Mindfulness Meditation Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron Mar 20, 2026

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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 10:11.

Teacher: Jon Aaron

Theme: Fierce Compassion

Vajravarahi;Tibet; 19th century; embroidery on silk; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.13.2

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

Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz Mar 13, 2026

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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 Retholtz

Theme: Fierce Compassion

Six-Armed Mahakala; Tibet; 14th century; copper alloy with pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.59

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

Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal Mar 06, 2026

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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 Compassion

Wrathful 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.

Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown Feb 27, 2026

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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 Future

Tree (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; F1997.37.1

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

Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li Feb 20, 2026

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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 Li

Theme: Loving Future

Vasudhara and Hvashang; Tibet; 17th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.626

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

Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani Feb 13, 2026

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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 Future

Namkhai 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; C2006.66.20

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

Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran Feb 06, 2026

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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; C2006.66.635

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

Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown Jan 29, 2026

Show notes

he 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 Beginnings

Buddha’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; C2001.4.2

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

Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal Jan 23, 2026

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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 Beginnings

Dipamkara Buddha; Nepal; dated by inscription 1853; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.17.23

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

Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma Jan 16, 2026

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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 Beginnings

Maitreya, Buddha of the Future; Mongolia; 19th century; gilt copper alloy with pigment; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.25.1a-b