Mindfulness Meditation · Lovingkindness
This week’s meditation session is led by Kimberly Brown and the theme is Loving Kindness. The guided meditation begins at 11:12.
Tenth Karmapa, Choying Dorje; Green Tara; Tibet; 17th century; Brass with pigments; 7 7/8 × 3 5/8 × 3 5/8 in.; Rubin Museum of Art; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.3a-b
This sculpture is attributed to the hand of Choying Dorje (1604–1674), the Tenth Karmapa, who was head of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. An eccentric figure within the history of Tibetan art, the Tenth Karmapa possessed a highly individual style, looking to a range of traditions for inspiration, including ancient metalwork from Kashmir and Swat. These influences can be seen in this sculpture of the goddess Tara in the elliptical shape of the lotus petals that make up her seat and the striated pattern on her tight-fitting clothing, which closely models her form.
Kimberly Brown is a meditation teacher and author. She leads classes and retreats that emphasize the power of compassion and kindness meditation to reconnect us to ourselves and others. She studies in both the Tibetan and Insight schools of Buddhism and is a certified mindfulness instructor. Her latest book is Happy Relationships: 25 Buddhist Practices to Transform Your Connection with Your Partner, Family, and Friends. You can learn more about Kimberly at meditationwithheart.com.
Get the latest news and stories from the Rubin, plus occasional information on how to support our work.