Singing bowls, also called Tibetan bells, have found their way from the Himalayas to the rest of the world, fascinating more and more Western people, many of whom finally buy one or more bowls. The mystery of their origin and function, as well as the demand for usage guidelines are growing right along with their reputation. With her bestseller Singing Bowls: A Practical Handbook, Eva Rudy Jansen made a solid base for this new Singing Bowl Handbook, and Dick de Ruiter elaborated on the concept with new data on the history and origin of singing bowls, their effects and therepeutic usage, and methods for choosing your own.