The Tingsha Bells are a ritual artifact by Buddhist Monks, as well as in the Shamanist traditions. The Tingsha's are made of a complex alloy of bronze (copper and tin) and also iron and zinc. Measures 3" in diameter. When these unique hand cymbols strike each other they produce a clear, pure, cleansing sound which can be used to focus the mind before and after meditation. When played as an instrument they can be used as a chime or a bell. When playing you grasp each cymbol by the cord, at the point where it enters the Tingsha and hold firmly and strike the edges together at an angle. They can also be used to clear the space of any negative energies.