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Why Balinese bells are the best kind to use for space clearing
- Karen Kingston
I’ve tested hundreds of other kinds of bells in my travels around the world. None have even come close to the extraordinary resonance and effectiveness of Balinese bells. They are the only type I have ever found that can be used to clear stagnant energies in buildings and shatter historical imprints too.
Yes, they are more expensive than mass-produced bells such as Tibetan bells. That’s because of the purity of the metals used to create them, the skill involved in making them, and the time it takes to produce them. Handcrafted items are always more expensive than mass-produced ones.
Howwver, they are totally worth it, and I’m thankful they exist in the world. I would never have started teaching space clearing publicly if I hadn’t discovered them back in 1990. You can read the full story of how this happened in Chapter 4 of Space Clearing, Volume 2.
It takes a full month to create a space clearing bell, and there are only a handful of Balinese craftspeople who are skilled enough to make them. There is a world of difference between the quality of the bells made by our bell-maker and the cheap ones made of substandard materials that are sometimes offered to tourists in Balinese markets.
Without doubt, a highly-quality bell is the most important piece of equipment needed to conduct a space clearing ceremony. If you use one of lesser quality, the results you’ll get are unlikely to inspire you to ever do space clearing again. Your first time will probably be your only time.
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6 comments on “Why Balinese bells are the best kind to use for space clearing”
I would like to buy a Balinese bell for my daughter but I don’t know where to start looking. Do you have any suggestions?
What a lovely gift for your daughter. Here’s a link to the information you need: Clear Space Living online shop
I would love for you to do a blog post on how to effectively use a Balinese bell. I bought one from you and I’m not sure how to interpret the sound it makes. How should I hold it, how loud/soft, slow/fast should I ring it? Do I ring it and wait for the sound to stop and then ring it again or should it be a continuing sound?
I keep it on a high shelf in a place of honor. Instinctively, I always deny someone’s request to handle it. It feels sacred and I don’t want anyone, besides myself, to touch it.
Thank you for making these beautiful bells available to us
Hi Jody – I will be including a lot more information about Balinese bells in the new space clearing books Richard and I are writing, including how to ring a bell.
Dear Karen,
I would love to go to Bali with my niece who is very familiar with Bali and a yoga instructor who sets up trips to Bali for her students. Is it possible that she and I could attend one of your classes while you’re there? I will check the schedule. I believe that she has a talent for space reading and I would love to support her in becoming certified in space clearing if she likes it and does well. Where do you suggest we start?
Hi Peg – Sorry but you’re 10 years too late. I taught many workshops and professional trainings at my hotel and conference centre during the 20 years I lived in Bali. But I sold up and moved back to the West in 2010 and rarely visit now. If your niece is interested to train with me professionally, there is information about how to do this on my website: Professional Space Clearing Practitioner Training.