Singing bowls are considered a type of bell. The sound and vibration from singing bowls is primarily used for healing. The use of sound for healing is an ancient technique used in every spiritual and sacred tradition around the world. Tibetan singing bowls specifically date back to northeastern Tibet and eastern China more than 3,000 years ago. Sound is energy and energy works in waves, and waves travel or vibrate with specific frequencies, moving your body, mind and spirit back into healing states.