

Mindfulness Meditation Podcast
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation series presented by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art—a global museum dedicated to promoting Himalayan art and its insights. Each episode is inspired by an artwork from the Museum’s collection, led by a prominent meditation teacher, and framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are for beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk and a 20-minute guided meditation. Join us as we learn to quiet the mind, open the heart, and engage with the world more consciously.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 28min
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 09/25/2025
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 10:00.Teacher: Elaine RetholtzTheme: Change Peaceful and Wrathful Deities of the Bardo; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.17Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Sep 26, 2025 • 34min
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 09/18/2025
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 13:09.Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: ChangeGanapati; Tibet; 17th century; gilt copper alloy with pigments and turquoise inlays; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.25Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Sep 19, 2025 • 33min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lopon Rigzen Lossal 09/11/2025
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 21:33.Teacher: Lopon Rigzen Lossal Theme: Change Skull cup with Base; Tibet; 18th-20th century; bone, silver, turquoise, coral, brass alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2011.13.11a-bLearn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Sep 12, 2025 • 36min
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 09/04/2025
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 15:41.Teacher: Tracy CochranTheme: ChangeWheel of Life; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.40.10Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Sep 5, 2025 • 29min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 08/28/2025
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 12:27.Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma Theme: SerenityMaitreya, the Future Buddha; Tibet; ca. second quarter 15th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1998.17.2Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Aug 29, 2025 • 39min
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 08/21/2025
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 21:17.Teacher: Rebecca Li Theme: SerenityShakyamuni Buddha; Amdo Province, eastern Tibet; 16th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.1.5Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Aug 22, 2025 • 32min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 08/14/2025
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 18:23. Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Serenity Prayer Beads; Tibet, 19th century; Turquoise, bone, and silver; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2012.6.13 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Aug 15, 2025 • 36min
Mindfulness Meditation with Tashi Chodron 08/07/2025
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 17:06.Teacher: Tashi Chodron Theme: SerenitySherab Chamma, “Loving Mother of Wisdom”; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.4.7 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Aug 8, 2025 • 26min
Mindfulness Meditation with Leslie Booker 07/31/2025
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 11:04.Teacher: Leslie BookerTheme: JoyLords of the Charnel Ground, Smashana Adipati; Tibet; 18th century, painted terracotta; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.36.1 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

Aug 1, 2025 • 26min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 07/24/2025
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 12:38. Teacher: Lama Aria DrolmaTheme: Joy Buddha Amitabha in His Pure Realm; central Tibet; late 18th century; pigment on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelly and Donald RubinLearn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.


