Mindfulness Meditation · Mandala
This week’s meditation session is led by Sharon Salzberg and the theme is Mandala. The guided meditation begins at 8:40.
Mandala of Heruka Krishna Yamari; Tsang Province, Central Tibet; 15th century; Mineral pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.41
Although this painting was likely commissioned and created at Ngor Ewam Monastery in Tsang, Tibet, it was undoubtedly created by a Newar artist from the Kathmandu Valley following the traditional Newar style of painting in the early 1500s. Heruka is the name of a category of wrathful deities that adopt a fierce countenance to benefit sentient beings. Herukas represent wrathful imagery with indivisible emptiness, bliss, peace, wisdom, compassion, and love.
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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