Dokusan bell

High-quality Dokusan bell, made in Kyoto. This dokusan bell gives a crystal clear sound.

height 12 cm

diameter 4.5 cm

Dokusan or Sanzen is a private meeting between student and teacher. It is an important element in Zen training, because it offers the student the opportunity to show insight through koan study, ask questions about meditation or other matters.

The teacher uses the bell to indicate the beginning and end of dokusan (sanzen or nisshitsu).