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 8:30.

Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma

Theme: Awakening

Padmasambhava and Scenes from His Life Story; Kham province, eastern Tibet; 18th-19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.49.11

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 11:45.

Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani

Theme: Awakening

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 08:06.

Teacher: Kimberly Brown

Theme: Awakening

Lotus Goddess, Lakshmi; Nepal; 17th century; wood with pigments and gilt repoussé; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, formerly of Joe Gelpey collection; C2008.1a-b

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