Mindfulness Meditation · Story
This week’s meditation session is led by Tracy Cochran and the theme is Story.
Orgyen Dorje Chang, One of the Eight Manifestations of Padmasambhava; Tibet or Bhutan; 19th century; Silk applique; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2003.34.2
This large textile depicts Padmsambhava in the form of Orgyen Dorje Chang or Toskyi Dorje. This large appliqué would have been publicly shown during dance performances, which served as religious rituals and community gatherings that dramatized stories from Padmasambhava’s life. The size of this appliqué allowed the public to interact with the image, bringing the stories in the performances to life.
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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