

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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Jan 12, 2024 • 34min
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 1/4/2024
Theme: New BeginningsArtwork: Maitreya, Buddha of the Future; Mongolia; 19th century; Gilt copper alloy with pigment; Rubin Museum of Art; http://therubin.org/37tTeacher: Tracy CochranThe Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.The guided meditation begins at 10:12. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free. Have a mindful day!

Jan 5, 2024 • 27min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 12/28/2023
Theme: Ritual Artwork: A Folio from a Manuscript of the Liberation through Hearing in the Intermediate State (Bardo Thödrol); Mongolia; 19th century; pigments and ink on paper; Rubin Museum of Art;http://therubin.org/37s Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.The guided meditation begins at 13:35. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free. Have a mindful day!

Dec 29, 2023 • 30min
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 12/21/2023
Theme: Ritual Artwork: OBOE (GYALING); Probably Central Tibet; early 20th century; Wood, silver, turquoise; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubinhttp://therubin.org/37rTeacher: Kimberly BrownThe Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.The guided meditation begins at 11:44. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free. Have a mindful day!

Dec 22, 2023 • 34min
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 12/14/2023
Theme: Ritual Artwork: Mahakala, Legden, Excellent One; Tibet; 15th century; Gilt copper alloy with inlays of semiprecious stones; Rubin Museum of Art;http://therubin.org/37qTeacher: Rebecca LiThe Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.The guided meditation begins at 15:33. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free. Have a mindful day!

Dec 15, 2023 • 34min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 12/07/2023
Theme: Ritual Artwork: Goddess Marichi; Mongolia; late 17th century or early 18th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Art; C2005.16.26 (HAR 65449) http://therubin.org/37pTeacher: Lavina Shamdasani The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.The guided meditation begins at 16:16. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free. Have a mindful day!

Dec 8, 2023 • 35min
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cohran 11/30/2023
Theme: AppreciationArtwork: Stupa, Tibet; ca.13th century or 14th century; Copper alloy inset with turquoise; Rubin Museum of Art, C2003.21.1, HAR65233http://therubin.org/37oTeacher: Tracy Cochran The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.The guided meditation begins at 11:51. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free. Have a mindful day!

Nov 24, 2023 • 30min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 11/16/2023
Lama Aria Drolma, a prominent meditation teacher, discusses the significance of mandalas in Vajrayana Buddhism and the power of compassion. They share personal stories and guide listeners through compassionate meditation practices.

Nov 17, 2023 • 29min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 11/09/2023
Theme: Appreciation Artwork: Buddha Ratnasambhava with Wealth Deities; Tibet; early to mid-14th century; mineral pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; http://therubin.org/37lTeacher: Lavina Shamdasani The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free. Have a mindful day!

Nov 10, 2023 • 28min
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 11/02/2023
Theme: Appreciation Artwork: Offerings (2014); Palden Weinreb; 2014; Mix media; On viewhttp://therubin.org/37kTeacher: Elaine Retholtz The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.The guided meditation begins at 11:54. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free. Have a mindful day!

Nov 3, 2023 • 32min
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron 10/26/2023
Theme: Liberation Artwork: Vajrabhairava; Mongolia; ca. 19th century; clay with pigments; Rubin Museum of Art; C2006.52.8 (HAR 65714)http://therubin.org/37j Teacher: Jon Aaron The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion.The guided meditation begins at 11:11. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free. Have a mindful day!


