Season 4 · Episode 8Experiencing Realization
We might want to believe that there is a definitive point where some unhealthy patterns have died and new ones have been born, but it’s a continuous cycle of reminders and realizations.
Season 4 · Episode 7Walking the Path
All of this season’s guests share their practices for working with attachment and moving toward a more open relationship with oneself and life as a whole.
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron
Theme: Illumination
Coming Up
June 16–July 2, 2025 Virtual NEH Institute for Higher Education: Virtual Gateway to Himalayan Art and Cultures
An online intensive summer institute that introduces higher education faculty to Himalayan art and cultural traditions that connect with East, South, and Inner Asian cultures and humanities fields of study.
Season 4 · Episode 6Embracing Freedom
Letting go of expectations can create space to tune into what’s truly important and follow a path that feels authentic and meaningful.
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Theme: Gratitude
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.
Season 4 · Episode 5
Awakening 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.
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran
Theme: Gratitude
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.
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
Theme: Gratitude
Season 4 · Episode 3
Releasing the Ego
How can loosening our grip on the ego help us step into the fundamental truth of our interconnectedness?
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Theme: Gratitude
November 14, 2024 Listen to Season 4 of AWAKEN
Isabella Rossellini hosts the new season about the concept of attachment.
Season 4 · Episode 2Introducing Non-Attachment
It’s almost impossible to have no attachments. So what does non-attachment actually mean?
Season 4 · Episode 1
Understanding Attachment
How can bringing greater awareness to attachment help shift our perspective of ourselves and the world?
Construction and Destruction
A collaboration between an artist and neuroscientist demonstrates how making art can lead to healing
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
Theme: Openness
A Fresh Approach
Turning junk and discarded objects into art offers more than just a new perspective
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.
some men go to Mars, others pay attention to the Earth
What a story from the past can teach us about the present
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
Theme: Openness

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