Mindfulness Meditation Podcast

Mindfulness Meditation Podcast

By: Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art

Language: en

Categories: Arts, Education, Self Improvement

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.

Episodes

Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
Jan 09, 2026

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 12:24.


Teacher:  Sharon Salzberg

Theme: New Beginnings

Wheel of Life; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Donald Rub...

Duration: 00:30:10
Mindfulness Meditation with Swami Chidananda 12/26/2025
Jan 02, 2026

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 15:30.


Teacher:  Swami Chidananda 

Theme: Wisdom

Lama (Teacher) Milarepa; Tibet; 18th century; stone; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.52.4

Duration: 00:23:12

Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma, Rebecca Li, and Tracy Cochran 12/18/2025
Dec 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  33:33.


Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma, Rebecca Li, and Tracy Cochran

Theme: Wisdom 

Buddha Shakyamuni; Bhutan; 19th century; silk textile appliqué with embroidery; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006...

Duration: 00:50:25
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 12/11/2025
Dec 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 10:15.


Teacher:  Lavina Shamdasani

Theme: Wisdom

Manjushri; Western Tibet; 10th century; copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.29.3


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Duration: 00:27:16
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 12/04/2025
Dec 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 10:31.


Teacher: Elaine Retholtz 

Theme: Wisdom 

Page of the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) Sutra Manuscript; Tibet; ca. 13th–14th century; pigments, gold and silver inks on paper; Rubin...

Duration: 00:30:32
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 11/27/2025
Dec 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 13:55.

Teacher:  Lavina Shamdasani

Theme: Generosity 

Vasudhara, Goddess of Abundance; Nepal; 17th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2007.27.2


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Duration: 00:29:39
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 11/20/2025
Nov 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 18:39.


Teacher: Michel Pascal 

Theme: Generosity 

Mandala Offering Set; Central Tibet; mid 20th century; gilt silver; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; SC20...

Duration: 00:26:04
Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Chok Tenzin Monlam 11/13/2025
Nov 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 09:23.


Teacher: Dr. Chok Tenzin Monlam 

Theme: Generosity 

Buddha Ratnasambhava with Wealth Deities; Tibet; early to mid-14th century; mineral pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art...

Duration: 00:29:53
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 11/06/2025
Nov 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 13:00.


Teacher: Tracy Cochran 

Theme: Generosity 

White Tara with Long Life Deities; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, gift of the Shelley and...

Duration: 00:35:31
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 10/30/2025
Nov 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 16:11.


Teacher: Sharon Salzberg

Theme: Fluidity

Shiva Vishavarupa, Universal form with Consort; Nepal; mid 19th century; pigments on cotton; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.20.2

Duration: 00:29:30

Mindfulness Meditation with Reverend Doyeon Park 10/23/2025
Oct 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 14:00.


Teacher: Reverend Doyeon Park

Theme: Fluidity 

Coral Mask of Begtse; Mongolia; early 20th century; papier-mâché, coral, metal, fabric; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.41.1a-k

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Duration: 00:31:40
Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche 10/16/2025
Oct 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 11:31.


Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche

Theme: Fluidity

Tara in Her Pure Realm, Khadiravana; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; silk brocade; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2...

Duration: 00:29:28
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 10/09/2025
Oct 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 11:53.


Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani 

Theme: Fluidity 

Vajrasattva; Nepal; 14th century; gilt copper alloy of multiple parts with traces of pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.10

Duration: 00:33:39

Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 10/02/2025
Oct 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 08:30.


Teacher: Kimberly Brown 

Theme: Fluidity

Machik Labdron (1055-1153); Western Tibet or Western Himalayas; ca. 16th century; bronze with silver  inlay; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2013.12.3a-b<...

Duration: 00:26:21
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 09/25/2025
Oct 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 10:00.


Teacher: Elaine Retholtz

Theme: Change 

Peaceful and Wrathful Deities of the Bardo; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, gift of Shelley and...

Duration: 00:28:23
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 09/18/2025
Sep 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 13:09.


Teacher: Kimberly Brown 

Theme: Change

Ganapati; Tibet; 17th century; gilt copper alloy with pigments and turquoise inlays; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.25


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Duration: 00:34:15
Mindfulness Meditation with Lopon Rigzen Lossal 09/11/2025
Sep 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 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-b<...

Duration: 00:32:54
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 09/04/2025
Sep 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 15:41.

Teacher: Tracy Cochran

Theme: Change

Wheel of Life; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.40.10

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Duration: 00:36:11
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 08/28/2025
Sep 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  12:27.


Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma 

Theme: Serenity

Maitreya, the Future Buddha; Tibet; ca. second quarter 15th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the...

Duration: 00:29:08
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 08/21/2025
Aug 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 21:17.


Teacher: Rebecca Li  

Theme: Serenity

Shakyamuni Buddha; Amdo Province, eastern Tibet; 16th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Don...

Duration: 00:39:18
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 08/14/2025
Aug 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 18:23.  


Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani 

Theme: Serenity 
Prayer Beads; Tibet, 19th century; Turquoise, bone, and silver; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2012.6.13 

 

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Duration: 00:32:49
Mindfulness Meditation with Tashi Chodron 08/07/2025
Aug 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 17:06.

Teacher: Tashi Chodron 

Theme: Serenity

Sherab Chamma, “Loving Mother of Wisdom”; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.4.7 


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Duration: 00:36:02
Mindfulness Meditation with Leslie Booker 07/31/2025
Aug 08, 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 Booker

Theme: Joy

Lords of the Charnel Ground, Smashana Adipati; Tibet; 18th century, painted terracotta; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.36.1 


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Duration: 00:26:24
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 07/24/2025
Aug 01, 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 Drolma

Theme: 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 Rubin


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Duration: 00:26:32
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 07/17/2025
Jul 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 6:24. 


Teacher: Michel Pascal 

Theme: Joy 

Prayer Wheel; Tibet; 19th–20th century; wood, metal, and pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; SC2019.32a-h


Learn...

Duration: 00:33:59
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 07/10/2025
Jul 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 13:23.


Teacher: Kimberly Brown

Theme: Joy

Fifth Dalai Lama Statue; Tibet; 17th Century; Wood with pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; LTL2022.1.1, Loaned by Dr. Tanpa Thondup an...

Duration: 00:30:53
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 07/03/2025
Jul 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 13:14.


Teacher: Sharon Salzberg

Theme: Joy

Avalokiteshvara in his Potala Pure Land; Tibet; 18th century; ground mineral pigment, raised gold, fine gold line on cotton; Rubin Museum of...

Duration: 00:30:48
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 06/26/2025
Jul 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 6:43.


Teacher: Elaine Retholtz

Theme: Awaken 

Butter Lamp; Tibet; 18th–20th century; silver, turquoise; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2011.13.8.2


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Duration: 00:32:45
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 06/19/2025
Jun 27, 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; C2004.21.1


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Duration: 00:29:40
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/12/2025
Jun 20, 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; C2003.11.1


Learn more about the...

Duration: 00:28:39
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 06/05/2025
Jun 13, 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: Awaken

Buddha Shakyamuni; Tibet or Bhutan; late 17th-18th century; silk embroidery, appliqué; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.19.2


Duration: 00:32:40
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 05/29/2025
Jun 06, 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...

Duration: 00:27:42
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 05/22/2025
May 30, 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: Compassion

Avalokiteshvara; Tibet; 12th century; copper alloy, silver inlay, traces of pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.24.1


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Duration: 00:38:05
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 05/15/2025
May 23, 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; C2006.66.507


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Duration: 00:36:24
Mindfulness Meditation with Reverend Doyeon Park 05/08/2025
May 16, 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 10:43.


Teacher: Reverend Doyeon Park 

Theme: Compassion

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara; Nepal; 13th-14th century; gilt copper alloy with semiprecious stone inlay; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.8

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Duration: 00:28:07
Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Rinpoche 05/01/2025
May 09, 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 16:10.


Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche

Theme: Compassion 

Vajra; Tibet; 18th century; metal; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift from the collection of Jane Werner-Aye; SC2022.3.2.1


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Duration: 00:29:55
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 04/24/2025
May 02, 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 13:39.


Teacher: Tracy Cochran 


Theme: Renewal

Ganesha; Madhya Pradesh, India; 11th century; sandstone; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.14.4


Lea...

Duration: 00:34:20
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 4/17/2025
Apr 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 16:47.


Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani 


Theme: Renewal

The Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobzang Gyatso (1617-1682) with Previous Incarnations; Central Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rub...

Duration: 00:33:24
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 04/10/2025
Apr 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 14:21.

Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani

Theme: Renewal 

Maitreya, Buddha of the Future; Mongolia; 19th century; gilt copper alloy with pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.25.1a-b


Learn more about the Rub...

Duration: 00:32:06
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 04/03/2025
Apr 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 6:56.


Teacher: Kimberly Brown 

Theme: Renewal

Wrathful Activity, Fierce Energy; Shezad Dawood; 2018; neon on black painted board; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2020.1.1


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Duration: 00:30:59
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 03/27/2025
Apr 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 6:56.

Teacher: Elaine Retholtz

Theme: Resilience

Mountain God Kula Kari; Tibet; 19th century; painted terracotta; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.7.3


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Duration: 00:24:02
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 03/20/2025
Mar 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 17:59.


Teacher: Michel Pascal


Theme: Resilience


Mahakala and Protector Deities; central Tibet; early 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Hi...

Duration: 00:28:54
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 03/13/2025
Mar 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 16:12.

Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma 

Theme: Resilience

Padmasambhava, His Eight Manifestations, and Scenes from His Life; Gangteng Monastery, Bhutan; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; SC2012.4.13


Lea...

Duration: 00:29:13
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 03/06/2025
Mar 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 13:22.


Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani 

Theme: Resilience 

Lotus Mandala of Hevajra; northeastern India; 12th century; copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.10.2 


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Duration: 00:30:01
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 02/27/2025
Mar 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 13:22.

Teacher: Sharon Salzberg

Theme: Lovingkindness 

Green Tara; Tibet; 17th century; brass with pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.3a-b


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Duration: 00:32:32
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 02/20/2025
Feb 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 25:18.

Teacher: Rebecca Li 

Theme: Lovingkindness 

Red Avalokiteshvara also known as Bunga Dya and Macchendranath; Nepal; dated by inscription, 1842; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubi...

Duration: 00:42:17
Mindfulness Meditation with Leslie Booker 02/13/2025
Feb 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 28:05. 


Teacher: Leslie Booker

Theme: Lovingkindness 

Wrathful Shrine Doors; Kham Region, eastern Tibet; ca. 19th century; wood, cloth, pigments, gesso, varnish; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Bob and Lois Baylis; C201...

Duration: 00:37:28
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 02/06/2025
Feb 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 12:42.
 

Teacher: Kimberly Brown  

Theme: Loving Kindness 

Artwork: Vajra, Bell, and Case; Bhutan; 20th century; metal alloy (vajra and bell), ash wood (case); Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; SC2010.8a-c  


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Duration: 00:32:17
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 01/30/2025
Feb 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 14:47. 

Teacher: Tracy Cochran 

Theme: Intention 

Artwork: Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni; northeastern India; 11th century; copper alloy with silver and copper inlays and traces of gilding; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.29.1 


Lea...

Duration: 00:36:22
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 01/23/2025
Jan 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 13:02
.

Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani 

Theme: Intention 

Artwork: Ritual Bone Apron; Tibet/Nepal; 18th–19th century; bone; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.69.4


Learn more about the Rubin’s work around t...

Duration: 00:34:45
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 01/16/2025
Jan 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 13:25.

Teacher: Elaine Retholtz

Theme: Intention 

Artwork: Page of the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) Sutra Manuscript; Tibet; ca. 13th–14th century; pigments, gold and silver inks on paper; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006...

Duration: 00:30:49
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 01/09/2025
Jan 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 11:45.

Teacher: Kimberly Brown 

Theme: Intention 

Artwork: Wish-fulfilling Tree; Tsherin Sherpa;  Nepal; 2016; bronze cast mandala, found objects, and rubble; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2019.1.1a-j


Learn more about the Rubin...

Duration: 00:29:23
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 01/02/2025
Jan 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  08:28.

Teacher: Kimberly Brown 

Theme: Intention 

Artwork: Kaumari; Nepal; 17th or 18th century; gilt copper alloy with semiprecious stone inlays; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.44.1


Learn more about the Rubin...

Duration: 00:23:13
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 12/26/2024
Jan 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  10:26.

Teacher: Sharon Salzberg

Theme: Illumination 

Artwork: Vajrasattva; central Tibet; 13th century; copper alloy with gold and blue pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2009.13

Learn more about the Rubin’s work a...

Duration: 00:28:40
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 12/19/2024
Dec 27, 2024

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 21:49.


Teacher: Rebecca Li 

Theme: Illumination 

Artwork: Goddess of the Dawn, Marichi; Zanabazar; Mongolia; late 17th early 18th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.26


Learn more...

Duration: 00:40:02
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 12/12/2024
Dec 20, 2024

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  21:08.


Teacher: Michel Pascal 

Theme: Illumination 

Artwork:  Coral Mask of Begtse; Mongolia; early 20th century; papier-mâché, coral, metal, fabric; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.41.1a-k


Learn more about th...

Duration: 00:32:08
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron 12/05/2024
Dec 13, 2024

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 16:50.

Teacher: Jon Aaron 

Theme: Illumination 

Artwork: Manjushri; Tibet; 15th century; bronze with traces of gold pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.23.2

Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the wo...

Duration: 00:31:55
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 11/28/2024
Dec 06, 2024

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 09:05. 

Teacher: Kimberly Brown 

Theme: Gratitude

Artwork: A parcel-gilt silver ritual ewer; Tibet or Mongolia; 19th century; parcel-gilt silver; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2011.11


Learn more about the Rubin’s work...

Duration: 00:29:02
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 11/21/2024
Nov 29, 2024

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 14:38. 


Teacher: Tracy Cochran 
Theme: Gratitude

Artwork: Shadakshari Lokeshvara; western Tibet; 15th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of John C. Rezk; C2010.11


Learn more abou...

Duration: 00:36:17
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 11/14/2024
Nov 22, 2024

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 12:37. 


Teacher: Elaine Retholtz

Theme: Gratitude

Artwork: Tenth Zhamar, Mipam Chodrup Gyatso; Kham Province, Eastern Tibet; late 18th-19th century; pigments on silk; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of the Shelley and...

Duration: 00:31:31
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 11/07/2024
Nov 15, 2024

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 13:54. 

Teacher: Kimberly Brown 

Theme: Gratitude

Artwork Queen of the World, Sipai Gyelmo; China; 20th century; embroidery; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.51.2 (HAR 65269)


Learn more about the Rubin’s work a...

Duration: 00:35:38
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 10/31/2024
Nov 08, 2024

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 13:53. 


Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani


Theme: Openness


Skull cup; Nepal; ca. 18th century; metalwork and human skull; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.8.1a-b (HAR 65333)

Learn more about the...

Duration: 00:30:55
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 10/24/2024
Nov 01, 2024

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 17:26. 

Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma

Theme: Openness

Artwork Padmasambhava; Tibet; 15th century; silver and gilt copper alloy with inlays of turquoise and coral; Rubin Museum of Art; C2005.16.36 (HAR 65459)


Learn mor...

Duration: 00:30:33
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 10/17/2024
Oct 25, 2024

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 11:39. 

Teacher: Elaine Retholtz

Theme: Openness

Artwork Avalokiteshvara in his Potala Pure Land; Tibet; late 18th–early 19th century; pigments on cloth, silk brocade, cotton backing; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shell...

Duration: 00:31:24
Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche 10/10/2024
Oct 18, 2024

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 25:16. 


Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche


Theme: Openness


Artwork Buddha Shakyamuni; Tibet; 15th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.656 (HAR 700092)

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Duration: 00:40:14
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 10/03/2024
Oct 11, 2024

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 9:55. 

Teacher: Kimberly Brown

Theme: Openness

Artwork: Bodhisattva Maitreya; Tibet or China; 17th-18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.34 (HAR 1111)


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Duration: 00:26:57
Mindfulness Meditation: Spotlight on Women’s Leadership in American Buddhism 09/26/2024
Oct 04, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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.

In this episode, Lama Aria Drolma's meditation begins at 31:35, Kimberly Brown's meditation at 52:23, and Tracy Cochran's meditation at 1:00.


Teachers: Kimberly Brown, Tracy Cochran, and Lama Aria Drolma

Theme: Transformation

Artwork: Green Tara; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.19 (HAR 672)

Duration: 01:04:59

Mindfulness Meditation with Venerable Losang Gendun 09/19/2024
Sep 27, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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 12:35. 


Teacher: Venerable Losang Gendun


Theme: Transformation

Artwork: Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon (Durga Mahisasuramardini); Nepal; 12th”“13th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Art; C2005.16.11 (HAR 65433)


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Duration: 00:30:08
Mindfulness Meditation with Do Tulku Rinpoche 09/12/2024
Sep 20, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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 13:48. 


Teacher: Do Tulku Rinpoche


Theme: Transformation

Artwork: Buddha Shakyamuni; Bhutan; 19th century; silk textile appliqué with embroidery; Rubin Museum of Art; C2006.30.1 (HAR 65652)


This prog...

Duration: 00:32:13
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 09/05/2024
Sep 13, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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 12:41. 

Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma

Theme: Transformation


Artwork: Black Cloak Mahakala; Tibet; 19th century;pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art;  gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.562 (HAR 1044)


Th...

Duration: 00:27:57
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 08/29/2024
Sep 06, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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 21:07. 


Teacher: Michel Pascal


Theme: Interconnectedness

Artwork: Earth, Wood, Nectarous and Plateau Medications (Chapter 20 Cont.); Chentsa, Amdo region, Northeastern Tibet (Jianzha, Qinghai Province, China); Hua Khar active 1990s, Qinghai Province, China; 1995-19...

Duration: 00:33:48
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 08/22/2024
Aug 30, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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: Rebecca Li

Theme: Interconnectedness

Artwork: Sarvavid Vairochana Mandala; Tibet; 17th century; Rubin Museum of Art, New York; Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;


This program is...

Duration: 00:38:03
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron 08/15/2024
Aug 23, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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 11:34. 


Teacher: Jon Aaron

Theme: Interconnectedness

Artwork: Water Bowl; Tibet; 20th century; silver; Rubin Museum of Art;

This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New...

Duration: 00:29:59
Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche 08/08/2024
Aug 16, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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 20:43. 


Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche

Theme: Interconnectedness

Artwork: Avalokiteshavara; Tibet; 15th century; copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin

This program is presented in...

Duration: 00:36:30
Mindfulness Meditation with Swami Chidananda 08/01/2024
Aug 09, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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 15:50. 


Teacher: Swami Chidananda

Theme: Interconnectedness

Artwork: Prayer Wheel; Tibet; 19th–20th century; wood, metal, and pigments; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Thomas Isenberg

This program is presented in partnership with...

Duration: 00:33:17
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 07/25/2024
Aug 02, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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 16:11. 

Teacher: Sharon Salzberg

Theme: Rebirth
Artwork: Wheel of Life; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; 


This program is presented in partnership with...

Duration: 00:31:42
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 07/18/2024
Jul 26, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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 7:33. 

Teacher: Elaine Retholtz

Theme: Rebirth
Artwork: Butter Lamp; Tibet; 18th–20th century; Silver, turquoise; Rubin Museum of Art;


This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New Y...

Duration: 00:31:09
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 07/11/2024
Jul 19, 2024

The Rubin Museum 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 14:55. 


Teacher: Tracy Cochran

Theme: Rebirth

Artwork: Gangteng Monastery, Bhutan; 19th century; Pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;  


This program is pres...

Duration: 00:36:31
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/28/2024
Jul 12, 2024

This Mindfulness Meditation session was recorded during a Hindustani Music and Meditation program that took place at the Rubin Museum on June 28, 2024.

Theme: Self-Discovery

Artwork: Green Tara; Tibet; 13th century; brass with inlays of silver; Rubin Museum of Art;

Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma

The guided meditation begins at 07:39.

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 R...

Duration: 00:15:23
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/27/2024
Jul 05, 2024

Theme: Self-Discovery

Artwork: Kalachakra Cosmology Illustration; Tibet; 16th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art


http://therubin.org/38m

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 and includes an opening talk and a 20-minute meditation session.

The guided meditation begins at 10:02.

This meditation is...

Duration: 00:26:20
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 06/20/2024
Jun 28, 2024

Theme: Self-Discovery

Artwork: Tibetan Sheep Bone Prayer Beads; Tibet; date unknown; sheep bone and thread; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Anne Breckenridge Dorsey;

http://therubin.org/38l

Teacher: Kimberly Brown 

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 a...

Duration: 00:29:47
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 06/13/2024
Jun 21, 2024

Theme: Self-Discovery

Artwork: Dipamkara Buddha; Nepal; dated by inscription 1853; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation; 

http://therubin.org/38k

Teacher: 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 12:50. Duration: 00:32:25

Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/06/2024
Jun 14, 2024

Theme: Self-Discovery
Artwork: White Tara; Tibet; 15th century; brass; Rubin Museum of Art;
http://therubin.org/38j
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 20:08.

This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers fr...

Duration: 00:29:34
Mindfulness Meditation with Kaira Jewel Lingo 05/30/2024
Jun 07, 2024

Theme: Balance

Artwork: Machik Labdron; Kham Province, eastern Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;

http://therubin.org/38i

Teacher: Kaira Jewel Lingo

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...

Duration: 00:43:33
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 05/09/2024
May 31, 2024

Theme: Balance

Artwork: Pair of Cymbals; Mongolia; 18th–19th century; metal alloy, silk; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;

http://therubin.org/38e

Teacher: Kimberly Brown

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 09:45.

...

Duration: 00:26:01
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 05/23/2024
May 24, 2024

Theme: Balance

Artwork: Manjushri Namasangiti; Tibet; 19th century; metal alloy; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;

http://therubin.org/38h

Teacher: 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 15:07.

This...

Duration: 00:35:34
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron 05/16/2024
May 17, 2024

Theme: Balance

Artwork: Buddha Vajradhara; Nepal; 14th century; gilt copper alloy with inlays of semiprecious stones; Rubin Museum of Art;

http://therubin.org/38f

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 13:02.

This...

Duration: 00:31:36
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 05/02/2024
May 10, 2024

Theme: Balance

Artwork: Pelden Lhamo Dusolma; Bhutan; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation;

http://therubin.org/38d

Teacher: 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 13:35.<...

Duration: 00:30:14
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 04/25/2024
May 03, 2024

Theme: Reimagine

Artwork: Vajravarahi; Tibet; 19th century; embroidery on silk; Rubin Museum of Art;

http://therubin.org/38c

Teacher: Kimberly Brown 

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 10:01.

This meditation is presented in partnership with S...

Duration: 00:31:32
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 04/18/2024
Apr 26, 2024

Theme: Reimagine

Artwork: Red Avalokiteshvara; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.549 (HAR 1028);

http://therubin.org/38a

Teacher: 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 12:57. <...

Duration: 00:28:55
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 04/11/2024
Apr 19, 2024

Theme: Reimagine

Artwork: Buddha Shakyamuni; Swat; 8th century; bronze; Rubin Museum of Art; C2006.71.10;

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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 15:16.

This meditation is presented in partnership with...

Duration: 00:29:09
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 04/04/2024
Apr 12, 2024

Theme: Reimagine
 
Artwork: Padmasambhava (Following A Set Of The Great Adepts Designed By Situ Panchen); Kham Province, Eastern Tibet; 19th century; Pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art;

http://therubin.org/386

Teacher: Michel Pascal 

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 gu...

Duration: 00:29:45
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 03/28/2024
Apr 05, 2024

Theme: Reawaken

Artwork: Pratisara, One of the Five Protector Goddesses; Central Tibet, possibly Densatil Monastery; mid-14th to mid-15th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Art;

http://therubin.org/385

Teacher: Sharon Salzberg

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...

Duration: 00:29:55
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 03/21/2024
Mar 29, 2024

Theme: Reawaken

Artwork: Green Tara; Tibet; 13th century; brass with inlays of silver; Rubin Museum of Art;

http://therubin.org/384

Teacher: 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 12:06.

This meditation is presented in p...

Duration: 00:34:44
Mindfulness Meditation with Swami Chidananda 03/14/2024
Mar 22, 2024

Theme: Reawaken

Artwork: Sherab Chamma, “Loving Mother Of Wisdom”; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; 


http://therubin.org/383 

Teacher: Swami Chidananda   

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 19:29. 

This meditation is presen...

Duration: 00:31:35
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 03/07/2024
Mar 15, 2024

Theme: Reawaken

Artwork: Tibetan Shrine Cabinet (Chosham); New York, New York; 2012-2013; Wood, pigments and varnish; Rubin Museum of Art;

http://therubin.org/382

Teacher: Michel Pascal

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 16:59.

This meditation...

Duration: 00:31:31
Mindfulness Meditation with Geshe Lhakdor 02/29/2024
Mar 08, 2024

Theme: Love

Artwork: Maitreya (or Buddha Shakyamuni); Tibet; 14th century; brass with copper alloy, silver and copper inlay; Rubin Museum of Art;


http://therubin.org/381

Teacher: Geshe Lhakdor 

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 a...

Duration: 00:28:26
Special Teaching Session with Tulku Pema Rigtsal Rinpoche 02/22/2024
Mar 01, 2024

Theme: Love

Artwork: Five-prong Bell & Dorje Set; Probable Urga or Dolonor (Mongolia); ca. late 19th century; silver, metal (Li, five metal compound); Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Phillip J. Rudko;

http://therubin.org/380

Teacher: Tulku Pema Rigtsal Rinpoche 

This week’s meditation session is led by Tulku Pema Rigtsal Rinpoche and the theme is Love. In this special session, Tulku Pema Rigtsal Rinpoche gives a teaching not only based on an object in the Rubin’s collection and the nature of love and compassion, but also an instructive tutorial on how t...

Duration: 00:47:18
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 02/15/2024
Feb 23, 2024

Theme: Love

Artwork: Yogini Nairatmya; Tibet; 17th century; gilt copper alloy, gems, and pigment; gift of the Nyingjei Lam Collections and Anna Maria and Fabio Rossi; Rubin Museum of Art; C2018.3.1 (HAR 68463)


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Teacher: Rebecca Li

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...

Duration: 00:40:30
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 02/08/2024
Feb 16, 2024

Theme: Love

Artwork: Buddha Shakyamuni; Northwestern Nepal, Khasa Malls rule; 13th -14th century; Glit copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Art;

http://therubin.org/37-

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 11:29.

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Duration: 00:28:28