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Perspectives at the intersection of art, science, and Himalayan cultures
A Bamiyan Buddha sculpture with gold hands on a bridge above a street in New York City
May–October, 2026 High Line at 30th Street and 10th Avenue, NYC The Light That Shines Through the Universe: Lectures and Meditations
A free monthly lecture and guided meditation series, presented in partnership with the High Line in New York City
News & Events
A group of twelve adults sit in a circle of chairs, with red and green banners displayed behind them
May 1, 2026 Mandala Lab Workshops Travel to California State University San Marcos
The Rubin brings a series of Mandala Lab Workshops to 300 students at California State University San Marcos.
News & Events
Adult woman crouching beside tree roots, holding a hammer in her right hand
The Legend of Wrath That Became a Bridge
Mongolian artist Mariia Khas explores the feelings behind her jewelry making in this powerful video artwork
Contemporary Art Forms
Buddha Ratnasambhava and Goddess in a Lotus Petal
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron
Theme: Awakening
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
headshot of amrit karki next to landscape of Ladakh
April 30, 2026 Amrit Karki Will Present New Work at the 2026 sā Ladakh Biennale
This summer the Rubin will participate as an art partner at the 2026 sā Ladakh Biennale, supporting the creation of a new work by Nepalese artist Amrit Karki
News & Events
An adult woman sits in front of a tall, brightly colored statue of Kaal Bhairava in Durbar Square
Visiting Kaal Bhairava Resurfaces Personal and Collective Myths
Reflecting on the relationship between fear and anger, a writer develops an unexpected connection to a centuries-old statue in Kathmandu
Personal Perspectives
Medical Painting on Prophylactics, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Principles, Illustration to the Medical Treatise the Blue Beryl, chapters 23-28; Central Tibet
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
Theme: Open-Mindedness
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
An adult man with grey hair and black glasses hands a paper with Tibetan calligraphy to another adult
Tibetan Calligraphy Day and the Everyday
Jamyang Dorjee’s masterful art is part of his Buddhist practice and mission to promote Tibetan calligraphy and culture
Traditional Himalayan ArtHolidaysContemporary Himalayan Life
Page of the Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) Sutra Manuscript
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Theme: Open-Mindedness
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
The Earth Demands Our Accountability
A journalist explores what happens when the earth refuses to put up with human exploitation
Environment
Atisha (982-1054)
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
Theme: Open-Mindedness
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
Two adult men each hold one end of a painting, carrying it toward a wall
The Art of Collaboration
A behind-the-scenes look at the Himalayan Art Up Close video series
Art Up CloseBehind the Scenes
Drum (Nga)
Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran
Theme: Open-Mindedness
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
Hayagriva with consort in the Rubin Museum Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room
Flaming, Fanged, and Fierce: Wrathful Deities in the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room
These ferocious figures symbolize protection and compassion throughout Himalayan art
Traditional Himalayan ArtBuddhism
Makzor Gyelmo, Queen Who Repels Armies
Mindfulness Meditation with Reverend Doyeon Park
Theme: Fierce Compassion
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
Black Cloak Mahakala, Wrathful Protector Deity
A puzzling artwork in the Rubin Museum’s collection sparks questions about authorship, style, and more
Traditional Himalayan Art
Vajravarahi
Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Aaron
Theme: Fierce Compassion
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
Bringing Students to Gateway to Himalayan Art
An art history professor reflects on how the exhibition helped his class learn more about Himalayan art and Buddhism
Traditional Himalayan ArtScholarly Perspectives
Six-Armed Mahakala
Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz
Theme: Fierce Compassion
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
painting of a cloud with various animal heads emerging and abstract shapes made of human-like forms scattered across the canvas
Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu Plays with Color and Rhythm
The Mongolian artist reflects on her inspirations, creative process, and connections to the Rubin
InterviewsContemporary Art Forms
Wrathful Activity, Fierce Energy
Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal
Theme: Fierce Compassion
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
student holding an artwork in progress
Cultivating Compassion: Mandala Lab in Your Classroom
Teaching emotional awareness to students through Himalayan art and its insights
Behind the Scenes
Tree (Field) of Refuge for Geluk Tibetan Buddhist Tradition
Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown
Theme: Loving Future
PodcastsMindfulness Meditation
A Viewer’s Guide to Wrathful Iconography in Himalayan Art
Learning the visual and symbolic language of the flames, skulls, weapons, and more
Traditional Himalayan ArtBuddhism
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