Mindfulness Meditation

For centuries Himalayan practitioners have used meditation to quiet the mind, open the heart, calm the nervous system, and increase focus. Mindfulness meditation offers a refuge from the world and an opportunity to engage more consciously.

Whether you’re a beginner, a dabbler, or a skilled meditator seeking the company of others, join expert teachers in a 45-minute weekly program. Each session is inspired by a different work of art from the Rubin Museum’s collection. Designed to fit into your lunch break, the program includes an opening talk, a 20-minute sitting session, and a closing discussion. Chairs will be provided.

This week’s in-person meditation session will be led by Lama Tashi, and the theme for this month is Realization.

This program is presented in partnership with Sharon Salzberg, the Interdependence Project, and Parabola Magazine and supported by the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism.

About the Speaker

Geshe Ngawang Tashi Bapu, known as Lama Tashi is the President of the Siddhartha Foundation, Mundgod. He served as the Principal Chant Master of the Dalai Lama’s Drepung Loseling Monastery. He was Associate Professor in Buddhist Philosophy at the Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies, in India for 15 years and was the Director of the Institute for six years.

Lama Tashi’s Tibetan “deep voice” is world renowned. He was the first Tibetan Buddhist monk to be nominated for a Grammy with his recording of Tibetan Master Chants.

Lama Tashi has shared his considerable knowledge at Buddhist and spiritual centers and universities throughout the US. He gives talks on compassion, wisdom, Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, yoga, meditation and culture, as well as workshops on Tibetan deep voice chanting. In addition, Lama Tashi focuses his teachings on “living a life of happiness,” a secular approach to achieving a happier life.