Weekly on Thursdays 1:00-1:45 PM New York Insight Meditation Center Mindfulness Meditation
Practice the art of attention in this weekly meditation session inspired by works of art from the Rubin's collection.
Illustration of a white dog sitting under the moon and a purply sky
Sugarbean
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Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma
Theme: Resilience
Collage artwork titled Nostradamus Codex by Beto Val
Escape and Introspection
Collage artist Beto Val reflects on his artistic process, inspirations, and art as therapy
Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani
Theme: Resilience
Within and Without
A Tibetan doctor reflects on the body's intricate connections
Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg
Theme: Lovingkindness
February 28, 2025 Spiral Magazine 2025 Explores Interdependence
Issue 9 of Spiral magazine explores the concept of interdependence through the perspectives of an environmentalist, social scientist, activist neuroscientist, and more.
A colorful, handmade sign reading "Happy Holi"
March 9, 2025 1:30–4:30 PM Children's Museum of Manhattan Holi Family Celebration
Learn about Holi traditions and welcome spring in with read-alouds, dance workshops, artmaking activities, and more!
Child stands on stage with a microphone and behind her is a sign that reads, "Happy Losar to You!"
Losar: Tibetan New Year Traditions
Losar celebrations embody the rich cultural heritage and religious traditions of the Tibetan people
Art and Religious Practice
Art isn’t always just an aesthetic expression—in the greater Himalayan region, art plays an important role in everyday and religious life.
Mindfulness Meditation with Rebecca Li
Theme: Lovingkindness
Illustration by Priya Suresh Kambli
Knowing How Deeply Our Lives Intertwine
Activism based on the wisdom of interdependence is the only way to create real change
Illustration by Lena Christakis
Dreaming in Sendak
Picture books cultivate connections to the world around us
Illustration by Murugiah
Embracing Interdependence
For all people, self-sufficiency is a myth
Illustration by Beto Val
In and of the World
The critical period of learning to see
Leona
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Andy
Rumors about vampires have townspeople talking in these linked stories
Sanju
Rumors about vampires have townspeople talking in these linked stories

Blood Ties

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Related topics
Things Depend on Other Things
Applying the teachings of interdependence to day-to-day life
The Geometry of Chaos
To understand the universe, we have to look at the interconnectedness of every part within this vast system
Causes and Conditions
The universal law of dependent origination provides a road map out of suffering
About the Cover
The cover design draws inspiration from the intricate, interconnected networks inherent in nature.

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