Laurie Anderson is one of America’s most renowned and daring creative pioneers. She is best known for her multimedia presentations and innovative use of technology. As writer, director, visual artist, and vocalist she has created groundbreaking works that span the worlds of art, theater, and experimental music. Ms. Anderson has published seven books, and her visual work has been presented in major museums around the world. In 2002 she was appointed the first artist-in-residence of NASA, which culminated in her 2004 touring solo performance The End of the Moon. Her film Heart of a Dog was chosen as an official selection of the 2015 Venice and Toronto Film Festivals and received a special screening at the Rubin Museum, where she joined in conversation with Darren Aronofsky. Ms. Anderson has made many appearances at the Rubin, and has been in conversation with Wim Wenders, Mark Morris, Janna Levin, Gavin Schmidt, Neil Gaiman, and Tiokasin Ghosthorse. She also hosted the premiere season of the Rubin’s AWAKEN podcast.
What is enlightenment? What does it mean to be truly awake? Are you awake? In this final episode, we will look back at highlights from all our guests and consider enlightenment with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Remarkable experiences can inspire, but without integration, they can also bring a sense of alienation. In this episode, we speak with Patricia James, steward of a sacred pipe and the religious ceremonies for which it is used.
Can letting go into death be the ultimate act of awakening? In this episode we explore how the process of dying can be an act of truly living with BJ Miller.
What is the ego, and what role might it play in the process of awakening? In this episode we ponder these questions with best-selling author, activist, and Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens.
Is it possible to bridge the sacred with everyday, ordinary life? In this episode, we speak with artist Tsherin Sherpa, whose work suggests that the sacred and mundane are not separate but inseparable.
The journey to enlightenment can be intimidating. Master birth doula and world-renowned wellness leader Latham Thomas discusses visualization as a tool for empowerment.
Tara Brach shares her own story of how her life took an unexpected turn, and how her spiritual journey led to one of radical acceptance and compassion.
What if enlightenment is not something to strive for, but an innate quality born to every human being? Alok Vaid-Menon challenges us to see the divine nature in every person.
