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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 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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Season 4 · Trailer
Welcome to AWAKEN Season 4
Hosted by actress and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini, season 4 explores the Buddhist concept of attachment and how letting go can transform our experience of the world.
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Season 4 · Episode 6
Embracing Freedom
Letting go of expectations can create space to tune into what’s truly important and follow a path that feels authentic and meaningful.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Theme: Gratitude
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December 10, 2024 6:00–7:00 PM Virtual The Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art Livestream
Discover the rich artistic heritage of the Himalayas through the Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art, hosted by The Met. This annual event features expert insights into the region’s art, cultures, and history, fostering deeper connections with these timeless traditions.
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Season 4 · Episode 5Awakening to Interdependence
Recognizing that we cannot exist without each other and the world around us can free ourselves from self-focus and help us feel more connected.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran
Theme: Gratitude
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Season 4 · Episode 4Opening to Love
The concept of non-attachment seems particularly confounding in the context of love. It’s not about loving or not loving, but rather how we love.
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Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
Theme: Gratitude
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Season 4 · Episode 3Releasing the Ego
How can loosening our grip on the ego help us step into the fundamental truth of our interconnectedness?
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Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Theme: Gratitude
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
November 14, 2024 Listen to Season 4 of AWAKEN
Isabella Rossellini hosts the new season about the concept of attachment.
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Season 4 · Episode 2Introducing Non-Attachment
It’s almost impossible to have no attachments. So what does non-attachment actually mean?
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Season 4 · Episode 1Understanding Attachment
How can bringing greater awareness to attachment help shift our perspective of ourselves and the world?
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Construction and Destruction
A collaboration between an artist and neuroscientist demonstrates how making art can lead to healing
ScienceActivismHealingTechnologyContemporary Art Forms
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
Theme: Openness
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A Fresh Approach
Turning junk and discarded objects into art offers more than just a new perspective
Contemporary Art FormsInterviews
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma
Theme: Openness
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October 28, 2024 The Rubin Unveils a Refreshed Visual Identity, New Website, and New Name
We are reintroducing ourselves with a refreshed brand identity and an updated name that highlights our central focus.
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some men go to Mars, others pay attention to the Earth
What a story from the past can teach us about the present
Contemporary Art Forms
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
Theme: Openness
Mindfulness Meditation
Season 4 · TrailerWelcome to AWAKEN Season 4
Hosted by actress and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini, season 4 explores the Buddhist concept of attachment and how letting go can transform our experience of the world.
PodcastsAWAKEN
Where Two Worlds Collide
An artist merges her cultural heritage with childhood cartoons
Contemporary Art FormsPop CultureFemale Power
Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche
Theme: Openness
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Prayer flags co-created by artists and Rubin Museum visitors hanging outside of the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City
October 11, 2024 A Letter to Our Community: Gratitude and a Look Forward
Executive Director Jorrit Britschgi shares musings from the 17th Street Farewell Weekend at the Museum and looks forward to the Rubin’s new chapter as a global museum without walls.
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Photograph taken at the top of a spiral staircase looking down onto an artwork of prayer flags flowing down the center.
Releasing Our Windhorses
An artist-in-residence reflects on her time at the Rubin
Behind the ScenesContemporary Art Forms
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