48 posts tagged Traditional Himalayan Art
Virupa: The Unconventional Life and Miracles of a Wandering Yogi
From monastery scandal to revered tantric master, the legacy of this celebrated mahasiddha offers lessons on letting go
two elders participating in the bhimaratha ritual in carriages adorned with orange flowers
Celebrating 77 Years, 7 Months, and 7 Days
The bhimaratha ceremony in Newar culture features extensive art and rituals to honor elders
tibetan buddhist shrine room at a home
What Are Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Rooms?
These sacred spaces are centers for daily devotional activities
artist shushank shrestha working in clay studio on a sculpture
Playing in Clay
How cartoons, Nepalese art, and a desire to elicit joy inspire a ceramic artist
Moments of Grace Amid the Chaos
Reflections on the role of museums, restitution, and responsibility from the Rubin Art Prize Winner
The Lotus Flower: Sacred Symbol of Transcendence
This powerful representation of resilience and transformation often appears in Himalayan art
Embodied Experience of the Inner and Outer Universes
Astrology, medicine, and human potential in the Kalachakra Tantra
The Bus Stops Here
Finding inspiration in community and daily life
In Search of Supreme Bliss
Overcoming attachment through focus on mastering bliss
Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now: Teaser Video
Reimagine: Himalayan Art Now contemplates and celebrates what Himalayan art means now with a Museum-wide exhibition of artworks by over 30 contemporary artists, many from the Himalayan region and diaspora.
The Wheel of Life
A representation of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth
In the Forest of the Medicine Buddha’s Mandala
Every plant, mineral, and natural source can be used for healing
Celestial Visions in Three Dimensions
How Pema Namdol Thaye builds mandalas, bringing cosmic realms to life
The Mandala: A Guide to Transformation
Follow the path to connect inner and outer worlds
Wake Up to Find Out
A short strange trip from chaos to enlightenment
Sacred Threads
Why preserve art when nothing lasts forever
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
Yoga, Mantra, and Art
Objects from the Rubin’s collection that embody yogic traditions
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
Twin Peaks in the Himalayas: Where Pop Culture Meets Ancient Culture
Connecting the mysteries in Twin Peaks with objects in the Rubin's collection
Listening and Liberation: The World Is Sound
An exhibition ventures into the power of sound and practice of listening
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
Tiny Treasures
Four of the smallest sculptures in the Rubin’s collection
The Demoness of Tibet
The captivating story behind a symbolic depiction of the land
Don’t Blame It on the Rain
Shift your perspective on stormy weather by taking cues from Himalayan art and culture
Iconic Animals in Himalayan Art
These creatures are more than just pets
Beyond the Pose
Surprising connections between yoga and Himalayan art

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