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Perspectives at the intersection of art, science, and Himalayan cultures
A collage of the Chahar Mongolian headdress on the left side and Unidentified Religious Master on the right side
The Rubin Goes West: Himalayan Art in Seattle
Objects from the Rubin help tell a richer story about Asia at the Seattle Asian Art Museum as part of a collection sharing partnership
Traditional Himalayan Art
Karl Debreczney stands to the side of a screen displaying an image of an artwork with the caption, "Tibetan Emperor leads grieving kings at the death of the Buddha, Period of Tibetan Rule, Dunhuang Cave 158"
May 29, 2026 Rubin Curator Shares Expertise and Research with Academic Community at the University of Oregon
News & Events
A collage of the Panoramic Map of Mount Wutai on the left side and the Chahar Mongolian headdress on right right side
May 29, 2026 Rubin Objects Help the Seattle Art Museum Tell a Richer Story of Asia
News & Events
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran
Theme: Awakening
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
Virupa and the Cross-Religious History of Hatha Yoga
An 11th-century Sanskrit text reveals the practice’s cross-religious past
BuddhismYoga
Padmasambhava and Scenes from His Life Story
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma
Theme: Awakening
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
two adults look at a gong hanging above a tub of water, with one person holding a malletComing Up
June 4, 2026 9:00 AM–3:00 PM 140 West 17th Street, NYC Professional Development Workshop for Teachers
Join fellow teachers for a day of professional learning with the Rubin and learn how to bring Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning® and mindfulness practices into your classroom
News & Events
IMAGINE (a.k.a. Sneha Shrestha) looking at her sculpture in Diversity Plaza
About a Living Culture: A Rubin Museum and NYC DOT Public Art Partnership
Artist IMAGINE (a.k.a. Sneha Shrestha) on her first public art installation and what it means to the Himalayan community in New York City
Contemporary Art FormsPersonal PerspectivesBehind the Scenes
A bright colorful painting with different deities
Vibrant Energy and Vibes: An Interview with Artist Lujan Rai Dongol
The Nepalese artist wants his art to evoke joy, irony, and a state of contemplation
InterviewsContemporary Art Forms
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
Theme: Awakening
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
An adult woman standing in a desert landscape, wearing an all-black outfit with silver jewelry on both hands
Protection Forged in Fire: An Interview with Jewelry Designer Mariia Khas
The Mongolian artist pours her emotions into wearable art infused with Buddhist symbols
Contemporary Art FormsInterviews
Lotus Goddess, Lakshmi
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Theme: Awakening
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
A Bamiyan Buddha sculpture with gold hands on a bridge above a street in New York City
May–October, 2026 High Line at 30th Street and 10th Avenue, NYC The Light That Shines Through the Universe: Lectures and Meditations
A free monthly lecture and guided meditation series, presented in partnership with the High Line in New York City
News & Events
A group of twelve adults sit in a circle of chairs, with red and green banners displayed behind them
May 1, 2026 Mandala Lab Workshops Travel to California State University San Marcos
The Rubin brings a series of Mandala Lab Workshops to 300 students at California State University San Marcos.
News & Events
Adult woman crouching beside tree roots, holding a hammer in her right hand
The Legend of Wrath That Became a Bridge
Mongolian artist Mariia Khas explores the feelings behind her jewelry making in this powerful video artwork
Contemporary Art Forms
Buddha Ratnasambhava and Goddess in a Lotus Petal
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron
Theme: Awakening
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
headshot of amrit karki next to landscape of Ladakh
April 30, 2026 Amrit Karki Will Present New Work at the 2026 sā Ladakh Biennale
This summer the Rubin will participate as an art partner at the 2026 sā Ladakh Biennale, supporting the creation of a new work by Nepalese artist Amrit Karki
News & Events
An adult woman sits in front of a tall, brightly colored statue of Kaal Bhairava in Durbar Square
Visiting Kaal Bhairava Resurfaces Personal and Collective Myths
Reflecting on the relationship between fear and anger, a writer develops an unexpected connection to a centuries-old statue in Kathmandu
Personal Perspectives
Medical Painting on Prophylactics, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Principles, Illustration to the Medical Treatise the Blue Beryl, chapters 23-28; Central Tibet
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
Theme: Open-Mindedness
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
An adult man with grey hair and black glasses hands a paper with Tibetan calligraphy to another adult
Tibetan Calligraphy Day and the Everyday
Jamyang Dorjee’s masterful art is part of his Buddhist practice and mission to promote Tibetan calligraphy and culture
Contemporary Himalayan LifeHolidaysTraditional Himalayan Art
Page of the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) Sutra Manuscript
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Theme: Open-Mindedness
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
The Earth Demands Our Accountability
A journalist explores what happens when the earth refuses to put up with human exploitation
Environment
Atisha (982-1054)
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
Theme: Open-Mindedness
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
Two adult men each hold one end of a painting, carrying it toward a wall
The Art of Collaboration
A behind-the-scenes look at the Himalayan Art Up Close video series
Behind the ScenesArt Up Close
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