Mindfulness Meditation · Wisdom
This week’s meditation session is led by Kimberly Brown and the theme is Wisdom. The guided meditation begins at 17:20.
Yogini Nairatmya; Tibet; 17th century; Gilt copper alloy, gems, and pigment; 6 5/8 × 4 5/8 × 3 7/8 in.; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of the Nyingjei Lam Collection and Anna Maria and Fabio Rossi; C2018.3.1
This yogini, the female tantric deity Nairatmya, or goddess without self, is considered the embodiment of the profound understanding of the nature of reality, which posits that the self, or ego, is empty of inherent existence. She sits on a corpse, symbolizing the empty nature of attachment of ego. Since Buddhist tradition describes wisdom as the understanding of the true nature of reality, Nairatmya is a helpful representation of wisdom in physical form.
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. She studies in both the Tibetan and Insight schools of Buddhism and is a certified mindfulness instructor. Her latest book is Happy Relationships: 25 Buddhist Practices to Transform Your Connection with Your Partner, Family, and Friends. You can learn more about Kimberly at meditationwithheart.com.
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