{"product_id":"japanese-o-rin-buddhist-bell-4-piece-set","title":"Japanese O-Rin Buddhist Bell 4-Piece Set – 2.5 Sun Brass Rin Bell – Made in Japan","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #180973; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/3178\/4488\/files\/Japanese_O-Rin_Buddhist_Bell_4-Piece_Set_2.5_Sun_Brass_Rin_Bell_Made_in_Japan_-_BujindoShop.com.png?v=1790763567\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003eJapanese O-Rin Buddhist Bell 4-Piece Set – 2.5 Sun Brass Rin Bell – Made in Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the clear and calming resonance of a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese O-Rin Buddhist Bell (おりん)\u003c\/strong\u003e with this complete \u003cstrong\u003e4-piece altar bell set made in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with a \u003cstrong\u003eButsudan (仏壇) Japanese Buddhist altar\u003c\/strong\u003e, Buddhist prayer, chanting, memorial observances and meditation, this compact \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 Sun O-Rin\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a brass bell with a decorative cushion, traditional-style stand and wooden striker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts simple and refined design makes it suitable for both traditional and contemporary Buddhist altars, while its compact size is ideal for a home altar, personal meditation space or small sacred area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/3178\/4488\/files\/Japanese_O-Rin_Buddhist_Bell_4-Piece_Set_2.5_Sun_Brass_Rin_Bell_Made_in_Japan_3_-_BujindoShop.com.png?v=1790763786\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eComplete Japanese O-Rin 4-Piece Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set contains the essential components needed to place and use an O-Rin on a Japanese Buddhist altar:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × O-Rin Buddhist Bell\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2.5 Sun brass bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Rin Cushion\u003c\/strong\u003e – traditional red patterned cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Rin Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2.5 Sun dark Tame-style altar base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Rin-bō Striker\u003c\/strong\u003e – 4.5 Sun black-finished wooden striker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coordinated components create a balanced presentation that can be placed directly in front of a Buddhist image, memorial tablet or other central object of devotion according to the customs of the practitioner's tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eTraditional O-Rin Bell for Japanese Buddhist Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eO-Rin (おりん)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called simply \u003cstrong\u003eRin\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a small resonant bell commonly found on Japanese Buddhist home altars. When gently struck with the accompanying \u003cstrong\u003eRin-bō (りん棒)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the brass bell produces a bright metallic tone followed by a gradually fading resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the Buddhist school and local tradition, an O-Rin may accompany \u003cstrong\u003esutra recitation, chanting, offerings, memorial prayers and daily devotional practice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ritual procedures vary between Buddhist traditions, so practitioners should follow the customs of their temple, lineage or teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eSuitable for Meditation and Contemplative Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its traditional use on a Butsudan, the clear resonance of an O-Rin can also be used to mark a transition into or out of meditation. A single controlled strike naturally draws attention to the sound as it gradually disappears into silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the bell suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Buddhist home altars and Butsudan;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuddhist chanting and sutra recitation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShingon Buddhist devotional practice;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncestor and memorial observances;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZazen and seated meditation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindfulness and contemplative practice;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese-inspired meditation and sacred spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eCompact 2.5 Sun Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model uses a compact \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 Sun Rin bell\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially suitable for smaller home altars and spaces where a full-size temple-style bell would be impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete assembled set measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e77 × 77 × 97 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e181 g\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eO-Rin Bell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRin Cushion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyester fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRin Stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS resin with urethane surface finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRin-bō Striker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tame – traditional dark reddish-brown tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; color: #180973; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eJapanese O-Rin Buddhist Bell 4-Piece Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBell Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.5 Sun \/ approximately 77 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eApprox. 77 × 77 × 97 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eApprox. 181 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBell Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eBrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003eO-Rin Bell, Cushion, Stand and Rin-bō Striker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eHow to Use an O-Rin Bell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the O-Rin on its cushion and stand. Using the supplied Rin-bō, gently strike the upper outer side of the bell. A light, controlled movement is sufficient to create a clear resonance; excessive force is unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the sound to resonate and naturally fade. The precise timing and number of strikes depend on the Buddhist tradition and ritual being observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eA Genuine Japanese Buddhist Altar Accessory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike inexpensive decorative singing bowls designed primarily as ornaments, this product is a \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese-made O-Rin set intended for Buddhist altar use\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its compact dimensions, traditional presentation and complete four-piece configuration make it particularly convenient for practitioners assembling or completing a home Butsudan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be combined with other traditional \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Buddhist altar accessories (仏具 – Butsugu)\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as incense burners, Japanese incense, candle holders and prayer beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 26px; margin-top: 38px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eIs this O-Rin made in Japan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This 4-piece O-Rin Buddhist bell set is manufactured in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eWhat is included with the O-Rin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set contains four pieces: a 2.5 Sun brass O-Rin bell, a decorative Rin cushion, a matching stand and a wooden Rin-bō striker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eWhat is the O-Rin bell made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bell itself is made from \u003cstrong\u003ebrass\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cushion is made from polyester fabric, while the stand is made from ABS resin with a urethane surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eWhat does 2.5 Sun mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun (寸)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Japanese unit of measurement. For this product, the 2.5 Sun size corresponds to an O-Rin measuring approximately 77 mm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eCan this O-Rin be used for meditation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In addition to its traditional Buddhist altar use, its clear sustained resonance can be used to mark the beginning or end of meditation, chanting or contemplative practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eIs an O-Rin the same as a Tibetan singing bowl?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Although both are resonant metal instruments, an \u003cstrong\u003eO-Rin belongs to Japanese Buddhist altar culture\u003c\/strong\u003e and has its own traditional form, accessories and ritual context. Tibetan and Himalayan singing bowls belong to different cultural traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 19px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003eIs this suitable for a Butsudan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its compact 2.5 Sun format is particularly well suited to a Japanese home Buddhist altar or other small devotional space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 26px; margin-top: 38px;\"\u003eJapanese O-Rin Bell Set – Made in Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact and elegant \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Buddhist O-Rin bell set\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Butsudan, prayer, chanting and meditation. Complete with bell, cushion, stand and striker, this four-piece set offers a practical introduction to one of the most recognizable ritual sounds of Japanese Buddhist practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan – Complete 4-piece set – Brass O-Rin – 2.5 Sun size.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BujindoShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67665482154280,"sku":"BJ-ORIN-25-4P-JP","price":49.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/3178\/4488\/files\/JapaneseO-RinBuddhistBell4-PieceSet_2.5SunBrassRinBell_MadeinJapan.png?v=1790762838","url":"https:\/\/www.bujindoshop.com\/products\/japanese-o-rin-buddhist-bell-4-piece-set","provider":"BujindoShop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}