Mindfulness Meditation · Intention
This week’s meditation session is led by Lavina Shamdasani and the theme is Intention. The guided meditation begins at 13:02.
Ritual Bone Apron; Tibet/Nepal; 18th - 19th century; Bone; 24 1/2 × 31 1/2 × 1 1/4 in.; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2006.69.4
Ritual objects made from bone are a potent symbol of our mortality. They serve as a reminder to live purposefully and intentionally.
Ritual objects made from human bone are considered particularly significant. Bones are selected with very specific criteria for various ritual uses, with some belonging to holy people. Others have gained ritual significance based on the character of the deceased and the circumstances of their death.
This ritual apron made of animal bone is rife with detail. Similar aprons are worn by tantric masters while conferring initiation. This object is a testament to the impermanence of all things.
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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