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; Rubi...
Jun 27, 2025•29 min•Ep. 481
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; C2...
Jun 20, 2025•28 min•Ep. 480
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 17:32. Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Awaken Buddha Shakyamuni ; Tibet or Bhutan; late 17th-18th century; silk embroidery, appliqué; Rubin...
Jun 13, 2025•32 min•Ep. 479
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 ...
Jun 06, 2025•27 min•Ep. 478
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 18:57. Teacher: Rebecca Li Theme: Compassion Avalokiteshvara ; Tibet; 12th century; copper alloy, silver inlay, traces of pigment; Rubin Muse...
May 30, 2025•38 min•Ep. 477
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 Himal...
May 23, 2025•36 min•Ep. 476
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 10:43. Teacher: Reverend Doyeon Park Theme: Compassion Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara ; Nepal; 13th-14th century; gilt copper alloy with semipre...
May 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 475
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 16:10. Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche Theme: Compassion Vajra ; Tibet; 18th century; metal; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift from t...
May 09, 2025•30 min•Ep. 474
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:39. Teacher: Tracy Cochran Theme: Renewal Ganesha; Madhya Pradesh, India; 11th century; sandstone; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.14...
May 02, 2025•34 min•Ep. 473
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 16:47. Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Renewal The Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobzang Gyatso (1617-1682) with Previous Incarnations ; Centra...
Apr 25, 2025•33 min•Ep. 472
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 14:21. Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Renewal Maitreya, Buddha of the Future ; Mongolia; 19th century; gilt copper alloy with pigment; Rub...
Apr 18, 2025•32 min•Ep. 471
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 6:56. Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Renewal Wrathful Activity, Fierce Energy ; Shezad Dawood; 2018; neon on black painted board; Rubin Museu...
Apr 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 470
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 6:56. Teacher: Elaine Retholtz Theme: Resilience Mountain God Kula Kari ; Tibet; 19th century; painted terracotta; Rubin Museum of Himalayan ...
Apr 04, 2025•24 min•Ep. 469
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 17:59. Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: Resilience Mahakala and Protector Deities ; central Tibet; early 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin ...
Mar 28, 2025•29 min•Ep. 468
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 16:12. Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Resilience Padmasambhava, His Eight Manifestations, and Scenes from His Life ; Gangteng Monastery, Bh...
Mar 21, 2025•29 min•Ep. 467
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 o...
Mar 14, 2025•30 min•Ep. 466
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:22. Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Theme: Lovingkindness Green Tara; Tibet; 17th century; brass with pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2...
Mar 07, 2025•32 min•Ep. 465
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 25:18. Teacher: Rebecca Li Theme: Lovingkindness Red Avalokiteshvara also known as Bunga Dya and Macchendranath ; Nepal; dated by inscription...
Feb 28, 2025•42 min•Ep. 464
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 28:05. Teacher: Leslie Booker Theme: Lovingkindness Wrathful Shrine Doors ; Kham Region, eastern Tibet; ca. 19th century; wood, cloth, pigmen...
Feb 21, 2025•37 min•Ep. 463
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 12:42. Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Loving Kindness Artwork: Vajra, Bell, and Case ; Bhutan; 20th century; metal alloy (vajra and bell), as...
Feb 14, 2025•32 min•Ep. 462
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 14:47. Teacher: Tracy Cochran Theme: Intention Artwork: Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni ; northeastern India; 11th century; copper alloy with silve...
Feb 07, 2025•36 min•Ep. 461
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:02 . Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Intention Artwork: Ritual Bone Apron ; Tibet/Nepal; 18th–19th century; bone; Rubin Museum of Himala...
Jan 31, 2025•34 min•Ep. 460
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:25. Teacher: Elaine Retholtz Theme: Intention Artwork: Page of the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) Sutra Manuscript ; Tibet; ca. 13t...
Jan 24, 2025•30 min•Ep. 459
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 11:45. Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Intention Artwork: Wish-fulfilling Tree ; Tsherin Sherpa; Nepal; 2016; bronze cast mandala, found objec...
Jan 17, 2025•29 min•Ep. 458
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 08:28. Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Intention Artwork: Kaumari ; Nepal; 17th or 18th century; gilt copper alloy with semiprecious stone inl...
Jan 10, 2025•23 min•Ep. 457
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 10:26. Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Theme: Illumination Artwork: Vajrasattva ; central Tibet; 13th century; copper alloy with gold and blue pigme...
Jan 03, 2025•28 min•Ep. 456
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 21:49. Teacher: Rebecca Li Theme: Illumination Artwork: Goddess of the Dawn, Marichi ; Zanabazar; Mongolia; late 17th early 18th century; gil...
Dec 27, 2024•40 min•Ep. 455
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 21:08. Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: Illumination Artwork: Coral Mask of Begtse ; Mongolia; early 20th century; papier-mâché, coral, metal, f...
Dec 20, 2024•32 min•Ep. 454
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 16:50. Teacher: Jon Aaron Theme: Illumination Artwork: Manjushri ; Tibet; 15th century; bronze with traces of gold pigment; Rubin Museum of H...
Dec 13, 2024•32 min•Ep. 453
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 09:05. Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Gratitude Artwork: A parcel-gilt silver ritual ewer ; Tibet or Mongolia; 19th century; parcel-gilt silv...
Dec 06, 2024•29 min•Ep. 452
