Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 06/26/2025

The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher.

The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation begins at 6:43.

Teacher: Elaine Retholtz

Theme: Awaken 

Butter Lamp; Tibet; 18th–20th century; silver, turquoise; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2011.13.8.2

Learn more about the Rubin’s work around the world at rubinmuseum.org.