Mindfulness Meditation · Resilience
This week’s meditation session is led by Sharon Salzberg and the theme is Resilience.
Bodhisattva; Tibet; 12th century; Gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.24.1
This torso of a beautiful bodhisattva has endured much during its lifetime. The sculpture is a masterwork of 12th-century metal casting, incredibly refined and similar to large sculptures found in the Shalu and Sera monasteries in Tibet. It is theorized that this sculpture was damaged during China’s Cultural Revolution (1966–1976). Despite the damage, this bodhisattva maintains its sense of grace, displaying the resilience of his idealized beauty. It ultimately serves as a reminder that in the face of devastation, we too can be resilient.
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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