

This week’s meditation session is led by Tashi Chodron and the theme is Serenity. The guided meditation begins at 17:06.
Sherab Chamma, “Loving Mother of Wisdom”; Tibet; 19th century; Pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.4.7
Sherab Chamma, the Loving Mother of Wisdom, embodies serenity through her nurturing presence and boundless compassion. As the source of all Bon deities and enlightened ones, she reflects a wisdom that is calm, expansive, and deeply maternal. Her serenity is an active force of care that gently holds and guides beings toward awakening.
In this painting, Sherab Chamma sits at the center in peaceful meditation, radiating a presence that is both majestic and tender. Her relaxed posture and tranquil expression convey her serene wisdom. She holds a vase and a flowering branch (symbols of healing and nourishment), while the earthy pigments ground the viewer in a sense of calm uplift.
Tashi Chodron is the Himalayan programs and communities ambassador at the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art.
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