Mediated Voices
John Giorno and Christine Sun Kim explore the sounds of our minds
Auditory Choreography in Taiwan
Reconnecting with sonic memories
The Ear of the Beholder
What is the relationship between music and our brains?
Cymatics: Sound Science of the Future
Seeing the sounds that create light and life
Hearing in Three Dimensions
What happens when we close our ears off and listen with earbuds or headphones?
Art That Celebrates the Earth
Himalayan art is deeply rooted in earthly symbols
World Art Day: What’s the Purpose of Art?
Art plays an important role in the Himalayan region
Reflecting on a Decade of Brainwave
10 years, 10 unforgettable memories
What’s Real? What’s an Illusion?
Test your perception
Nepalese Seasons: Springtime and New Beginnings
Seasonal transitions are marked by festivals and celebrations
Decoding Perception
How do we know what we know?
Can Meditation Change How You Perceive Reality?
Insights on the transformative power of meditation
Kundalini: The Art of Yogic Purification
Works from the Rubin depict this ancient spiritual practice
Tiny Treasures
Four of the smallest sculptures in the Rubin’s collection
Tour the Cosmic Realm of Nechung Monastery
Horrific artworks offer spiritual transformation
Exploring Khandroma: Q&A with Soundwalk Collective
Behind the scenes of an ambitious sound installation
There’s More Than Meets the Eye with These Maps of Tibet
What Does Wisdom Mean to You?
Six insights from Ilana Glazer, a Zen teacher, and other guest speakers

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