

Mindfulness Meditation Podcast
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience at the Museum, and includes an opening talk and a 20-minute meditation session. Join us as we learn to quiet the mind, open the heart, and engage with the world more consciously
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Jul 25, 2025 • 34min
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 07/17/2025
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 6:24. Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: Joy Prayer Wheel; Tibet; 19th–20th century; wood, metal, and pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; SC2019.32a-hLearn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Jul 18, 2025 • 31min
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 07/10/2025
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:23.Teacher: Kimberly BrownTheme: JoyFifth Dalai Lama Statue; Tibet; 17th Century; Wood with pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; LTL2022.1.1, Loaned by Dr. Tanpa Thondup and FamilyLearn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Jul 11, 2025 • 30min
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 07/03/2025
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:14.Teacher: Sharon SalzbergTheme: JoyAvalokiteshvara in his Potala Pure Land; Tibet; 18th century; ground mineral pigment, raised gold, fine gold line on cotton; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2012.4.5 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Jul 4, 2025 • 32min
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 06/26/2025
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 6:43.Teacher: Elaine RetholtzTheme: Awaken Butter Lamp; Tibet; 18th–20th century; silver, turquoise; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2011.13.8.2Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Jun 27, 2025 • 29min
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 06/19/2025
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 10:31.Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Awaken Wheel of Life; attributed to Lhadripa Rinzing Chungyalpa; Sikkim; 1930; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.21.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Jun 20, 2025 • 28min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/12/2025
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 15:27.Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Awaken Green Tara; Central Tibet; 14th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.11.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Jun 13, 2025 • 32min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 06/05/2025
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 17:32.Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: AwakenBuddha Shakyamuni; Tibet or Bhutan; late 17th-18th century; silk embroidery, appliqué; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.19.2Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Jun 6, 2025 • 27min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 05/29/2025
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 12:12.Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Compassion Buddha Amitabha in the Pure Realm of Sukhavati; Central Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.6.3Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

May 30, 2025 • 38min
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 05/22/2025
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 18:57.Teacher: Rebecca Li Theme: CompassionAvalokiteshvara; Tibet; 12th century; copper alloy, silver inlay, traces of pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.24.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

May 23, 2025 • 36min
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 05/15/2025
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 22:25.Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: Compassion Ushnishavijaya; Tibet; 18th century; ground mineral pigment on cotton; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.507Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.