History of wind chimes:
Although
the wind chime has existed from prehistoric times in many cultures, it
received its most elegant and prolific development in east and south Asia,
from Bali to Tibet and Japan, where it was often elaborately decorated,
cast, or carved and was hung from the eaves of sacred structures. Buddhists
especially made use of wind chimes and wind bells, attaching them profusely
by the hundreds or even thousands to the eaves of temples, shrines, and
pagodas, causing during breezy moments an almost overwhelming auspicious
sensation of sound.
In China and Japan they became a decorative art in private homes as well
as on sacred structures, and in the 19th and 20th centuries their popular
use spread more widely among Western countries.
Today, we are bridging the worlds of ancient and modern times,
the wisdom of the East is spreading to the West and being met with enthusiasm
and intrigue.
Healing effects
of wind chimes:
Tones have a healing effect on our bodies, calm our minds
and awaken our spirits. The resonance and vibration of sound releases
stress and emotional blockages in the body and calms the mind. The calming
of mind expands conscious awareness and connection with spirit. Wind chimes
thereby help enhance the mind/body/spirit connection bringing us a sense
of peace and well being.
For information on feng shui, healing arts music or to view our
wind chimes, please click on the links below.
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