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, 2026The 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: 00:30:10Mindfulness Meditation with Swami Chidananda 12/26/2025
Jan 02, 2026The 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
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma, Rebecca Li, and Tracy Cochran 12/18/2025
Dec 26, 2025The 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: 00:50:25Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 12/11/2025
Dec 19, 2025The 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: 00:27:16Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 12/04/2025
Dec 12, 2025The 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: 00:30:32Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 11/27/2025
Dec 05, 2025The 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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Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 11/20/2025
Nov 28, 2025The 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: 00:26:04Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Chok Tenzin Monlam 11/13/2025
Nov 21, 2025The 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: 00:29:53Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 11/06/2025
Nov 14, 2025The 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: 00:35:31Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 10/30/2025
Nov 07, 2025The 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
Mindfulness Meditation with Reverend Doyeon Park 10/23/2025
Oct 31, 2025The 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: 00:31:40Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche 10/16/2025
Oct 24, 2025The 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: 00:29:28Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 10/09/2025
Oct 17, 2025The 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
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 10/02/2025
Oct 10, 2025The 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: 00:26:21Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 09/25/2025
Oct 03, 2025The 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: 00:28:23Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 09/18/2025
Sep 26, 2025The 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
Mindfulness Meditation with Lopon Rigzen Lossal 09/11/2025
Sep 19, 2025The 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: 00:32:54Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 09/04/2025
Sep 12, 2025The 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: 00:36:11Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 08/28/2025
Sep 05, 2025The 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: 00:29:08Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 08/21/2025
Aug 29, 2025The 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: 00:39:18Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 08/14/2025
Aug 22, 2025The 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: 00:32:49Mindfulness Meditation with Tashi Chodron 08/07/2025
Aug 15, 2025The 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: 00:36:02Mindfulness Meditation with Leslie Booker 07/31/2025
Aug 08, 2025The 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
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 07/24/2025
Aug 01, 2025The 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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Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 07/17/2025
Jul 25, 2025The 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
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Duration: 00:33:59Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 07/10/2025
Jul 18, 2025The 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: 00:30:53Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 07/03/2025
Jul 11, 2025The 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: 00:30:48Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 06/26/2025
Jul 04, 2025The 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: 00:32:45Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 06/19/2025
Jun 27, 2025The 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: 00:29:40Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/12/2025
Jun 20, 2025The 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
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Duration: 00:28:39Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 06/05/2025
Jun 13, 2025The 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
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 05/29/2025
Jun 06, 2025The 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: 00:27:42Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 05/22/2025
May 30, 2025The 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: 00:38:05Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 05/15/2025
May 23, 2025The 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: 00:36:24Mindfulness Meditation with Reverend Doyeon Park 05/08/2025
May 16, 2025The 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: 00:28:07Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Rinpoche 05/01/2025
May 09, 2025The 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
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 04/24/2025
May 02, 2025The 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
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Duration: 00:34:20Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 4/17/2025
Apr 25, 2025The 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: 00:33:24Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 04/10/2025
Apr 18, 2025The 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
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Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 04/03/2025
Apr 11, 2025The 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: 00:30:59Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 03/27/2025
Apr 04, 2025The 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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Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 03/20/2025
Mar 28, 2025The 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: 00:28:54Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 03/13/2025
Mar 21, 2025The 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
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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 03/06/2025
Mar 14, 2025The 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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Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 02/27/2025
Mar 07, 2025The 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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Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 02/20/2025
Feb 28, 2025The 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: 00:42:17Mindfulness Meditation with Leslie Booker 02/13/2025
Feb 21, 2025The 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: 00:37:28Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 02/06/2025
Feb 14, 2025The 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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Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 01/30/2025
Feb 07, 2025The 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...
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 01/23/2025
Jan 31, 2025The 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
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Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani
Theme: Intention
Artwork: Ritual Bone Apron; Tibet/Nepal; 18th–19th century; bone; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.69.4
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Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 01/16/2025
Jan 24, 2025The 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: 00:30:49Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 01/09/2025
Jan 17, 2025The 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
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Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 01/02/2025
Jan 10, 2025The 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
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Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 12/26/2024
Jan 03, 2025The 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
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Duration: 00:28:40Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 12/19/2024
Dec 27, 2024The 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
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Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 12/12/2024
Dec 20, 2024The 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...
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron 12/05/2024
Dec 13, 2024The 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: 00:31:55Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 11/28/2024
Dec 06, 2024The 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
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Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 11/21/2024
Nov 29, 2024The 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...
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 11/14/2024
Nov 22, 2024The 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: 00:31:31Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 11/07/2024
Nov 15, 2024The 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)
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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 10/31/2024
Nov 08, 2024The 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)
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Duration: 00:30:55Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 10/24/2024
Nov 01, 2024The 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)
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Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 10/17/2024
Oct 25, 2024The 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: 00:31:24Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche 10/10/2024
Oct 18, 2024The 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)
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 10/03/2024
Oct 11, 2024The 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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Mindfulness Meditation: Spotlight on Women’s Leadership in American Buddhism 09/26/2024
Oct 04, 2024The 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)
Mindfulness Meditation with Venerable Losang Gendun 09/19/2024
Sep 27, 2024The 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)
Mindfulness Meditation with Do Tulku Rinpoche 09/12/2024
Sep 20, 2024The 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: 00:32:13Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 09/05/2024
Sep 13, 2024The 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: 00:27:57Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 08/29/2024
Sep 06, 2024The 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: 00:33:48Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 08/22/2024
Aug 30, 2024The 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: 00:38:03Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron 08/15/2024
Aug 23, 2024The 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: 00:29:59Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche 08/08/2024
Aug 16, 2024The 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: 00:36:30Mindfulness Meditation with Swami Chidananda 08/01/2024
Aug 09, 2024The 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: 00:33:17Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 07/25/2024
Aug 02, 2024The 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: 00:31:42Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 07/18/2024
Jul 26, 2024The 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: 00:31:09Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 07/11/2024
Jul 19, 2024The 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: 00:36:31Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/28/2024
Jul 12, 2024This 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: 00:15:23Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/27/2024
Jul 05, 2024Theme: 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: 00:26:20Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 06/20/2024
Jun 28, 2024Theme: 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: 00:29:47Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 06/13/2024
Jun 21, 2024Theme: 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, 2024Theme: 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: 00:29:34Mindfulness Meditation with Kaira Jewel Lingo 05/30/2024
Jun 07, 2024Theme: 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: 00:43:33Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 05/09/2024
May 31, 2024Theme: 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: 00:26:01Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 05/23/2024
May 24, 2024Theme: 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: 00:35:34Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron 05/16/2024
May 17, 2024Theme: 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: 00:31:36Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 05/02/2024
May 10, 2024Theme: 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: 00:30:14Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 04/25/2024
May 03, 2024Theme: 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: 00:31:32Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 04/18/2024
Apr 26, 2024Theme: 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: 00:28:55Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 04/11/2024
Apr 19, 2024Theme: Reimagine
Artwork: Buddha Shakyamuni; Swat; 8th century; bronze; Rubin Museum of Art; C2006.71.10;
http://therubin.org/388
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: 00:29:09Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 04/04/2024
Apr 12, 2024Theme: 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: 00:29:45Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 03/28/2024
Apr 05, 2024Theme: 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: 00:29:55Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 03/21/2024
Mar 29, 2024Theme: 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: 00:34:44Mindfulness Meditation with Swami Chidananda 03/14/2024
Mar 22, 2024Theme: 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: 00:31:35Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 03/07/2024
Mar 15, 2024Theme: Reawaken
Artwork: Tibetan Shrine Cabinet (Chosham); New York, New York; 2012-2013; Wood, pigments and varnish; Rubin Museum of Art;
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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: 00:31:31Mindfulness Meditation with Geshe Lhakdor 02/29/2024
Mar 08, 2024Theme: Love
Artwork: Maitreya (or Buddha Shakyamuni); Tibet; 14th century; brass with copper alloy, silver and copper inlay; Rubin Museum of Art;
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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: 00:28:26Special Teaching Session with Tulku Pema Rigtsal Rinpoche 02/22/2024
Mar 01, 2024Theme: 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;
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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: 00:47:18Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li 02/15/2024
Feb 23, 2024Theme: 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: 00:40:30Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 02/08/2024
Feb 16, 2024Theme: Love
Artwork: Buddha Shakyamuni; Northwestern Nepal, Khasa Malls rule; 13th -14th century; Glit copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Art;
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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 11:29.
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