Mindfulness Meditation · Balance
This week’s meditation session is led by Kimberly Brown and the theme is Balance. The guided meditation begins at 9:45.
Pair of Cymbals; Mongolia; 18th - 19th century; Metal alloy, silk; 5 1/2 × 4 1/8 × 4 in.; Rubin Museum of Art; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin; SC2012.7.12a-c
There are several types of Tibetan cymbals, distinguished by size and shape, which may be used in different rituals. Cymbals are among the most important instruments in Tibetan Buddhist ritual music, essential for generating the overall musical structure. They may be used by the ritual chant master to guide the performers. Chanting and playing is an impressive skill, as cymbal rhythms often consist of complex formulas and fixed sequences of beats. Cymbals hold deep significance symbolizing balance and unity.
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. Her teachings provide an approachable pathway to personal and collective well-being through effective and modern techniques based on traditional practices. She studies in both the Tibetan and Insight schools of Buddhism and is a certified mindfulness instructor. Her book Navigating Grief and Loss: 25 Buddhist Practices to Keep Your Heart Open to Yourself and Others was published in 2022, and an updated edition of Steady, Calm, and Brave was released in 2023. Both are published by Prometheus Books.
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