Cherin Orin Meditation Bell - Silver
The Cherin is an orin — a Japanese meditation bell — made of forged brass in Takaoka, Japan, by one workshop since 1938. Takaoka is a city with about 400 years of metalworking history, known in Japan for Takaoka copperware.
Its round, cherry-like shape took about two years to develop, and it sits on a desk, shelf, or bedside table like a small sculpture. Tap it just above the small slit for a clear tone that fades slowly. The mallet stands in the hole at the top of the bell, and you can return it there right after striking; the bell keeps ringing.
Ring it once at the start of your meditation or yoga practice and once at the end, or use it to open your morning and close your evening routine. Available in Gold, Black, and Silver.
| Materials | Bell: brass Mallet: brass with a cherry-wood tip Pad: black cloth |
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| Dimensions | Approx. 55 mm (2.2 in) diameter × 129 mm (5.1 in) height, including mallet |
| Sound (measured) | Main tone: approx. 2,090 Hz (nearest musical note: C7) Overtones: approx. 5,620 Hz and 10,210 Hz Beat (natural wavering): slow and gentle, about 1.3 times per second Sustain: about 15 seconds (normal strike, quiet room) Measured by bellaura on the Gold version, October 2026. Values are approximate and may vary slightly from bell to bell. How we measured: Orin Bell Frequencies, Measured |
| Made in | Takaoka, Japan |
- Place the bell on the included black pad on a flat, stable surface.
- Take the mallet from the hole at the top and tap gently just above the small slit in the body.
- If you like, return the mallet to the top hole right away. The bell keeps ringing.
- Let the tone fade on its own before you strike again.
Who is the Cherin for?
People who meditate or practice yoga at home and want a bell that also looks right in a modern room. It suits a desk, a shelf, or a bedside table.
When do people ring it?
Most often at the start and end of a meditation or yoga session. You can also ring it to open your morning or to close an evening routine, such as the last step of your skincare before bed.
Can I put the mallet back while the bell is ringing?
Yes. The mallet stands in the hole at the top, and the bell keeps ringing after you return it.
Do I need to be Buddhist to use an orin?
No. In Japan, orin are traditionally rung at Buddhist home altars, but you don't need any religious practice to use one. You can ring the Cherin simply to mark the start and end of your practice.
Does ringing a bell clear the energy in a room?
Many traditions have described the sound of a bell as clearing or purifying a space. We don't claim any measurable effect of that kind. What the Cherin produces is sound: a clear tone that fades slowly.
Why use the included pad?
Setting the bell on the pad lets it ring longer, because less of the vibration is absorbed by the surface underneath.
How do I care for it?
Dust it lightly with a soft cloth. Rubbing it with a hard cloth, or while it is dusty, can leave fine scratches. Don't use solvent-based cleaners; they can damage the finish.
Is the Cherin a good gift?
It can be a thoughtful gift for someone who meditates or practices yoga. Choose Gold, Black, or Silver to suit their space.