Handmade aluminum singing bowl with Buddha and Buddhist symbols hand cast inside the bowl and the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" written in Tibetan script hand painted on the outside. Beautifully colored with intricate hand-carved engravings. Singing bowls have been used for centuries in religious and spiritual practices for meditation, relaxation, spiritual well-being and to promote healing. It is believed that the sound and vibration that you create with a singing bowl spread peace on earth. Wood mallet included.