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Temple bells part of scrap metal used to fuel Japan’s war effort
In 1941, when the Japanese government was salvaging metal from wherever it could for the looming Pacific War, the nation’s largest Buddhist group readily handed over its temple bells for the ...
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Experiencing Sound of Korean Temple Bells in Fresh Way
The Beomjong striking media art, provided by the National Museum of Korea. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, March 25 ...
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Despite slump, craftsman works to keep temple bells ringing
Hard times have befallen a copper-works company that has forged thousands of temple bells around Japan that are traditionally rung on New Year’s Eve. Oigo Works Co., based in Takaoka ...
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Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart
The tone and timbre of Buddhist bells depends on their shape, thickness and metal composition. When the ancient capital was established in the late 8th century, temple bells were positioned in ...
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'Ancient sonic code': How temple bells in India unlock brainwaves and balance the spirit
Temple bells synchronize the left and right brain hemispheres using alpha wave frequencies. EEG and MRI studies confirm boosts in clarity, calm, and cognitive flow. The bell’s harmonic tones ...