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
wind chimes 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 and sound therapy:
Tones
have a healing effect on our bodies, calm our minds and awaken our spirits.
The resonance and vibration of sound from wind chimes 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.
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