Thetazen Shiva Chau Gong
The Thetazen Shiva Chau Gong delivers the deep, grounding voice of the traditional Chinese Chau gong with a raw, unpolished face and a rich, weathered patina. Hand hammered from responsive bronze and left with its natural darkened finish, the Shiva builds from a low, resonant fundamental into a full, enveloping bloom of sound that holds and sustains long after the first strike.
The name carries its own meaning. Shiva, in Hindu tradition, is the great force of transformation, the deity who dissolves the old to make room for the new, and the cosmic dancer whose rhythm keeps the universe in motion. The name suits this gong perfectly. Its surface is not polished to a shine but left raw and weathered, marked with the deep patina that bronze earns through fire and time, the very look of transformation made visible. Where other gongs gleam, the Shiva holds the quiet power of something forged and changed, ancient and elemental. It is transformation itself, rendered in bronze.
Each Thetazen Shiva Chau Gong is available in three sizes to suit your space and intention:
30 inch - 22 pounds
36 inch - 38 pounds
40 inch - 44 pounds
The smaller sizes offer a focused, articulate tone that suits intimate settings, while the larger gongs deliver a deeper fundamental and a fuller, more enveloping resonance built for studios and stages.
Chau gongs are the most recognizable of all gongs, with a history reaching back centuries in China, where they were sounded to mark ceremonies, clear a space, and call people together. Crafted with a raised center and a powerful fundamental tone, the Chau produces a slow, swelling build, the deep and focused voice that has made it a foundation of orchestras, temples, and the modern sound therapy room.
Today the Chau gong is valued across sound therapy sessions, meditation, yoga studios, and live performance. Its slow build and long sustain make it ideal for grounding a space, holding a steady foundation beneath a session, or guiding listeners into deep stillness. A firm strike releases a wave of low, resonant power, while a patient roll builds a continuous swell that fills a room from the ground up.
The gong pictured is the 40" Shiva Chau Gong featured in our Thetazen Square Gong Stand for up to 40" Gongs.
Please note: the photographs and audio files shown are representative examples of the gong you will receive. Because each gong is hand finished, slight variations in appearance and tone are natural and expected. A stand is not included but is available for purchase separately.
