ABOUT THE MEDITATION
This week’s meditation session is led by Michel Pascal and the theme is Interconnectedness.
The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 21:07.
RELATED ARTWORK
Tibetan medicine is holistic in nature. Tibetan doctors’ diagnostic techniques factor in the age, personality, diet, behavior, and environment of the patient, as well as the time of year. Doctors counsel patients toward well-being by prescribing herbal medicines, advising on lifestyle choices like food and yogic exercise, and suggesting spiritual practices and rituals.
This painting is part of a series of seventy-nine that illustrate the principles of Tibetan medical theory. It acts as a guide for physicians and healthcare workers. Healing herbs are portrayed in intricate detail. The variety of natural medicines illustrates the interconnectedness of all sentient beings.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Michel Pascal, a meditation teacher for 25 years, has led successful programs for prisoners, which help prevent suicides and reduce reoffending. He’s written 20 books on spirituality, including Meditation for Daily Stress: 10 Practices for Immediate Well-being. Known as “The Medicine Voice,” he’s performed at Carnegie Hall and played at the Peace Day Concert in Times Square in September 2023. In December 2023 he presented his methods at the United Nations.
This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg and teachers from the New York Insight Meditation Center, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.