Mindfulness Meditation · Tranquility
This week’s meditation session is led by Sharon Salzberg and the theme is Tranquility.
Indra; Nepal; Dated by inscription,1463; Gilt copper alloy with inset turquoise and semi-precious stones; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.15
This sculpture of Indra, king of the gods, from Nepal is dated to the 15th century. He sits wearing a rounded crown with a swirling cloud motif on the brim. Another distinguishing feature is his horizontal third eye, as all other deities have vertical ones. He sits in an elegant pose emphasizing his regal status. Indra is from the Vedas, the oldest Hindu religious text. The Vedas emphasize performing rituals to maintain order resulting in tranquility.
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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