Mindfulness Meditation · Perception
This week’s meditation session is led by Kimberly Brown and the theme is Perception.
Siddhi Lakshmi; Nepal; 17th century; Gilt copper alloy; 10 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 5 7/8 in.; Rubin Museum of Art; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2004.34.4
This 17th-century sculpture depicts Siddha Lakshmi, an esoteric Hindu mother goddess important in Nepal. Her consort, Shiva, supports the goddess on his shoulders, implying that Siddha Lakshmi is Shiva’s guru. She represents ultimate reality in the universe, with Shiva sitting at her feet to learn her wisdom.
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. Her teachings provide an approachable pathway to personal and collective well-being through effective and modern techniques based on traditional practices. She studies in both the Tibetan and Insight schools of Buddhism and is a certified mindfulness instructor. Her book Navigating Grief and Loss: 25 Buddhist Practices to Keep Your Heart Open to Yourself and Others was published in 2022, and an updated edition of Steady, Calm, and Brave was released in 2023. Both are published by Prometheus Books.
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