Wooden Fish Drum - Mõ Tụng Kinh Phật - 木鱼 - Size 4,5-5,5

🔹 The wooden fish (mõ cá) is a musical instrument used in Buddhist temples. 🔹 It is usually made of wood and carved in the shape of a fish or a dragon-fish, like the one in your picture. 🔹 When chanting sutras, people use a wooden mallet to strike the wooden fish to keep the rhythm of the chanting. -A rounded top shape with a hollow cavity underneath to create resonance. - A small hole on the side that allows the sound to escape. -Often carved with fish, dragons, or cloud patterns (the fish symbolizes wakefulness). 📿 In Buddhism, fish do not close their eyes when they sleep, so the wooden fish symbolizes alertness and mindfulness in spiritual practice. ————————- -Pick up public at my work. Also Do Shipping __________________ - From : 4:30-9pm (Everyday) - Address : 14171 Red Hill Ave Tustin, CA 92780