Mindfulness Meditation · Happiness
This week’s meditation session is led by Sharon Salzberg and the theme is Happiness. The guided meditation begins at 19:05.
Kurukulla, Goddess of Power; Tibet; 18th century; Pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation; F1996.7.2
The red goddess of power, dancing atop the corpse of ego and surrounded by a circle of fire, overcomes all obstacles to achieving success and accomplishing whatever is desired. Kurukulla is the best known of all Buddhist deities associated with power and her practices are used for both mundane and spiritual purposes, most notably in the realm of love. Her weapons are made of red flowers and include a bow and arrow and hook and lasso.
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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