

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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Apr 28, 2023 • 27min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 04/20/2023
Theme: Life After... Artwork: Avalokiteshvara in his Potala Pure Land; Tibet; late 18th–early 19th century; pigments on cloth, silk brocade, cotton backing; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; http://therubin.org/36nTeacher: Lama Aria DrolmaThe 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 14:31. 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!

Apr 21, 2023 • 28min
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 04/13/2023
Theme: Life After Artwork: Wheel of Life; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;http://therubin.org/36lTeacher: 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 13:09. 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!

Apr 14, 2023 • 31min
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 04/06/2023
Theme: Life After Artwork: Peaceful and Wrathful Deities of the Bardo; Tibet; 18th-19th century; Pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Purchased from the Collection of Navin Kumar, New York;http://therubin.org/36m Teacher: 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 12:35. 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!

Apr 7, 2023 • 30min
Mindfulness Meditation with Kaira Jewel Lingo 03/30/2023
Theme: Unity Artwork: Buddha Shakyamuni; Tibet; 18th century; pigment on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;http://therubin.org/36j Teacher: Kaira Jewel LingThe 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 20:58. 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!

Mar 31, 2023 • 38min
Mindfulness Meditation with Phakchok Rinpoche 03/23/2023
Theme: Unity Artwork: Guhyasamaja Akshobhyavajra; Tibet; 15th century; metalwork; Rubin Museum of Art; http://therubin.org/36kTeacher: Phakchok Rinpoche 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 28:37. 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!

Mar 24, 2023 • 28min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 03/16/2023
Theme: Unity Artwork: Buddha Shakyamuni; Tibet; 13th century; gilt copper alloy with pigment; Rubin Museum of ArtTeacher: Lama Aria Drolma http://therubin.org/36iThe Rubin Museum presents a weekly online 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 a recording of the live online session and includes an opening talk and 20-minute sitting session. The guided meditation begins at 12:03. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. To attend a Mindfulness Meditation online session in the future 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!

Mar 17, 2023 • 32min
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron 03/09/2023
Theme: Unity Artwork: Sacred Earthly Realms and Heavenly Paradises; Central Tibet; 17th century; Pigments on cloth;Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubinhttp://therubin.org/36h Teacher: Jon Aaron The Rubin Museum presents a weekly online 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 a recording of the live online session and includes an opening talk and 20-minute sitting session. The guided meditation begins at 13:13. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. To attend a Mindfulness Meditation online session in the future 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!

Mar 10, 2023 • 29min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 03/02/2023
Theme: Unity Artwork: Eleven-headed Avalokiteshvara; China; 18th century; Silk embroidery and gold thread; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;http://therubin.org/36eTeacher: Lavina Shamdasani The Rubin Museum presents a weekly online 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 a recording of the live online session and includes an opening talk and 20-minute sitting session. The guided meditation begins at 10:16. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. To attend a Mindfulness Meditation online session in the future 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!

Mar 3, 2023 • 40min
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 02/23/2023
Theme: Loving Kindness Artwork: Maitreya; Kham Province, Eastern Tibet; 19th century; Pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art;http://therubin.org/36d Teacher: Rebecca Li The Rubin Museum presents a weekly online 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 a recording of the live online session and includes an opening talk and 20-minute sitting session. The guided meditation begins at 22:25. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. To attend a Mindfulness Meditation online session in the future 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!

Feb 24, 2023 • 38min
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 02/16/2023
Theme: Loving Kindness Artwork: Butter Lamp; Tibet; 18th century; Metal, silver; Rubin Museum of Art; Gift of Ralph Redford; http://therubin.org/36cTeacher: Tracy Cochran The Rubin Museum presents a weekly online 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 a recording of the live online session and includes an opening talk and 20-minute sitting session. The guided meditation begins at 16:34. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine. To attend a Mindfulness Meditation online session in the future 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!