As the thousands gather in the monastery courtyard a group of monks carry from the thrown stronghold, known as ‘Kungar Awa’, the “Dragons Egg”. It is one of only three ancient sacred Bowls of grand dimensions that has survived the centuries. The path and surrounding area is illuminated by one hundred and eight thousand candles. The air is full of the sound of transformative mantras, the blending smells of temple incense and yak butter lamps. Each monk in turn participates in sacred dance; reenacting teaching stories in sanctified geometry. The large concentrated metal alloy Bowl slowly makes its’ way into position at the center of the assembly. Surrounded by symbols of devotion its’ presence radiates wisdom and compassion; means and method.

Hours pass and the initiating ceremonies are completed, all activities stop and the pilgrims wait for silence; the Bowl is struck. Like a stone thrown into a calm pool of water the Bowls’ harmonic resonance and overtones ignite the surface of existence. A shock wave passes through each devotee. As with the stone awakening the pools’ surface in ever expanding circles; the voice of the Bowl embraces and guides each being into synchronization with their intrinsic universal life force; their primordial nucleus.

Consciousness is altered, reality reshaped and each individual of the congregation is transported into an expanded state of meditative dimensions. Within this framework of tranquillity and balance the realization of mental, physical and spiritual healing is attained. The Bowls’ reverberations touch the Bodhi self within and escorts consciousness into a deeper understandings of Dharma.

Silence descends again and with breathless anticipation the Bowl is struck again; this time its’ edge is gently rubbed and new levels of overtones fill the space. Many experience a weightless sensation as spiraling, sympathetic sounds attune their left and right brain hemispheres. A still point of relaxation, creativity and balance fills the space. It is Voidness teaching, the song of AUM, the resonance of life, the ‘Bindu’, the universal chord, the ‘diamond self’..