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 14:47. 

Teacher: Tracy Cochran 

Theme: Intention 

Artwork: Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni; northeastern India; 11th century; copper alloy with silver and copper inlays and traces of gilding; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.29.1 

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