Tingsha

The Tingsha (Tib. ting shag ) is a Tibetan Handzimbel. It consists of two metal pool that are connected by a band. Often Tingshas are decorated with the eight Buddhist symbols of good fortune (S. Ashtamangala ) umbrella, treasure vase, fish, lotus flower, victory banner, endless knot, wheel and conch. The cymbals are either at right angles or beaten horizontally to each other. When you stop creating a bright penetrating sound that is repeated as soon as the previous shock has faded.

In Tibetan Buddhism Tingshas be used in various rituals: the personal prayer to the funeral parade, sacrifices for the dead and offerings for the hungry ghosts. The Tingsha is also often used as an offering on the Tibetan altar. In Tibetan music they are not used. In Tibetan ritual music instead get larger pair basins used: the horizontal defeated rol -mo and the perpendicular beaten silnyen.

In the West Tingshas apply in addition to Tibetan singing bowls as the most famous musical instruments of Tibet and are available in various Asia- or esoteric shops.

• Schlagidiophon
• Buddhist music