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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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    • 4.3 • 145 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 Elaine Retholtz 07/18/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 07/18/2024

    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: RebirthArtwork: Butter Lamp; Tibet; 18th–20th century; Silver, turquoise; Rubin Museum of Art;

    This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.

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

    • 30 min
    Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 07/11/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 07/11/2024

    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 Donald Rubin;  

    This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.

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

    • 36 min
    Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/28/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/28/2024

    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.  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!

    • 15 min
    Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/27/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma 06/27/2024

    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 begins at 10:02.
    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!

    • 26 min
    Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 06/20/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 06/20/2024

    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, and a closing discussion.
    The guided meditation begins at 07:37.
    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 Lavina Shamdasani 06/13/2024

    Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 06/13/2024

    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 sitting session, and a closing discussion.
    The guided meditation begins at 12:50.
    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!

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
145 Ratings

145 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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