Mindfulness Meditation · Being Whole
This week’s meditation session is led by Sharon Salzberg and the theme is Being Whole.
Illuminated Manuscript Depicting a Cosmic Man; Nepal; 17th or 18th century; ink and pigments on paper; collection of Arnold H. Lieberman
This 18th-century Nepalese manuscript depicts the cosmic man, or purusha. According to the Vedas, the gods sacrificed purusha in order to create life throughout the universe. Later on, this myth was reinterpreted by the tantric tradition, which related the microcosm of the body to the macrocosm of the cosmos. On his torso are various symbols marking where the chakras or wheels of energy are located in the body.
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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