Mindfulness Meditation · Light and Dark
This week’s meditation session is led by Light and Dark and the theme is Sharon Salzberg. The guided meditation begins at 14:20.
Zanabazar; Goddess of the Dawn, Marichi; Mongolia; late 17th century or early 18th century; Gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.26
Sitting in the pose of royal ease rests Marichi, the goddess of dawn, holding a vajra near her heart and an ashoka branch in her left hand. Along with the daily sunrise, she represents the metaphorical dawn of awakening and the moment when a practitioner commits to their spiritual development. She is the light that overcomes darkness, symbolizing meditation and Buddhist practice.
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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