An interactive space for all ages traveling the globe.An interactive space for all ages traveling the globe.

The Mandala Lab invites people to get curious about their emotions. Consider how complex feelings show up in your everyday life and imagine how you might have the power to transform them. Inspired by powerful Buddhist principles, the Mandala Lab features five thought-provoking, playful experiences. With a collection of online resources and a traveling installation, learn more about the emotions and wisdoms explored in the Mandala Lab, visit the Mandala Lab in a city near you, or bring these powerful ideas to the classroom.

About the Lab
Uncover the emotions and wisdoms that fuel the Mandala Lab.
Experiences
Explore the Mandala Lab’s interactive experiences in more detail.
Plan a Visit
See the Mandala Lab in a city near you.
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Resources for Educators
Activate the Mandala Lab in your classroom.

SupportSupport

Lead support of the Mandala Lab multiyear initiative is provided by the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Barbara Bowman, Dharma Joy Foundation, Fred Eychaner, Noah P. Dorsky, Agnes Gund, the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Global, the Estate of Lisina M. Hoch, The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, Rasika and Girish Reddy, Shelley and Donald Rubin, and the Tiger Baron Foundation.

Major support is provided by Bob and Lois Baylis, Sara and Joseph Bedrick, Anne and Albert Chao, Con Edison, Daphne Hoch Cunningham and John Cunningham, Anne E. Delaney, DeWitt Stern, Karen Dorsky, Chris K. Jones of Think Strong Scholarships, Jack Lampl, Max Meehan, Dan Gimbel of NEPC, LLC, The Prospect Hill Foundation, Sarah and Craig Richardson, Basha Frost Rubin and Scott Grinsell, the Andrew Sabin Family Foundation, Namita and Arun Saraf, Linda Schejola, Eric and Alexandra Schoenberg, Eileen Caulfield Schwab, Tsherin Sherpa, Jesse Smith and Annice Kenan, Taipei Cultural Center in New York, New York Life Insurance Company*, and New York Life.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

The Rubin Museum’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Two rows of sponsor logos.

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