Since ancient times, singing bells have been used in tibet and nepal, mostly by buddhist monks, for healing, prayer, meditation, during ritual ceremonies andin sacred offerings to all beings. the pure and soothing vibrations created by singing bells are also used to purify negative influences, increase positive energy and restore harmony and balance. also known asprayer bells,' singing bells are often rung before prayer and meditation, to clear the mind of worldly matters and dispel stress and tension.