In December 2006, while walking with his wife along the trail to Sarankot Mountain in Pokhara, Nepal, Anup Poudyal encountered a moment that would change the course of his life. As they climbed, a soft, resonant tone floated through the air. A man sat by the side of the path playing a singing bowl, its sound enveloping the landscape with a peaceful, almost magical vibration. Captivated by the experience, Anup imagined a world where everyone spent just a few minutes each day playing a singing bowl—creating more peace, joy, and connection within themselves and with others.
Inspired, he returned home and shared the idea of starting a singing bowl business with his friends and family. Most thought the idea was impractical—some even called it crazy—but Anup had always held a vision of travelling the world, making a living through creativity, inspiration, and sound. Despite the doubts around him, he followed his intuition, and Singbowl was born.
What continued to motivate him in those early days was the simple image of playing a bowl for someone at a humble market stall—chanting, singing, creating sound—and hearing them whisper “wow…” as their entire being softened. Six months after starting the business, Anup made the bold decision to leave his full-time job as an accountant. Once again, people thought he was out of his mind—including, to this day, his father, who still occasionally asks, “Are singing bowls really all you do for work?”
Since then, Anup has spent five years travelling across Australia and the United States, sharing his craft at festivals, markets, and expos, while offering one of the most diverse collections of singing bowls in Australia.
All of Singbowl’s pieces are handmade in Kathmandu, Nepal by skilled artisans. The bowls are cast or hand-beaten from five combined metals, and each design is individually hand-carved. Over the years, Anup has supplied singing bowls to a wide range of individuals, practitioners, and organisations—including Bell Shakespeare and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. His bowls have been played at the Sydney Opera House, performed alongside the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, and used by healers and sound practitioners throughout Australia, New Caledonia, and the USA.
Many schools now use his bowls to support meditation and mindfulness programs. They have been featured at the Sparks Festival for people with disabilities, and most importantly, they continue to bring peace, healing, and joy to countless individuals every day.
For those Anup has not yet met at a market, festival, or expo, he looks forward to the day your paths cross—and to the opportunity to chant, sing, and share the beauty of a bowl together.
