Mindfulness Meditation · Wisdom
This week’s meditation session is led by Lavina Shamdasani and the theme is Wisdom. The guided meditation begins at 10:15.
Manjushri; Western Tibet; 10th century; Copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2002.29.3
Manjushri is one of the most represented figures in Tibetan art. He is both a tantric bodhisattva and a deity associated with wisdom. Manjushri is revered in all Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He embodies the wisdom of all awakened beings.
Although Manjushri’s name translates as “Gentle Glory,” he wields the sword of wisdom in his right hand. With the might of this sword he guides practitioners in separating truth from illusion. Reflecting on Manjushri enables practitioners to reflect on how to harness the wisdom of discernment.
Lavina Shamdasani is a certified compassion teacher through the Compassion Institute and Stanford University. She has taught programs focused on mindfulness, compassion, joy, and gratitude and led book club discussions and meditations for over five years.
Lavina studied positive psychology coaching at the Wholebeing Institute and helps clients transform their lives and meet their personal and professional goals.
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