Ring Orin Meditation Bell - Silver
The Ring is an orin — a Japanese meditation bell — made of forged brass in Takaoka, Japan, by one workshop since 1938. Tap the upper part of the metal body with the mallet for a long, clear tone.
When not in use, the mallet stands upright in the bell, which makes the Ring a quiet object for a bedside table, a desk, or a practice space. The standing mallet also doubles as a place for your ring: slip it off before yoga or before bed, and keep it on the mallet so it stays in one place.
Ring it at the start and end of your meditation or yoga practice, or use it to open your morning and close your evening routine. Available in Gold, Silver, and Black.
| Materials | Bell: brass Mallet: cherry wood Pad: cloth |
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| Dimensions | Approx. 67 mm (2.6 in) diameter × 96 mm (3.8 in) height, bell and mallet together |
| Sound (measured) | Main tone: approx. 1,730 Hz (nearest musical note: A6) Overtones: approx. 4,620 Hz and 8,240 Hz Beat (natural wavering): almost none (a steady, pure tone) Sustain: about 25 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 |
| Included | Bell, mallet, and pad. Rings are not included. |
| Made in | Takaoka, Japan |
- Place the Ring on the included pad on a flat, stable surface.
- Take the mallet out of the bell and tap the upper part of the metal body gently.
- Let the tone fade on its own. You can follow it with a slow breath.
- Stand the mallet back in the bell. If you took off a ring for your practice, you can slip it onto the mallet.
Who is the Ring for?
People who like simple, modern objects and want a bell that also keeps a small thing in order: the standing mallet doubles as a place for a ring.
Can I keep a ring on it?
Yes. Slip the ring onto the mallet and stand the mallet in the bell. It is a handy place to keep a ring while you practice yoga or while you sleep. Rings are not included.
Can I leave the mallet in the bell?
Yes. The mallet is made to stand in the bell when not in use.
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 before bed.
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 Ring 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 Ring 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 Ring a good gift?
It can be a thoughtful gift for someone who meditates or practices yoga and likes simple, useful objects. Choose Gold, Silver, or Black.