

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
Episodes
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Nov 26, 2021 • 38min
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 11/22/2021
Theme: Transforming afflictive emotions
Artwork: Vajrayogini; Tibet; 18th century; Brass and gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Art;
[http://therubin.org/330];
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 20:17.
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!

Nov 19, 2021 • 29min
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Slazberg 11/15/2021
Theme: Transforming afflictive emotions
Artwork: Vajrasattva, Nepal; 14th century, Gilt copper alloy, Rubin Museum of Art, C2005.16.10 (HAR 65432)
[http://therubin.org/32-]
Teacher: Sharon Salzberg
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 15:40.
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!

Nov 13, 2021 • 37min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 11/08/2021
Theme: Transforming afflictive emotions
Artwork: Wheel of Life; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;
[http://therubin.org/32z]
Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma
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 15:30.
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!

Nov 5, 2021 • 35min
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 11/01/2021
Theme: Transforming afflictive emotions
Artwork: Tara Protecting from the Eight Fears; Kham Province, Southeastern Tibet; late 19th - early 20th century; Pigments on cloth with silk brocade; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Michael Henss, Zurich; C2014.8
[http://therubin.org/32w]
Teacher: 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 16:38.
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!

Oct 27, 2021 • 34min
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 10/25/2021
Theme: Mandala
Artwork: Mandala Chakrasavara and Vajravarahi; Ngor Ewam Choden Monastery, Tsang Province, Central Tibet; ca. 1505–1514; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art;
[http://therubin.org/32u]
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 18:38.
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!

Oct 22, 2021 • 34min
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Slazberg 10/18/2021
Theme: Mandala
Artwork: Mandala of Guhyasamaja-Akshobhyavajra; Tibet; 14th century; Pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation
[http://therubin.org/32s]
Teacher: Sharon Salzberg
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 14:03.
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!

Oct 7, 2021 • 35min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 10/04/2021
Theme: Mandala Artwork: Mandala of Chandra; Nepal; ca. 1500; pigments on cloth; paintings; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Shelly and Donald Rubin; [http://therubin.org/32o] Teacher: Sharon Salzberg 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 16:50. 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!

Oct 1, 2021 • 30min
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Slazberg 09/27/2021
Theme: Mandala
Artwork: Mandala of Heruka Krishna Yamari; Tsang Province, Central Tibet; 15th century; mineral pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art;
[http://therubin.org/32n]
Teacher: Sharon Salzberg
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 8:40.
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!

Sep 21, 2021 • 32min
Mindfulness Meditation with Kate Johnson 09/20/2021
Theme: Mandala Artwork: Mandala of Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; [http://therubin.org/32m] Teacher: Kate Johnson 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 11:22. 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!

Sep 3, 2021 • 38min
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 08/30/2021
Theme: Offering
Artwork: Tall Offering Table; Tibet; 19th century; wood, pigments; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Sandy Song Yan; C2012.5;
[http://therubin.org/32i]
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 19:51.
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!