You Win or You Die: Death in Game of Thrones and Himalayan Religions
How wargs and tulkus master their consciousness
Winter Is Here: The End of the World in Game of Thrones and Himalayan Religions
White Walkers, the last battle of Shambhala, and other stories of apocalypse
How to Meditate for Beginners: The Foundation of Mindfulness
A guide for first-time meditators
Art That Demonstrates Our Unity with the Natural World
Interconnection with the environment is prevalent in Himalayan art
The Origins of Yoga
Tracing the history of this tradition through art
From Introspection to Action: Thich Nhat Hanh and Engaged Buddhism
Getting to know the Zen Buddhist master
Art as Meditation: A Lesson in Mindfulness
Four ways to engage mindfully with art
Yoga, Mantra, and Art
Objects from the Rubin’s collection that embody yogic traditions
Dr. Yeshi Dhonden: Living “Medicine Buddha”
The former personal physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Rabindranath Tagore: An Indian Polymath
Get to know the beloved figure and his legacy
What Is the Nonself?
How to unpack this essential Buddhist concept
What Buddhism Has to Say about Westworld
Unpacking the television show’s mysteries through art in the Rubin’s collection
How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Your Child
Five tips from a mindfulness teacher and neuroscience researcher
A Tibetan Illuminated Manuscript
Two folios from a Tibetan illuminated manuscript in the Rubin Museum’s collection feature exquisite embossed calligraphy
These Tips Will Change the Way You Look at Art
Discover the magic in art through slow looking
Westworld and Hidden Treasures
How the teachings of a legendary Buddhist master resonate in popular culture today
Neuroscience Meets Westworld
How memory relates to consciousness
Wizard. Tantric Master. Guru.
Learn about the legendary figure of Padmasambhava

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