The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 14:38. Teacher: Tracy Cochran Theme: Gratitude Artwork: Shadakshari Lokeshvara; western Tibet; 15th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum ...
Nov 29, 2024•36 min•Ep. 451
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 12:37. Teacher: Elaine Retholtz Theme: Gratitude Artwork: Tenth Zhamar, Mipam Chodrup Gyatso ; Kham Province, Eastern Tibet; late 18th-19th c...
Nov 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 450
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:54. Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Gratitude Artwork Queen of the World, Sipai Gyelmo ; China; 20th century; embroidery; Rubin Museum of H...
Nov 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 449
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:53. Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Openness Skull cup ; Nepal; ca. 18th century; metalwork and human skull; Rubin Museum of Himalayan A...
Nov 08, 2024•31 min•Ep. 448
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 17:26. Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Openness Artwork Padmasambhava ; Tibet; 15th century; silver and gilt copper alloy with inlays of tur...
Nov 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 447
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 11:39. Teacher: Elaine Retholtz Theme: Openness Artwork Avalokiteshvara in his Potala Pure Land ; Tibet; late 18th–early 19th century; pigmen...
Oct 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 446
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 25:16. Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche Theme: Openness Artwork Buddha Shakyamuni ; Tibet; 15th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum...
Oct 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 445
The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 9:55. Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Openness Artwork: Bodhisattva Maitreya ; Tibet or China; 17th-18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Mus...
Oct 11, 2024•27 min•Ep. 444
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. In this episode, Lama Aria Drolma's meditation begins at 31:35, Kimberly Brown's meditation at 52:23, and Tracy Cochran's meditation at 1:00. Teachers: Kimberly Brown, Tracy Cochran, and Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Transformation Artwork: Green Tara ; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cl...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 443
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 12:35. Teacher: Venerable Losang Gendun Theme: Transformation Artwork: Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon (Durga Mahisasuramardini); Nepal; 12th”“13th century; g...
Sep 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 442
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 13:48. Teacher: Do Tulku Rinpoche Theme: Transformation Artwork: Buddha Shakyamuni ; Bhutan; 19th century; silk textile appliqué with embroidery; Rubin Museum...
Sep 20, 2024•32 min•Ep. 441
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 12:41. Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Transformation Artwork: Black Cloak Mahakala ; Tibet; 19th century;pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of She...
Sep 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 440
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 21:07. Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: Interconnectedness Artwork: Earth, Wood, Nectarous and Plateau Medications (Chapter 20 Cont.) ; Chentsa, Amdo region, Nor...
Sep 06, 2024•33 min•Ep. 439
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 15:27. Teacher: Rebecca Li Theme: Interconnectedness Artwork: Sarvavid Vairochana Mandala ; Tibet; 17th century; Rubin Museum of Art, New York; Gift of Shelle...
Aug 30, 2024•38 min•Ep. 438
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 11:34. Teacher: Jon Aaron Theme: Interconnectedness Artwork: Water Bowl; Tibet; 20th century; silver; Rubin Museum of Art; This program is presented in partne...
Aug 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 437
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 20:43. Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche Theme: Interconnectedness Artwork: Avalokiteshavara ; Tibet; 15th century; copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalaya...
Aug 16, 2024•36 min•Ep. 436
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 15:50. Teacher: Swami Chidananda Theme: Interconnectedness Artwork: Prayer Wheel ; Tibet; 19th–20th century; wood, metal, and pigments; Rubin Museum of Art; g...
Aug 09, 2024•33 min•Ep. 435
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 16:11. Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Theme: Rebirth Artwork: Wheel of Life ; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; Gift of Shelley and Donal...
Aug 02, 2024•31 min•Ep. 434
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 7:33. Teacher: Elaine Retholtz Theme: Rebirth Artwork: Butter Lamp ; Tibet; 18th–20th century; Silver, turquoise; Rubin Museum of Art; This program is present...
Jul 26, 2024•31 min•Ep. 433
The Rubin Museum presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 14:55. Teacher: Tracy Cochran Theme: Rebirth Artwork: Gangteng Monastery , Bhutan; 19th century; Pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and D...
Jul 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 432
This Mindfulness Meditation session was recorded during a Hindustani Music and Meditation program that took place at the Rubin Museum on June 28, 2024. Theme : Self-Discovery Artwork : Green Tara ; Tibet; 13th century; brass with inlays of silver; Rubin Museum of Art; Teacher : Lama Aria Drolma The guided meditation begins at 07:39 . This meditation is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, teachers from the NY Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine...
Jul 12, 2024•15 min•Ep. 431
Theme: Self-Discovery Artwork: Kalachakra Cosmology Illustration ; Tibet; 16th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art http://therubin.org/38m Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and and includes an opening talk and a 20-minute meditation session. The guided meditation b...
Jul 05, 2024•26 min•Ep. 430
Theme: Self-Discovery Artwork: Tibetan Sheep Bone Prayer Beads; Tibet; date unknown; sheep bone and thread; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Anne Breckenridge Dorsey; http://therubin.org/38l Teacher: Kimberly Brown The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session,...
Jun 28, 2024•29 min•Ep. 429
Theme: Self-Discovery Artwork: Dipamkara Buddha ; Nepal; dated by inscription 1853; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation; http://therubin.org/38k Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute s...
Jun 21, 2024•32 min•Ep. 428
Theme: Self-Discovery Artwork: White Tara ; Tibet; 15th century; brass; Rubin Museum of Art; http://therubin.org/38j Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion. The guided meditation begins at 20:08. Th...
Jun 14, 2024•29 min•Ep. 427
Theme: Balance Artwork: Machik Labdron ; Kham Province, eastern Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art; Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; http://therubin.org/38i Teacher: Kaira Jewel Lingo The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, ...
Jun 07, 2024•43 min•Ep. 426
Theme: Balance Artwork: Pair of Cymbals ; Mongolia; 18th–19th century; metal alloy, silk; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; http://therubin.org/38e Teacher: Kimberly Brown The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing dis...
May 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 425
Theme: Balance Artwork: Manjushri Namasangiti ; Tibet; 19th century; metal alloy; Rubin Museum of Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; http://therubin.org/38h Teacher: Tracy Cochran The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion. ...
May 24, 2024•35 min•Ep. 424
Theme: Balance Artwork: Buddha Vajradhara ; Nepal; 14th century; gilt copper alloy with inlays of semiprecious stones; Rubin Museum of Art; http://therubin.org/38f Teacher: Jon Aaron The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion. T...
May 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 423
Theme: Balance Artwork: Pelden Lhamo Dusolma ; Bhutan; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation; http://therubin.org/38d Teacher: Elaine Retholtz The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience, and includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, a...
May 10, 2024•30 min•Ep. 422