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A bell /ˈbɛl/ () is a directly struck idiophone percussion instrument. Most bells have the shape of a hollow cup that when struck vibrates in a single strong strike tone, with its sides forming an efficient resonator. The strike may be made by an internal "clapper" or "uvula", an external hammer, or—in small bells—by a small loose sphere enclosed within the body of the bell (jingle bell).
Bells are usually cast from bell metal (a type of bronze) for its resonant properties, but can also be made from other hard materials. This depends on the function. Some small bells such as ornamental bells or cowbells can be made from cast or pressed metal, glass or ceramic, but large bells such as a church, clock and tower bells are normally cast from bell metal.
Bells intended to be heard over a wide area can range from a single bell hung in a turret or bell-gable, to a musical ensemble such as an English ring of bells, a carillon or a Russian zvon which are tuned to a common scale and installed in a bell tower. Many public or institutional buildings house bells, most commonly as clock bells to sound the hours and quarters.
Historically, bells have been associated with religious rites, and are still used to call communities together for religious services. Later, bells were made to commemorate important events or people and have been associated with the concepts of peace and freedom. The study of bells is called campanology.
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Embodying Stillness Through Compassion Compassion, Bell, Suzuki Roshi |
Dec 01 2022 Green Gulch Farm |
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Embracing Wisdom Through Unknowing Bodhidharma, Bell, Avalokiteshvara |
Nov 14 2022 |
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Protecting and Liberating All BeingsA residential retreat at Mount Madonna. MtMadonna-2021-Fall, Compassion, Diversity, Intimacy, Faith, Observe, Conversation,... |
Nov 21 2021 1 of 2 Mount Madonna Center |
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Ten Vows, Ten Practices, and Ten Cakes Discrimination, Bowing, Japan, Bell, Attachment, Priest, Dragons, Doubt, Bodhidharma... |
Mar 07 2020 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Buddha Has Reasons For Teaching Non-Self And Buddha Has Reasons For Teaching Self Addiction, Nirvana Sutra, Impermanence, Religion, Nirvana, Letting Go, Building,... |
Feb 01 2020 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Teachings for the Welfare of the WorldIn this summer series, teachings will be offered for those who aspire to embrace and sustain the great earth and all living beings in order to realize peace and freedom in our troubled world. ...YRB-2019-Summer, Silence, Mindfulness, Addiction, Japan, Duality, Suzuki Roshi,... |
Jul 23 2019 5/7 The Yoga Room |
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Just This Is Zen Living Bell, Precious Mirror, Avalokiteshvara |
Apr 05 2019 |
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Buddha ActivityThe work of buddhas — buddha activity — is realizing intimacy and liberation in conversation together with all beings. In this series of meetings we will contemplate what it is to fully engage with... YRB-2019-Spring, Silence, Evil, Faith, Doubt, causation, Bell, Balance, confusion... |
Mar 05 2019 1/7 The Yoga Room |
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The New CoffinSummary of the unrecorded morning talk. The practice of just sitting. Remembering stillness, letting go of 'what next.' Training to ready for this moment, and for death. Death-and-Dying, Stillness, Bell, Silence |
Dec 15 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Presence in the Face of Mortality Stillness, Bell, Silence |
Dec 15 2018 |
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Embrace Stillness, Transform Reality Stillness, Pain, Bell |
Jan 21 2018 |
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Embracing Stillness as True Dharma Stillness, Bell, New Year |
Jan 07 2018 |
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Zazen Is World TransformationKoans, using consciousness to go beyond consciousness; the path which can be spoken is not the true path. Enlightenment, Consciousness, Meditation, Conversation, Priest, Japan, Bell |
Apr 01 2017 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Buddhas And Bodhisattvas Are Intimate CommunicationBodhisattvas vow to teach. Lay bodhisatta and priest bodhisattvas are both students and teachers of the dharma. Complete Perfect Enlightenment, Buddha, Teacher-and-Student, Samadhi, Lay, Bell,... |
Oct 08 2016 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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The Pivotal Business of Buddha’s HouseLotus Sutra, Lotus Sutra, Faith, Zazen, Perfect Wisdom, Bell, Samadhi |
Jun 11 2016 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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On Breathing Posture, Breath, Bell, Nirvana, Daily Life |
Aug 15 2013 The Yoga Room |
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Three Kinds of Compassion Karmic Consciousness, Bell, Separation, Cultivation, Funeral |
Nov 11 2012 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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The Room, the Seat, and the Robe Lotus Sutra, Hate, Parinirvana, Bell |
Apr 14 2012 Afternoon No Abode Hermitage |
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Transforming the Mind of Delusion causation, Bell, Mahayana, Greed |
Aug 18 2011 The Yoga Room |
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Study of delusion is the Buddha Way Anger, Commitment, Bell, Money |
Aug 13 2011 Morning No Abode Hermitage |
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Embracing Intimacy Through Bodhisattva Wisdom Intimacy, Zendo, Bell |
Oct 21 2010 |
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Embracing Transience Through Total Engagement Enlightenment, War, Bell |
Oct 09 2010 |
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Zen Gift: Beyond Loss and Regret Pain, Bell, Vow |
Mar 15 2010 Green Gulch Farm |
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About the Lotus Sutra Lotus Sutra, Bell, Dogen |
Apr 19 2008 No Abode Hermitage |
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Embodying the Lotus Sutra Intimacy, Bell, Separation, Desire, Emptiness |
Apr 10 2008 The Yoga Room |
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Embodying the Lotus Sutra Intimacy, Bell, Separation |
Apr 10 2008 |
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Embodying the Lotus Sutra Lotus Sutra, Bell, Discrimination, Observe, Evil |
Apr 03 2008 The Yoga Room |
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Embodying the Lotus Sutra Lotus Sutra, Bell, Discrimination |
Apr 03 2008 |
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Priest Meeting Ceremony, Book of Serenity, Bell |
Dec 10 2007 |
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Zen Meditation as Bodhisattva VowDuring this course, we will study the bodhisattva vow, to see how the compassionate intentions of enlightening beings generate, work, and play with the mind of enlightenment to promote peace and... Nirvana, Harmonizing, Lotus Sutra, Bell, Letting Go, Bodhisattva Way, Desire... |
Jul 17 2007 The Yoga Room |
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Intention Unveiled: The Heart of Zen Bell, Lovingkindness, Dogen |
Oct 08 2006 |
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Teaching on Karma Karma, Vow, Repentance, Bell, causation |
Jul 25 2006 #2 The Yoga Room |
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Crisis: A Spiritual Turning PointSpiritual life exists in crisis, which can be used as a turning point. To the extent that we recognize that where we sit right now is a turning point, we are able to understand the possibility of... Transmission, Intuition, Emotions, Bell, Continuous Practice |
Jan 08 2006 Part 2 Green Gulch Farm |
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Cultivating Kindness Moment by MomentSerial: RA-00299 Photo 1 of 3 and 2 of 3 have been applied to the wrong recording??? Patience, Daily Life, Bell, Building |
Jan 20 2005 |
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Three Turnings of the Dharma WheelSerial: RA-00381 Three Turnings of the Dharma Wheel Japan, Suzuki Roshi, Study Period, Four Noble Truths, confusion, Dependent Origination, Desire,... |
Jan 09 2005 Green Gulch Farm |
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Three Turnings of the Dharma WheelSerial: RA-00255 Three Turnings of the Dharma Wheel 3 Turnings of the Dharma Wheel -Children... Japan, Study Period, Suzuki Roshi, Four Noble Truths, Birth-and-Death, confusion, Dependent... |
Jan 09 2005 Green Gulch Farm |
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Dogen Zenji's Tranquility InstructionsSerial: RA-00389 8/18/04 Tenshi Roshi Sesshin #3 Dogen Zenji's Tranquility Instructions (Various versions of 'Fukanzazengi') 1. Pratimoksha samvara (Discipline... Diversity, Bell, Breath, Zazen, Japan |
Aug 18 2004 Day 3 Green Gulch Farm |
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Giving Up Gain and LossSerial: RA-00360 Sunday, July 11, 2004 - Giving Up Gain and Loss - Tenshin Roshi Suzuki Roshi, Renunciation, Bell, Harmonizing, Ceremony |
Jul 07 2004 |
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Emptiness Unveiled: Path to Liberation Emptiness, Bell |
Jul 08 2003 |
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Ego's Illusion: Zen's Dependent Dance Commitment, Bell, Vow |
Jun 2003 |
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Dependent Arising Through Mindful Living Meditation, Bell, Impermanence |
Mar 27 2003 |
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Unified Path to Liberation Karma, Right Speech, Bell |
Nov 05 2002 |
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Zen: From Knowledge to Experience Bell, Culture, Lay, Building |
Apr 30 2001 |
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Uniting Compassion Wisdom in Zen Samadhi, Precepts, Bell |
Feb 16 2001 |
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Zen Beyond Attachment Attachment, Koan, Bell |
Aug 14 2000 |
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Zen's Collective Awakening Journey Enlightenment, Bell, Intimacy |
May 19 2000 |
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Zen's Relational Dance of Being Bell, Buddhism, Meditation |
Mar 15 2000 |
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Embracing Zen: Shedding Mind and Body Zendo, Stillness, Bell |
Oct 27 1999 |
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Embracing Duality for Inner Unity Love, Bell, Healing |
Nov 15 1998 |
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Guided by Wisdom's Gentle Breeze Compassion, Buddha, Bell |
Dec 21 1997 |