This is an mp3 timer for a four stage 'Mindfulness of Breathing' meditation featuring 'singing bowl' chimes at regular intervals - creating the four stages of the meditation. Choose 20 or 40 minute timers.

Both timers have 30 seconds of silence at the beginning to allow you to get settled and then -

Start - stage one: three chimes
Stage two: one chime after 5/10 minutes
Stage three: one chime after 10/20 minutes
Stage four one chime after 15/30 minutes
End of meditation: three chimes to signal the end of the meditation after 20/40 minutes.

About Singing Bowls:
Singing bowls (also known as 'Himalayan bowls' or 'rin' or suzu gongs in Japan) are a type of bell, specifically classified as a standing bell. Rather than hanging inverted or attached to a handle, standing bells sit with the bottom surface resting. The sides and rim of singing bowls vibrate to produce sound. Singing bowls were traditionally used throughout Asia as part of Bön and Tantric Buddhist sadhana. Today they are employed worldwide both within and without these spiritual traditions, for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice.

Singing bowls were historically made in Tibet, Nepal, India Bhutan, China, Japan and Korea. Today they are made in Nepal, India, Japan and Korea. The best known type are from the Himalayan region and are often called "Tibetan singing bowls." (Wikipedia)

Read detailed instructions for this meditation on the Mindfulness of breathing Instructions page.