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 7:30.

Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma

Theme: New Beginnings

Maitreya, Buddha of the Future; Mongolia; 19th century; gilt copper alloy with pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.25.1a-b

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 12:24.

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 Rubin Foundation; F1997.40.10

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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 15:30.

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

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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 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; C2006.30.1

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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 10:15.

Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani

Theme: Wisdom

Manjushri; Western Tibet; 10th century; copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.29.3

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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: 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 Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.66.669

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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 13:55.

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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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 18:39.

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; SC2012.7.1a-e

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