- Shang
The "shang" (Tibetan: "gchang") is a flat ritual upturned
handbell employed byBön po and Asianshaman s. The sizes of the "shang" range from approximately 3 to 20inch es in diameter. It is traditionally held to have originated in Zhangzhung and is symbolically similar to the tantric "dril-bhu". "Shang" are traditionally consecrated and made of sophisticated metallicalloy . The Bönpo or shaman may use this instrument as a tool to 'caste' or 'throw' thoughts. The shang may also be used to receive information from theæther .The "shang" is often used in rites in conjunction with the "
phurba " and "namkha ". The "shang" consists of three principal parts: the flat bell part proper; thegankyil which is the centre piece that holds the knocker; and the knocker or striker proper, which is often made of animal horn.ee also
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Singing bowl
*Tingsha
*Iron in mythology References
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Jansen, Eva Rudy (1990). "Singing bowls: a practical handbook of instruction and use". Holland:Binkey Kok Publications . ISBN 907-4597-017
* Müller-Ebeling, Claudia andChristian Rätsch andSurendra Bahadur Shahi (2002). "Shamanism and Tantra in the Himalayas". Translated by Annabel Lee. Rochester, Vt.:Inner Traditions .
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