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Mindfulness Meditation Podcast

Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art

Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation series presented by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art—a global museum dedicated to promoting Himalayan art and its insights. Each episode is inspired by an artwork from the Museum’s collection, led by a prominent meditation teacher, and framed around a monthly theme. The sessions are for beginners and skilled meditators alike and include an opening talk and a 20-minute guided meditation. Join us as we learn to quiet the mind, open the heart, and engage with the world more consciously.

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#549
Friday · 31 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal
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 21:44. Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: Impermanence Artwork: Flying Naga | Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#548
October 9 · 35 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma
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 13:16. Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Impermanence Artwork: Machik Labdron (1055-1153) | Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#547
October 2 · 30 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron
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 9:50. Teacher: Jon Aaron Theme: Impermanence Artwork: : Vajrabhairava | Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#546
September 25 · 33 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
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 10:35. Teacher: Elaine Retholtz Theme: Clarity Artwork: White Manjushri | Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#545
September 18 · 34 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran
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 13:18. Teacher: Tracy Cochran Theme: Clarity Artwork: Medicine Buddha Palace (Copy of first painting from the set of the Tibetan Medical Paintings from Mentsikhang Lhasa) | Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#544
September 11 · 32 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche
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 12:11. Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche Theme: Clarity Artwork: Incense Burner | Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#543
September 4 · 31 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal
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 17:27. Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: Clarity Artwork: Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) | Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#542
August 28 · 25 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma
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 11:36. Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Discernment Artwork: Six-syllable Avalokiteshvara rescuing from the Eight Fears | Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#541
August 21 · 26 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
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 09:59. Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Discernment Artwork: https://rubinmuseum.org/collection/c2004-28-5/ Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#540
August 14 · 36 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
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 14.00. Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Discernment Artwork: Akashagarbha | Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#539
August 7 · 38 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal
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 23:24. Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: Discernment Artwork: https://rubinmuseum.org/collection/c2004-14-3/ Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#538
July 31 · 27 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
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 9:14. Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Lasting Happiness Artwork: https://rubinmuseum.org/collection/c2003-24-1/ (00:00) - Introduction (01:39) - Art Connection (04:44) - Opening talk (08:48) - Meditation (26:07) - Outro Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#537
July 24 · 24 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
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 12:13. Teacher: Elaine Retholtz Theme: Lasting Happiness Artwork: Arhat Mahakashyapa | Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#536
July 17 · 33 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran
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 13:12. Teacher: Tracy Cochran Theme: Lasting Happiness Artwork: Sacred Earthly Realms and Heavenly Paradises; central Tibet; 17th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2010.31 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#535
July 10 · 23 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron
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 12:00. Teacher: Jon Aaron Theme: Lasting Happiness Artwork: Fifth Dalai Lama (1617–1682) with Episodes from His Life Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#534
July 3 · 31 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma
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 7:38. Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Lasting Happiness Artwork: https://rubinmuseum.org/collection/c2001-4-4/ Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#533
June 26 · 31 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche
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 15:33. Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche Theme: Refuge Artwork: Kailash #75 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#532
June 19 · 35 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal
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 22:29. Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: Refuge Artwork: Map of Drepung Monastery Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#531
June 12 · 27 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma
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 15:45. Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Refuge Artwork: Model of the Mahabodhi Temple Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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#530
June 5 · 43 min
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li
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 19:43. Teacher: Rebecca Li Theme: Refuge Panoramic Map of Mount Wutai; Lhundrup; Cifu Temple, Wutaishan, Shanxi Province, China; 1846; woodblock print on linen, hand colored; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.29.1 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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