Mindfulness Meditation · Change
This week’s meditation session is led by Kimberly Brown and the theme is Change. The guided meditation begins at 13:09.
Dancing Ganapati; Tibet; 17th century; Gilt copper alloy with pigments and turquoise inlays; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.25
Ganapati is a form of Ganesha, a deity who is synonymous with new beginnings and is revered as the remover of obstacles. Individuals often make offerings to Ganesha at the beginning of new endeavors to express appreciation and ensure a smooth path forward. This intricate sculpture portrays Ganapati wielding various weapons in his 12 hands, including an axe, arrow, hook, sword, and spear. These weapons are associated with his role as the remover of obstacles.
The dancing form of Ganapati evokes the cosmic dance of existence, and the cycles of creation and destruction. Ganapati is perpetually in motion, embracing the ebb and flow of life. As we behold his majesty, let’s reflect on our response to change, and how it can be perceived as an opportunity, depending on how we look at it.
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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