Mindfulness Meditation · Hope
This week’s meditation session is led by Sharon Salzberg and the theme is Hope. The guided meditation begins at 14:43.
Ganesha; Nepal; ca. 1922-2023; Copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.22.2
Ganesh (also known as Ganesha), the Lord of Good Fortune, provides prosperity and success. As the Lord of Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles, both material and spiritual, he also places obstacles in the path of those who need to be checked. Revered by people throughout India, regardless of their social caste or spiritual affiliation, Ganesh is often invoked before the undertaking of important tasks. Ganesh is also associated with the first chakra, or energy wheel, which underpins all of the other chakras and represents conservation, survival, and material well-being. He is considered to be a patron of the arts, sciences, and letters. Devotees believe that if Ganesh is worshiped, he grants success, prosperity, and protection against adversity.
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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