – this can be clearly seen in the side views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are Tingsha cymbals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTingsha (Tibetan: ཏིང་ཤགས) are a pair of small metal cymbals made of brass or bronze, connected by a strap and struck against each other. They have been used in Tibetan Buddhist practice for centuries – to mark the beginning and end of meditation, to purify space, or as a transition between two moments of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e6 cm vs. 6.5 cm – which is right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's a question I often get in the store. My answer: Listen to both and decide with your ears, not your head. As a rule of thumb: The \u003cstrong\u003e6 cm cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e sound deeper, heavier, more grounding – good for long meditations and calm morning rituals. The \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 cm cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e sound brighter, clearer, more awakening – good for transitions between moments, as a mindfulness signal in everyday life, or when you need something clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage – here's how\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHold the leather strap in one hand, both cymbals hanging freely downwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLightly strike the edges of the two cymbals against each other – not the flat sides, but the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelease immediately and let the sound resonate – the less you touch the cymbals afterwards, the longer the tone will last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor a softer sound, strike at an angle; for a clearer, brighter tone, strike edge to edge directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlain polished cymbals may tarnish over time – this is normal and not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh with a soft cloth and some brass polish if desired – or simply let the patina grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not immerse in water; keep leather strap dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCome by Kramgasse 63 in Bern – I'll play both cymbal variants for you so you can hear the sound difference directly. Or order conveniently online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54438601294170,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/tibetische-zimbeln-tingsha-6-5cm-blank-seitenansicht_jpg.jpg?v=1784296008"},{"product_id":"tibetische-zimbeln-tingsha-7cm-blank","title":"Tibetan Cymbals – Tingsha 7 cm, plain (260 g)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h3 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #A04508;\n    margin: 24px 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"These 7 cm cymbals immediately have a presence. The sound is more powerful, fuller, and carries incredibly far. When I strike them, the sound fills the entire room and remains audible for a long time – perfect for meditations or sound work with multiple people.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTibetan Cymbals – Tingsha 7 cm, polished (260 g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese handmade Tingsha cymbals have a diameter of 7 cm and weigh 260 grams. Compared to the smaller variants, they are significantly more robust. The higher weight ensures a particularly powerful, full sound with a long reverberation. The tone appears deeper, more sustained, and develops a strong presence that is excellently perceived even in larger rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface consists of polished brass without external embellishments. Inside, engraved symbols indicate traditional craftsmanship. The two cymbals are connected by a robust black leather strap and feel pleasantly stable in the hand due to their higher weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are Tingsha cymbals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTingsha (Tibetan: ཏིང་ཤགས) are two small metal cymbals connected by a leather strap. For centuries, they have been used in Tibetan Buddhism to begin or end meditations, accompany rituals, or consciously perceive spaces with their clear sound. Today, they are also used in yoga, mindfulness, sound massages, and relaxation exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size is right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger and heavier a Tingsha is, the fuller and more sustained its sound becomes. The \u003cstrong\u003e6 cm version\u003c\/strong\u003e sounds slightly deeper and more compact, the \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 cm version\u003c\/strong\u003e brighter and clearer. These \u003cstrong\u003e7 cm cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e offer the most powerful sound of the three variants: more volume, longer reverberation, and a particularly calm, present vibration. Therefore, they are particularly suitable for meditations, sound work, or larger rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication – how it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHold the leather strap loosely between your thumb and forefinger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLet the cymbals hang freely downwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGently strike the edges of the two cymbals together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThen let them swing out calmly and consciously perceive the after-sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent striking angles create softer or clearer timbres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolished brass develops a natural patina over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want to maintain the golden shine, you can occasionally clean the surface with a soft cloth and brass polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe leather strap should remain dry and not be soaked in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCome by Kramgasse 63 in Bern and compare the different sizes directly. I would be happy to play all variants for you so that you can experience the sound yourself. Or order conveniently online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54440062484826,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/tibetische-zimbeln-tingsha-7cm-blank-seitenansicht.jpg?v=1784299773"},{"product_id":"tibetische-zimbeln-tingsha-8cm-blank","title":"Tibetan Cymbals – Tingsha 8 cm, plain (326 g)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h3 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #A04508;\n    margin: 24px 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"I strike these cymbals and the sound fills the entire room. It lingers – much longer than expected. You listen as it slowly deepens and finally becomes completely still. And then you, yourself, are also still.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54441721004378,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/tibetische-zimbeln-tingsha-8cm-blank-seitenansicht.jpg?v=1784364348"},{"product_id":"tibetische-mantra-zimbeln-tingsha-6cm-om-mani-padme-hum","title":"Tibetan Mantra Cymbals – Tingsha 6 cm, Om Mani Padme Hum (186 g)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h3 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #A04508;\n    margin: 24px 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"Om Mani Padme Hum – that is the mantra of compassion. It is written on these cymbals, and when you strike them, the sound carries the mantra into the room. It's not just a noise. It's a prayer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTibetan Mantra Cymbals – Tingsha 6 cm with Om Mani Padme Hum (186 g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese Tingsha cymbals have a diameter of 6 cm and weigh 186 grams. What distinguishes them from the plain versions in our assortment is immediately visible: the entire outer surface bears the Tibetan mantra \u003cstrong\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum\u003c\/strong\u003e (ཨོཾ་མ་ཎི་པདྨེ་ཧཱུྃ) as a raised engraving – the six syllables of the compassion mantra, arranged around the dome. The dome itself bears a lotus flower motif, and the inside a Dharma wheel. Every detail of these cymbals carries meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 186 grams, they are slightly heavier than the plain 6 cm cymbals (202 g) – the sound is full and deep, with a long sustain. The leather strap is black, and the surface has a slightly matte, golden patina that gives the brass a warm, aged character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum – what does this mantra mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum is the most famous mantra in Tibetan Buddhism – the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The six syllables represent the purification of the six realms of existence and the cultivation of compassion, wisdom, and inner liberation. In Tibet, one encounters this mantra everywhere: on prayer flags, Mani stones, prayer wheels – and, indeed, on cymbals. When the cymbals are struck, the sound becomes a carrier of the mantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMantra cymbals vs. plain cymbals – what's the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonically, both versions are similar – the difference lies in the dimension of meaning. Plain cymbals are pure sound instruments. Mantra cymbals are both: a sound instrument and a carrier of a prayer. For those for whom Tibetan tradition and its symbols are important, mantra cymbals are the deeper choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication – how to do it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHold the leather strap in one hand, with both cymbals hanging freely downwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLightly strike the edges of the two cymbals against each other – not the flat sides, but the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately release and let the sound resonate – listen in silence as it fades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor a softer sound, strike at an angle; for a clearer, fuller tone, strike edge to edge directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe raised engraving can be cleaned with a soft cloth – use a soft brush for the crevices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNo aggressive cleaning agents – the matte patina is part of the character of these cymbals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not immerse in water; keep the leather strap dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCome visit us at Kramgasse 63 in Bern – I'll gladly show you the sound and explain the mantra to you personally. Or order conveniently online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":" Himalaya Vibes Bern – Tibet Laden \u0026 Online Shop in der Schweiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54442516054362,"sku":null,"price":30.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/mantra-zimbeln-tingsha-6cm-om-mani-padme-hum-seitenansicht.jpg?v=1784372545"},{"product_id":"tibetische-mantra-zimbeln-tingsha-65cm-om-mani-padme-hum","title":"Tibetan Mantra Cymbals – Tingsha 6.5 cm, Om Mani Padme Hum (239 g)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .hv-desc {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    color: inherit;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: flex-start;\n    gap: 18px;\n    background: #FFFCF0;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 22px 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 28px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box img {\n    width: 72px;\n    height: 72px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    border: 2px solid #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-name {\n    margin: 0 0 4px 0;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-portrait-box .hv-portrait-quote {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #8F6214;\n    font-size: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h2 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.3em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #572A05;\n    margin: 32px 0 10px 0;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc h3 {\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #A04508;\n    margin: 24px 0 8px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc p {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc ul li {\n    font-size: inherit;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n    color: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 28px;\n    background: #A04508;\n    color: #ffffff !important;\n    padding: 13px 30px;\n    border-radius: 40px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-family: inherit;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n    transition: background 0.2s;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-cta:hover {\n    background: #C9993E;\n  }\n\n  .hv-desc .hv-divider {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #C9993E44;\n    margin: 30px 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-desc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"hv-portrait-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg alt=\"Kunsang Choedon Stauffer – Himalaya Vibes Bern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/4133\/3082\/files\/kunsang-himalaya-vibes-beratung-portrait-bern.jpg?v=1781531103\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-name\"\u003eKunsang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"hv-portrait-quote\"\u003e\"Om Mani Padme Hum – this is the mantra of compassion. It's on these cymbals, and when you strike them, the sound carries the mantra into the space. It's not just a sound. It's a prayer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTibetan Mantra Cymbals – Tingsha 6.5 cm with Om Mani Padme Hum (239 g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese Tingsha cymbals have a diameter of 6.5 cm and weigh 239 grams. The entire outer surface bears the Tibetan mantra \u003cstrong\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum\u003c\/strong\u003e (ཨོཾ་མ་ཎི་པདྨེ་ཧཱུྃ) as an elevated engraving. The six syllables of the compassion mantra are arranged around the dome. The dome itself is adorned with a lotus flower, while the Dharma wheel is on the inside. Each engraving has its own symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to their larger diameter and higher weight of 239 grams, these cymbals produce a particularly powerful, clear sound with a long sustain. The matte gold patina gives the brass a warm, traditional appearance. The black leather strap feels comfortable in the hand and allows for precise striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum – what does this mantra mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum is the most famous mantra in Tibetan Buddhism – the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The six syllables represent the purification of the six realms of existence and the cultivation of compassion, wisdom, and inner liberation. In Tibet, you encounter this mantra everywhere: on prayer flags, Mani stones, prayer wheels – and, indeed, on cymbals. When struck, their sound becomes the carrier of this centuries-old prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMantra cymbals vs. blank cymbals – what's the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonically, both versions differ only slightly. The real difference lies in their symbolism. Blank cymbals are pure sound instruments. Mantra cymbals combine the clear sound with the spiritual meaning of the engraved prayer and are therefore particularly popular for meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhist practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication – how it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHold the leather strap in one hand so that both cymbals hang freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGently strike the edges of the cymbals against each other – not the flat sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately afterwards, let them swing loosely and listen attentively to the reverberation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA slanted strike produces a softer tone, a straight edge contact creates a particularly clear and powerful sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClean the engravings with a soft cloth; a soft brush is suitable for crevices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use aggressive cleaning agents to preserve the natural patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the leather strap dry and do not immerse the cymbals in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCome by Kramgasse 63 in Bern – I'll show you the sound and explain the mantra to you personally. 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When I strike them, I always think: this sound has filled many rooms, accompanied many people. The mantra on them is not an ornament. It is the prayer itself.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTibetan Mantra Cymbals – Tingsha 7 cm with Om Mani Padme Hum (280 g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese Tingsha cymbals have a diameter of 7 cm and weigh 280 grams. They bear the Tibetan mantra \u003cstrong\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum\u003c\/strong\u003e (ཨོཾ་མ་ཎི་པདྨེ་ཧཱུྃ) as an elevated engraving around the dome – the six syllables of the compassion mantra, significantly larger and more deeply impressed than on the 6 cm variant. The dome is adorned with a lotus blossom motif, the inside smooth and deeply curved. The leather strap is black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat immediately distinguishes these cymbals from the others is their patina: the brass has taken on a warm, dark-golden hue – not a bright, polished-new, but a material that knows time and touch. This color results from natural oxidation and is not a flaw, but character. At 280 grams, these cymbals are heavier and fuller in sound than the 6 cm mantra variant – the sustain is longer, deeper, more meditative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum – the mantra of compassion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum is the most famous mantra in Tibetan Buddhism – the mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion. The six syllables represent the purification of the six realms of existence and the cultivation of compassion, wisdom, and inner liberation. In Tibet, one encounters this mantra everywhere: on prayer flags, Mani stones, prayer wheels – and, indeed, on cymbals. When the cymbals are struck, the sound becomes the carrier of the mantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e6 cm vs. 7 cm Mantra Cymbals – what's the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth variants carry the same mantra – the difference lies in size, weight, sound, and character. The \u003cstrong\u003e6 cm mantra cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e are brighter and fresher in appearance, lighter in weight. The \u003cstrong\u003e7 cm mantra cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e are darker, heavier, with a deeper, longer sustain and a patina that suggests long use. Those seeking a warm, grounding sound with a strong visual presence should opt for the 7 cm variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication – how it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHold the leather strap in one hand, both cymbals hanging freely downwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGently strike the edges of the two cymbals against each other – not the flat sides, but the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately release and let the sound resonate – with 7 cm, the sustain can last 25–35 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor a softer sound, strike at an angle; for a clearer, fuller tone, strike edge to edge directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe patina is part of the character of these cymbals – it does not need to be polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRemove dust from the elevated engraving with a soft cloth or fine brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use aggressive cleaning agents; keep the leather strap dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"hv-divider\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCome by Kramgasse 63 in Bern – I'll play both mantra variants for you so you can hear the sound difference directly. 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