(((Gong))) speak

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Further info for those of you contemplating a Gong purchase.

 

"The most sublime instrument of the Yogi is the Gong. It is a musical

instrument, a healing tool for the nervous system and a cauldron in

which you can create alchemical blends of qualities that open and

develop the Inner Self. Yogi Bhajan has asked that each ashram and yoga

center have a gong and play it regularly. He said it would help repair

the ravages of drugs in the nervous system. The sound of the gong

creates deep relaxation, releases you from the torrent of thoughts and

stimulates the glandular system to a higher level of functioning. Each

student of kundalini yoga is encouraged to become familiar with the

basic idea, use and experience of the gong.

 

To begin, look at the physical gong. It is a sheet of metal that is

pounded into a variety of shapes. The gong is usually round. The surface

is flat, but rounded on the circumference. The center of the gong is

either flat, in which case it is just called a gong, or it is raised

into a small dome, in which case it is called a muffled gong.

 

The surface of the gong is divided into three regions. Each region

produces a different quality of sound when it is played. Each area is

also symbolized differently. Think of the gong as the sun. It is a

symbol of the spirit. It represents the initial stillness and potential

of creation. The sound it issues forth is the first movement of the

Infinite. Its vibrations are the life currents of all forms, beings and

thoughts that exist or can exist. With a single stroke of the mallet,

the gong radiates life across a spectrum of frequencies. With a

rhythmical pulse that world is maintained and transformed with

indefatigable creativity.

 

The gong is also a complete representation of the subtle world. The sun,

or center, is the fire energy of awareness and consciousness, purusha.

The region of the prakasha is where the mind projects and creates. The

outer region of the prakriti is the manifestation in the concrete

patterns of the body and nature"

"From Art of the Gong" by

Yogi Bhajan and Gurucharan Singh

 

The below is in response to my email

to Ed Mann, the Gong Man (paiste Gongs) at

http://www.ancientvoices.net/. The guy who can give us 30% off of retail prices.

Please do

 

 

Greetings Dharam Singh,

 

yes - HBK - please give her my best - I always remember her boundless

energy and enthusiasm.

 

The current retail prices (before 30% 3HO discount) of the Symphonic

Gongs are:

 

28" - $858

30" - $998

32" - $1098

36" -$1798

 

stands:

 

28" - $190

30" - $205

32" - $230

36" -$290

 

mallets:

 

28" - M3 - $65 -and/or - M5 - $70

30" - M3 and/or M5

32" - M5

36" -M6 - $75 -and/or -M7 - $100

 

- Paiste does not make a bag for large gongs -

 

sales tax in CA is 7.75%

 

no sales tax out of CA

 

shipping could be anywhere from $15 to $45 depending on the size of your

order and your location within the US

 

I will indeed give all 3HO people a 30% discount off of retail prices

such as mentioned by HBK.

 

If you have any questions please feel free to forward them -I am happy

to help you.

 

peace - gong - peace

 

Ed

 

 

 

Dharam Singh wrote:

 

> Sat Nam and Hello Ed,

> I am hearing about you from my friend Hari Bhajan Kaur. She bought

> two Gongs from you back in 2000. She said that you would be willing to

> give 3HO folks a 30% (wow!) discount on Paiste Gongs. I dream of a

> 36" and would like a price.

> Thanks in advance,

> Dharam Singh

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Dharam and all

 

I have contacted Ed regarding purchase of gongs. All members of the Yoga

Technology Teachers' Forum will receive the 30% discount from him when they

order their new gong. If anyone is interested, please contact me off-list. We

are making an announcement directly to our Forum members with full details on

how to claim their discount.

 

Sat Nam!

Gordon

 

-

Dharam Singh

Kundaliniyoga ; SatNam2001

Monday, April 07, 2003 10:35 AM

Kundalini Yoga (((Gong))) speak

 

 

Further info for those of you contemplating a Gong purchase.