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Buddha's singing bowl


Buddha lived as a "normal" man about 2500 years ago in what is
now India.


Even before the young prince found his "enlightenment" he is said
to have been a very extraordinary person.


Again and again the story of the "singing bowl" from his life is
told, which I want to reproduce here:


On his many travels, Buddha one day passed a waterfall that fell
from a high mountain into a narrow, winding gorge. Next to the
water falling in free fall was a shallow bank that invited one to
linger.


Buddha decided to meditate here, the place was made for his
purpose, he could feel the energy of the magical place. The
mysticism and attraction at the waterfall were enigmatic, it felt
like a place of healing, surrounded by water; a unique
atmosphere, striking rocks enclosed the natural hollow path that
led to the grottoes below the waterfall.


He took all things out of his pocket, placed his belongings
around him. Thus, he is said to have carried (among other things)
a singing bowl with him at all times, which he is said to have
used frequently for meditative purposes.


So this singing bowl stood next to him during his meditative
exercises, exposed to the sounds of the water. At night, Buddha
also meditated, the stars shone clearly in the small gorge, the
energy and radiance of the place changed continuously.


After several days he left the place at the waterfall, went down
the mountain to the next village. There he found a farmer who
offered him lodging. Here Buddha is said to have stayed for
several days. The great teacher was very welcome here!


During his next meditation, Buddha struck the singing bowl again.
He thought he could hear the sound of the waterfall when the
singing bowl had long since fallen silent.


The power place "waterfall" had accompanied him, the sound of the
water had entered the singing bowl, accompanied his adventurous
journey.


According to this story, Buddha is said to have bowed at that
moment before the beauty of nature and the power of water.


We too can hear the vibrations of nature, if we listen.


Everything is in vibration. If we change our vibrations, our life
will change too!


Nature must be felt


- Alexander von Humboldt - German explorer - 1769 to 1859


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