Mindfulness Meditation Podcast
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.
Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art
Show overview
Mindfulness Meditation Podcast has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 514 episodes. That works out to roughly 280 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 30 min and 37 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2017, with 60 episodes published. Published by Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 514 episodesMindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholthz
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
Ep 521Mindfulness 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 13:07.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.
Ep 520Mindfulness Meditation with Doyeon Park
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 13:22.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.
Ep 519Mindfulness 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 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.
Ep 518Mindfulness 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 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.
Ep 517Mindfulness 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 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.
Ep 516Mindfulness 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 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.
Ep 515Mindfulness 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 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.
Ep 514Mindfulness 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 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.
Ep 513Mindfulness 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 13:06.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.
Ep 512Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
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 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.
Ep 511Mindfulness 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 22:42.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.
Ep 510Mindfulness 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 7:30.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
Ep 509Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
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 12:24.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.
Ep 508Mindfulness Meditation with Swami Chidananda 12/26/2025
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 15:30.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.
Ep 507Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma, Rebecca Li, and Tracy Cochran 12/18/2025
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 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.