명상효과에 대한 싱잉볼 소리의 의미구조 분석

Abstract

The singing bowl, also called Tibetan meditation bowl, is a tool used for meditation. It produces a unique sound when rubbed that is believed to promote a state of mental calm. Currently, there is no research about how this type of sound actually affects people’s minds. This study was, therefore, initiated to investigate the relationship between the sound of the singing bowl and its commonly held beneficial effect, starting with an investigation into the subjective meaning of the singing bowl to users. An evaluation was carried out to better understand the experience of the sound of the singing bowl using Korean adjectives, and the meaning structure was analyzed using a factor analysis. Three factors were extracted as significant to users: a sense of calm, a sense of mystery, and a sense of reverence. These three factors appear vital to the meditative effect of listening to the singing bowl sound. Future studies are required to consider the relationship between each factor and the contribution of each factor to the total effect. However, this novel study lays an important foundation for deeper investigation.