Mindfulness Meditation · Beginning Again
This week’s meditation session is led by Sharon Salzberg and the theme is Beginning Again.
Red Avalokiteshvara, also known as Bunga Dya, and Macchendranath; Nepal; Dated by inscription 1842; Pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; C2006.66.45
Set in the center of this Nepalese thankga stands the red god Bunga Dya surrounded by deities from the Hindu pantheon. The artisans have presented Bunga Dya as Srstikanta Avalokiteshvara, the lord that creates the world. Worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists, Bunga Dya directs each of the Hindu gods and goddesses to maintain their assigned section of the cosmos. Bunga Dya’s creation of the universe serves as a reminder of the constant renewal that we can all experience in our lives as we continually begin again in meditation and other important practices in our lives.
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She was among the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 50 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of 14 books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Sharon’s podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed eight million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond.
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