57 posts tagged Buddhism
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
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
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
A Tibetan Illuminated Manuscript
Two folios from a Tibetan illuminated manuscript in the Rubin Museum’s collection feature exquisite embossed calligraphy
Westworld and Hidden Treasures
How the teachings of a legendary Buddhist master resonate in popular culture today
Wizard. Tantric Master. Guru.
Learn about the legendary figure of Padmasambhava
Birth. Death. Repeat: Kalachakra, Shambhala, and the Future
In Shambhala, the land of bliss, a battle rages between karma and ignorance
The Three Times
How the past, present, and future coexist in Buddhism
Finding Freedom in Time
Seeing through the eyes of the thirteenth-century Zen master Eihei Dogen
Twin Peaks in the Himalayas: Where Pop Culture Meets Ancient Culture
Connecting the mysteries in Twin Peaks with objects in the Rubin's collection
Is the Rubin Zen?
Find out what zen really means
Listening and Liberation: The World Is Sound
An exhibition ventures into the power of sound and practice of listening
The Wisdom of Silence (and Chocolate)
That which is silent, everything is possible
Decoding Perception
How do we know what we know?
Tour the Cosmic Realm of Nechung Monastery
Horrific artworks offer spiritual transformation
One Family, One Thousand Years of Spiritual Wisdom
The legendary Khön family has deep roots in Buddhism
Iconic Animals in Himalayan Art
These creatures are more than just pets
In Your Dreams: Buddhist Sleep Practices
Achieve enlightenment while you sleep
Fluid Depictions of Gender and Identity in Himalayan Art
Deities beyond the binaries of gender
Celebrating the Life, Death, and Enlightenment of Buddha Jayanti
One of the holiest days of the year for Buddhists
Karma 101: The Buddhist Wheel of Life
Everyday lessons for a changing world
Finding Real Architecture in Tibetan Paintings
Holy sites revealed in a little-known genre of painting
The Transcendent Healing Powers of Cham Dance
 A thrilling performance at the Rubin
Remarkable Objects from Kashmir
A love story told through artworks
Cham Dances: Ritual, Spectacle, and Beauty
The clash of deities and demons

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