A singing bowl, also known as a Himalayan bowl, is a musical instrument of Buddhist meditation, in use since ancient times. They are traditionally played in Tibet, Nepal and India mostly by the buddhist monks and in monasteries. It is played by hitting, striking or slowly rubbing/stirring a wooden striker/mallet within or on the top outer surface of the metal bowl. It is reportedly very difficult to master; as long as it is done incorrectly the bowl will produce no sound, but when done correctly, the bowl will produce a continuous harmonic sound, said to be relaxing and good for the chakra. Nowadays these singing bowls are using for healing, sound massage, sound therapy and chakra balancing.

Singing bowls can be found in a variety of shapes, sizes, designs, colors, carvings and craftings. They may be found with various religious themes and symbols, like Tibetan mantra chant Om Mani Padme Hum, Dragon Carvings, Asta mandala Carvings, Asta Mangal (eight auspicious good luck symbols), Buddha Symbols and many more.

All such bowls are handmade, apart from some tools used for shining and polishing, and fall into two categories. The first is the hand-hammered (beaten) singing bowl, most of which come from Nepal and India, and are manufactured in traditional processes. Hammered bowls are very much more popular for meditation, healing and sound therapy. The second type is the colored, carved and crafted bowl. These are popular for gifts, decorations and souvenir items, and are mostly from Nepal, the Himalayan Kingdom.