Mindfulness Meditation Podcast

Mindfulness Meditation Podcast

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

Episodes

August 1, 2025 26 mins

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  12:38. 


Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma

Theme: Joy 

Buddha Amitabha in H...

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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 6:24. 


Teacher: Michel Pascal 

Theme: Joy 

Prayer Wheel; Tibet;...

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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 13:23.


Teacher: Kimberly Brown

Theme: Joy

Fifth Dalai Lama Stat...

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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 13:14.


Teacher: Sharon Salzberg

Theme: Joy

Avalokiteshvara in h...

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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 6:43.


Teacher: Elaine Retholtz

Theme: Awaken 

Butter Lamp; Tibe...

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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 10:31.


Teacher: Kimberly Brown  

Theme: Awaken 

Wheel of Life; ...

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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 15:27.


Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma 

Theme: Awaken 

Green Tara; Centra...

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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 17:32.


Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani 

Theme: Awaken

Buddha Shakyam...

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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 12:12.


Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma 

Theme: Compassion 

Buddha Ami...

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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 18:57.


Teacher: Rebecca Li  

Theme: Compassion

Avalokiteshvara; Tib...

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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 22:25.

Teacher: Michel Pascal
Theme: Compassion
Ushnishav...

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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 10:43.


Teacher: Reverend Doyeon Park 

Theme: Compassion

Bodhisa...

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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 16:10.


Teacher: Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche

Theme: Compassion...

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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 13:39.


Teacher: Tracy Cochran 


Theme: Renewal

Ganesha; Madh...

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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 16:47.


Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani 


Theme: Renewal

The Fifth...

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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 14:21.

Teacher: Lavina Shamdasani

Theme: Renewal 

Maitreya, Buddha of t...

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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 6:56.


Teacher: Kimberly Brown 

Theme: Renewal

Wrathful Activity...

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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 6:56.

Teacher: Elaine Retholtz

Theme: Resilience

Mountain God Kula Kari...

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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 17:59.


Teacher: Michel Pascal


Theme: Resilience


Mahakal...

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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 16:12.

Teacher: Lama Aria Drolma 

Theme: Resilience

Padmasambhava, His ...

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