Why is the sound of a metal bell necessary?
The sound of the bell is to signal the beginning and ending of the praying session. In short, with so many people praying at once, the ringing of the bell is to signify the start and ending of the praying. The ringing of the bell is not used for that purpose only. The vibration from the sound of the bell has the effect of guiding the souls of the people into a better and more respectful world. Not only is the sound of the bell heard by the practitioners gathered at the service, but also the Buddha, the future buddhas and other divinities embodied in the Mandala. The bell is used to draw their attention to listen to your request. The bell is rung with the purpose of requesting the “taste of the Darhma” be accepted (the Buddhist law is so called because it delights anyone who recieves it). In the old sutra, it is explained that, “The voice, penetrating to hell, to a hungry spirit, to the creatures belonging to the sub-human species, will remove the suffering of the unseen beings and, rin
