The Rubin hosted an inaugural Institute for Higher Education: Virtual Gateway to Himalayan Art and Cultures, aimed to provide higher education faculty with access to scholarship and tools needed to engage students in the vibrant ritual, cultural, and art-making practices and traditions of Tibetan and Himalayan regions.
Season 5 · Trailer Welcome to AWAKEN Season 5 Hosted by singer, songwriter, and artist Devendra Banhart, season 5 focuses on a painting of the Wheel of Life from the Rubin’s collection to see what it can teach us about the interconnected nature of existence.
A Eulogy to Saraswati: The Song of the Cuckoo The goddess of learning and the arts shines in this poem
Sister Max: A Surprising Life Story How a Black school teacher from the United States came to Nepal in the early 1960s, established a private art gallery, and helped found the Kopan Monastery
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown Theme: Joy
Being in Ngawal A writer’s artist residency along the Annapurnas in Nepal yields unexpected connections
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg Theme: Joy
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz Theme: Awaken
The Art of Collaboration: Behind the Scenes of the Shrine Room’s Move to Brooklyn Insights and reflections from the team who helped bring the Rubin’s beloved installation to its new home
July 2, 2025 The Mandala Lab Creates a Safe Space at the Global Hearth Summit The Rubin conducts the first Mandala Lab Workshop at the 2025 global Hearth Summit in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
A Household Shrine Room This household altar in Queens is a place for daily prayers and connecting to family
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown Theme: Awaken
Paco Rumors about vampires have townspeople talking in these linked stories
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Awaken
July 13, 2025 1:00–4:00 PM CUE Art, 137 West 25th Street, NYC West Side Fest: Mandala Moodscapes Join the Rubin for West Side Fest 2025! The Museum will be hosting a free family art making activity at CUE Art, inspired by art from the collection.
Virupa: The Unconventional Life and Miracles of a Wandering Yogi From monastery scandal to revered tantric master, the legacy of this celebrated mahasiddha offers lessons on letting go
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani Theme: Awaken
June 12, 2025 Experience the Rubin Museum Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room at the Brooklyn Museum The Shrine Room is now open at the Brooklyn Museum, where it is on view for six years in the Arts of Asia galleries on the second floor.
Evoking Peace, Introspection, and Mindfulness through Art Artist Yeshi Pelden on blending the Buddha’s teachings with contemporary art forms
Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma Theme: Compassion
Celebrating 77 Years, 7 Months, and 7 Days The bhimaratha ceremony in Newar culture features extensive art and rituals to honor elders
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li Theme: Compassion
What Are Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Rooms? These sacred spaces are centers for daily devotional activities
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