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Perspectives at the intersection of art, science, and Himalayan cultures
Weekly on Thursdays 1:00-1:45 PM New York Insight Meditation Center and Online Mindfulness Meditation
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session inspired by works of art from the Rubin's collection.
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Jamie Lawyer sits with three other museum leaders in front of an audience. Behind them is a white backdrop displaying the slogan "MORE ART FOR MORE PEOPLE IN MORE PLACES".
October 31, 2025 Rubin Cited as a Key Example of Museum Innovation
A recently published report by the museum think tank Remuseum highlights a variety of new ways museums are sharing their collections to best serve the public, citing the Rubin Museum as an innovative example.
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Coral Mask of Begtse
Mindfulness Meditation with Reverend Doyeon Park
Theme: Fluidity
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sculpture of tin cans welded to a circular metal form, mounted on a central metal pole
Out of Emptiness
A Nepalese artist questions traditional cultural beliefs through installations featuring unexpected materials and contemporary twists
Contemporary Art FormsInterviews
Tara in Her Pure Realm, Khadiravana
Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche
Theme: Fluidity
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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
Theme: Fluidity
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Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Theme: Fluidity
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October 8, 2025 Khadhok – Tibetan Artists’ Collective Wins the 2025 Rubin Art Prize
Khadok – Tibetan Artists’ Collective is the winner of the 2025 Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize—an unrestricted $30,000 cash prize and the largest international award in support of contemporary art related to the greater Himalayan region.
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October 8, 2025 The Rubin Awards 15 Art Project and Research Grants in 2025, Totaling $200,000 In Support
The 2025 cycle of Rubin Grants were awarded to support 15 art and research initiatives that aim to promote the rich cultural legacy and living traditions of the Himalayan regions.
News & Events
Season 5 · Episode 8
Integrating What We’ve Learned
How can we implement some of the teachings from the image of the Wheel of Life?
PodcastsAWAKEN
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
Theme: Change
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Tihar: Festival of Lights
The five-day celebration in Nepal honors the bonds between humans and crows, dogs, cows, oxen, and siblings
Contemporary Himalayan LifeHolidays
October 3, 2025 Now Open: Gateway to Himalayan Art, Minnesota
The Rubin’s traveling exhibition, Gateway to Himalayan Art, is now open at the Flaten Art Museum at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
News & Events
Season 5 · Episode 7
Considering the Interplay of Culture
How do artists reflect and deepen our understanding of interdependence?
PodcastsAWAKEN
Four people sitting cross-legged in front of a glowing sculpture by Palden Weinreb.
November 4, 2025 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 Learning® and mindfulness practices into your classroom.
News & Events
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Theme: Change
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
Season 5 · Episode 6Grappling with Our Relationship to Technology
Technology isn’t inherently good or bad. So how can we harness its beneficial potential?
PodcastsAWAKEN
Mindfulness Meditation with Lopon Rigzen Lossal
Theme: Change
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Season 5 · Episode 5Taking a Wider View of Health
What can a holistic perspective on health offer us?
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Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran
Theme: Change
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Season 5 · Episode 4Connecting with the Environment
What does it look like to live in mutual reciprocity with the Earth in small but meaningful ways?
PodcastsAWAKEN
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma
Theme: Serenity
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
October 17, 2025 6:00–7:00 PM The Met Fifth Avenue | Bonnie J. Sacerdote Lecture Hall, Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education The Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art
Discover the rich artistic heritage of the Himalayas through the Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art, hosted by The Met. This annual event presents expert insights into the region’s art, cultures, and history, fostering deeper connections with these timeless traditions.
News & Events
Season 5 · Episode 3Acknowledging Community on a Collective Scale
How can tapping into a greater awareness of our interconnections change how we operate in the world?
PodcastsAWAKEN
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li
Theme: Serenity
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