Mindfulness Meditation · Generosity
This week’s meditation session is led by Sharon Salzberg and the theme is Generosity. The guided meditation begins at 17:00.
Tall Offering Table; Tibet; 19th century; Wood, pigments; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of Sandy Song Yan; C2012.5
This ritual offering table from the Rubin Museum’s Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room contains several traditional Tibetan Buddhist motifs. Three jewels rest in the center, a symbol of the Buddha, his teachings, and the Buddhist community. Generosity is a core ritual practice in Tibetan Buddhism, with practitioners placing sensually pleasing offerings on tables like this one. Their generosity creates a karmic connection with the deities on display, meaning that any generosity shown will be returned by the gods.
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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