Mindfulness Meditation Podcast

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 BrownTheme: JoyFifth Dalai Lama Statue; Tibet; 17th Century; Wood with pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; LTL2022.1.1, Loaned by Dr. Tanpa Thondup and FamilyLearn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 SalzbergTheme: JoyAvalokiteshvara in his Potala Pure Land; Tibet; 18th century; ground mineral pigment, raised gold, fine gold line on cotton; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2012.4.5 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 RetholtzTheme: Awaken Butter Lamp; Tibet; 18th–20th century; silver, turquoise; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2011.13.8.2Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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; C2004.21.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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; C2003.11.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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: AwakenBuddha Shakyamuni; Tibet or Bhutan; late 17th-18th century; silk embroidery, appliqué; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.19.2Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.6.3Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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: CompassionAvalokiteshvara; Tibet; 12th century; copper alloy, silver inlay, traces of pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.24.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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; C2006.66.507Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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: CompassionBodhisattva Avalokiteshvara; Nepal; 13th-14th century; gilt copper alloy with semiprecious stone inlay; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.8Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 RinpocheTheme: Compassion Vajra; Tibet; 18th century; metal; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift from the collection of Jane Werner-Aye; SC2022.3.2.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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: RenewalGanesha; Madhya Pradesh, India; 11th century; sandstone; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.14.4Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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: RenewalThe Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobzang Gyatso (1617-1682) with Previous Incarnations; Central Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1996.29.3Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 ShamdasaniTheme: Renewal Maitreya, Buddha of the Future; Mongolia; 19th century; gilt copper alloy with pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.25.1a-bLearn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org. 

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: RenewalWrathful Activity, Fierce Energy; Shezad Dawood; 2018; neon on black painted board; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2020.1.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 RetholtzTheme: ResilienceMountain God Kula Kari; Tibet; 19th century; painted terracotta; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.7.3Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org. 

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 PascalTheme: ResilienceMahakala and Protector Deities; central Tibet; early 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2007.21.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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: ResiliencePadmasambhava, His Eight Manifestations, and Scenes from His Life; Gangteng Monastery, Bhutan; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; SC2012.4.13Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org. 

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 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org

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 SalzbergTheme: Lovingkindness Green Tara; Tibet; 17th century; brass with pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.3a-bLearn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.