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 13:53. Teacher: Lavina ShamdasaniTheme: OpennessSkull cup; Nepal; ca. 18th century; metalwork and human skull; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.8.1a-b (HAR 65333)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 17:26. Teacher: Lama Aria DrolmaTheme: OpennessArtwork 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 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 11:39. Teacher: Elaine RetholtzTheme: OpennessArtwork 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 Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2012.4.5 (HAR 1094)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 25:07. Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku RinpocheTheme: OpennessArtwork Buddha Shakyamuni; Tibet; 15th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.656 (HAR 700092)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 9:55. Teacher: Kimberly BrownTheme: OpennessArtwork: 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)Learn more about the Rubin's work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 DrolmaTheme: TransformationArtwork: Green Tara; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.19 (HAR 672)This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org. 

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 GendunTheme: TransformationArtwork: Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon (Durga Mahisasuramardini); Nepal; 12th”“13th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Art; C2005.16.11 (HAR 65433)This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org. 

Theme: Transformation Artwork: Buddha Shakyamuni; Bhutan; 19th century; silk textile appliqué with embroidery; Rubin Museum of Art;http://therubin.org/38yTeacher: Do Tulku RinpocheThe 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 13:48. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine.  If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free.  Have a mindful day!

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 DrolmaTheme: TransformationArtwork: Black Cloak Mahakala; Tibet; 19th century;pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art;  gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.562 (HAR 1044)This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 PascalTheme: InterconnectednessArtwork: 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; 1995-1996; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin Private Collection; C2014.9.24This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseu

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 LiTheme: InterconnectednessArtwork: Sarvavid Vairochana Mandala; Tibet; 17th century; Rubin Museum of Art, New York; Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org. 

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 AaronTheme: InterconnectednessArtwork: Water Bowl; Tibet; 20th century; silver; Rubin Museum of Art;This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org. 

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 RinpocheTheme: InterconnectednessArtwork: Avalokiteshavara; Tibet; 15th century; copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald RubinThis program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 ChidanandaTheme: InterconnectednessArtwork: Prayer Wheel; Tibet; 19th–20th century; wood, metal, and pigments; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Thomas IsenbergThis program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org. 

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 SalzbergTheme: RebirthArtwork: 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 Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 RetholtzTheme: RebirthArtwork: 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 York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.

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 CochranTheme: RebirthArtwork: Gangteng Monastery, Bhutan; 19th century; Pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin;  This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.Learn more about the Rubin Museum’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org. 

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 DrolmaThe 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 RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free.  Have a mindful day!

Theme: Self-Discovery Artwork: Kalachakra Cosmology Illustration; Tibet; 16th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Arthttp://therubin.org/38m Teacher: Lama Aria DrolmaThe Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and and includes an opening talk and a 20-minute meditation session.The guided meditation begins at 10:02. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine.  If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free.  Have a mindful day!

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/38lTeacher: 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 07:37. This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine.  If you would like to attend Mindfulness Meditation sessions in person or learn more, please visit our website at RubinMuseum.org/meditation.If you would like to support the Rubin Museum and this meditation series, we invite you to become a member and always attend for free.  Have a mindful d