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The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience at the Museum, and includes an opening talk and a 20-minute meditation session. Join us as we learn to quiet the mind, open the heart, and engage with the world more consciously

Mindfulness Meditation Podcast Rubin Museum of Art

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    • 4.4 • 143 Ratings

The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. This podcast is recorded in front of a live audience at the Museum, and includes an opening talk and a 20-minute meditation session. Join us as we learn to quiet the mind, open the heart, and engage with the world more consciously

    Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 05/09/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 05/09/2024

    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 discussion.
    The guided meditation begins at 09:45.
    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!

    • 25 min
    Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 05/23/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 05/23/2024

    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.
    The guided meditation begins at 15:07.
    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!

    • 35 min
    Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron 05/16/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron 05/16/2024

    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.
    The guided meditation begins at 13:02.
    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!

    • 31 min
    Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 05/02/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 05/02/2024

    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, and a closing discussion.
    The guided meditation begins at 13:35.
    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!

    • 29 min
    Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 04/25/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 04/25/2024

    Theme: Reimagine
    Artwork: Vajravarahi; Tibet; 19th century; embroidery on silk; Rubin Museum of Art;
    http://therubin.org/38c
    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 discussion.
    The guided meditation begins at 10:01.
    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!

    • 31 min
    Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 04/18/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 04/18/2024

    Theme: Reimagine
    Artwork: Red Avalokiteshvara; Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.549 (HAR 1028);
    http://therubin.org/38a
    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 sitting session, and a closing discussion.
    The guided meditation begins at 12:57.
    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!

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
143 Ratings

143 Ratings

Rykener ,

Beautiful.

I think the teacher’s name is “Sharon Salzberg,” not “Sharon Slazberg,” as in the show notes… ; )

maegsy32 ,

Great meditations

These are amazing! Great balance of quiet and talking. Love doing these first thing in the morning. Thank you!

Tula Yoga ,

Lovely

Where are the show notes and artwork?

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