Synopsis
Every Wednesday, the Rubin Museum of Art presents a meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area. This podcast is a recording of the weekly practice.
Episodes
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Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholthz
24/04/2026 Duration: 31minThe 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 06:59.Teacher: Elaine RetholtzTheme: Open-MindednessMedical Painting on Prophylactics, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Principles, Illustration to the Medical Treatise the Blue Beryl, chapters 23-28; Central Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.514Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
17/04/2026 Duration: 27minThe 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 09:44.Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Open-MindednessPage 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; C2006.66.669Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
10/04/2026 Duration: 32minThe 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 11:00.Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Open-MindednessAtisha (982-1054); Tibet; ca. 18th- 19th century; wood, pigments, lacquer; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2013.12.6Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran
03/04/2026 Duration: 33minThe 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 13:07.Teacher: Tracy CochranTheme: Open-MindednessDrum (Nga); Tibet; mid-19th century; wood, pigments, leather, metal; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, gift of Robert and Lois Baylis; SC2019.3.1a-bLearn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Doyeon Park
27/03/2026 Duration: 34minThe 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 13:22.Teacher: Reverend Doyeon Park Theme: Fierce CompassionMakzor Gyelmo, Queen Who Repels Armies; Amdo Region, Eastern Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth, silk brocade; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2009.7Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron
20/03/2026 Duration: 31minThe 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 10:11.Teacher: Jon AaronTheme: Fierce CompassionVajravarahi; Tibet; 19th century; embroidery on silk; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.13.2Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
13/03/2026 Duration: 31minThe 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 7:14.Teacher: Elaine RetholtzTheme: Fierce CompassionSix-Armed Mahakala; Tibet; 14th century; copper alloy with pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.59Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal
06/03/2026 Duration: 37minThe 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 25:43.Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: Fierce CompassionWrathful Activity, Fierce Energy; Shezad Dawood; 2018; neon on black painted board; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; SC2020.1.1 Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
27/02/2026 Duration: 23minThe 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 7:04.Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: Loving FutureTree (Field) of Refuge for Geluk Tibetan Buddhist Tradition; U region, central Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; silk brocade; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.37.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li
20/02/2026 Duration: 41minThe 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 22:56.Teacher: Rebecca LiTheme: Loving Future Vasudhara and Hvashang; Tibet; 17th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.626Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
13/02/2026 Duration: 23minThe 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 8:20.Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Loving FutureNamkhai Nyingpo Performing a Long-Life Ritual; Kham region, eastern Tibet; 19th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.20Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran
06/02/2026 Duration: 35minThe 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 13:06.Teacher: Tracy Cochran Theme: Loving Future Stupa; Tibet; 13th century; copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.635Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
29/01/2026 Duration: 25minhe 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 8:51.Teacher: Kimberly Brown Theme: New BeginningsBuddha’s Birth, from a Set of the Twelve Deeds of the Buddha; Derge Printing House, Derge, Kham region, Eastern Tibet; ca. 1979; Xylograph, ink on paper; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of William Hinman; C2001.4.2Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal
23/01/2026 Duration: 38minThe 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 22:42.Teacher: Michel Pascal Theme: New BeginningsDipamkara Buddha; Nepal; dated by inscription 1853; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.17.23Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma
16/01/2026 Duration: 25minThe 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 BeginningsMaitreya, Buddha of the Future; Mongolia; 19th century; gilt copper alloy with pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.25.1a-b
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Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
09/01/2026 Duration: 30minThe 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 SalzbergTheme: New BeginningsWheel of Life; Tibet; 18th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.40.10Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Swami Chidananda 12/26/2025
02/01/2026 Duration: 23minThe 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: WisdomLama (Teacher) Milarepa; Tibet; 18th century; stone; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.52.4Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma, Rebecca Li, and Tracy Cochran 12/18/2025
26/12/2025 Duration: 50minThe 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 CochranTheme: Wisdom Buddha Shakyamuni; Bhutan; 19th century; silk textile appliqué with embroidery; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.30.1Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 12/11/2025
19/12/2025 Duration: 26minThe 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 ShamdasaniTheme: WisdomManjushri; Western Tibet; 10th century; copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.29.3Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 12/04/2025
12/12/2025 Duration: 30minThe 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; C2006.66.669Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.