Mindfulness Meditation · Light and Dark
This week’s meditation session is led by Tracy Cochran and the theme is Light and Dark. The guided meditation begins at 14:20.
Ganesha; Nepal; 17th century; Copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.22.2
One of the most revered Hindu deities in India and abroad is Ganesha, the powerful elephant-headed god known as the remover of obstacles. Many people worship Ganesha during the beginning of the new endeavors, such as the start of the school year or the launch of a business pursuit, in hopes of keeping the path to success clear of any impediments.
Tracy Cochran has taught meditation and spiritual practice for many years. She is a speaker and author whose most recent book, Presence: The Art of Being At Home in Yourself, was published by Shambhala Publications in 2024. Tracy is the founder and leading teacher of the Hudson River Sangha and has taught mindfulness and mindful writing at New York Insight, the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, and many other venues. In addition to serving as the editorial director of the acclaimed spiritual quarterly Parabola, her writings have appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, Psychology Today, The Best Spiritual Writing series, Parabola, and many other publications and anthologies. For more about Tracy, please visit tracycochran.org and parabola.org.
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