Sil Nyen Bell with woven zippered case and leather strap.

Tibetan Bon rituals and prayers use sound for connecting to the deities. It is believed that only these sounds can wake up and communicate with the invisible deities.

Sil Nyen are good for use in small groups and Shang are well suited for large groups and especially for large group healing. Sil Nyen and Shang should never be left facing down; they must always face up. These are the special bells of the Bon practice tradition.