Connecting the Dots An astrologer shares how the field of Tibetan astro-science helps people navigate birth, life, death, and beyond
Religions Art and cultures are often deeply entwined with religion, which can help people understand their existence, the universe, and the meaning of life.
Cultural Regions Learn about the extraordinary range of places that comprise the greater Himalayan region—from misty valleys to snow-capped mountains.
March 2, 2025 12:00–4:00 PM LaGuardia Community College, C Building Losar Family Day: Year of the Wood Snake Join us for a free afternoon of learning and discovery as we honor Losar, the Tibetan New Year.
February 12, 2025 Take a Closer Look at Himalayan Art The Rubin has teamed up with Smarthistory to bring audiences an “up-close” look at objects from the collection through a 15-episode video series.
Art Making Art making in the greater Himalayan region is essentially religious in nature, often guided by iconometry or rules of proportion.
One Refuge, One Planet Homage to Yum Chenmo, the Great Mother
Himalayan Art Up Close: Four Mandalas of the Vajravali Cycle Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Dr. Steven Zucker delve into one of the most important paintings in the Rubin’s collection—Four Mandalas of the Vajravali Cycle.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Stories of Previous Lives of the Buddha (Jataka) Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Beth Harris look at a thangka painting that illuminates the previous lives of the Buddha.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Steven Zucker explore this treasure of the Rubin that displays art and ritual objects.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Green Tara Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Dr. Beth Harris examine an exquisite sculpture of one of the many emanations of the revered goddess.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Mountain God Kula Khari Dr. Karl Debreczeny and Dr. Beth Harris introduce us to the fierce Mountain God Kula Khari.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon (Durga Mahisasuramardini) Dr. Elena Pakhoutova and Dr. Beth Harris illuminate the story of the goddess Durga killing the demigod Mahisha.
Himalayan Art Up Close: Muted Expressions The Rubin’s Executive Director Jorrit Britschgi and Dr. Steven Zucker examine the details of a powerful contemporary sculpture by Tsherin Sherpa.
February 26, 2025 6:00–7:00 PM Virtual Friends of the Rubin Book Talk with Donald S. Lopez Jr. Rubin Friends are invited to join Donald S. Lopez, Jr. for a book talk on the tulku institution in Tibetan Buddhism and its encounters with European explorers.
The Evolving Cultural Fabric of Nepal Exploring the history and impact of neo-cultural colonization
January 17, 2025 New Year, New Initiatives in Support of Himalayan Art The Rubin announces a robust initial slate of exhibitions and initiatives for 2025.
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