Mahasiddha Jnanatapa, Eastern Tibet, Kham, Riwoche monastery, ca. 1350. Distemper on cloth, Image: H. 27 in. (68.6 cm); W. 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm) Framed: H. 48 in. (121.9 cm); W. 33 in. (83.8 cm); D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1987 (1987.144)
Tune in to a livestream of the inaugural Rubin Museum Distinguished Lecture in Himalayan Art—a lecture series supported by the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art and hosted at The Met. This annual event features expert insights into the greater Himalayan region’s art, cultures, and history, fostering deeper connections with these rich and timeless traditions.
Join scholar Robert Linrothe to explore the connection between “outer” and “inner” mandalas. In the Himalayas, these “power objects” are known to dispense blessings and are the focus of rituals, offerings, and advanced spiritual training. Take a deep dive into the Met’s exhibition Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet and learn about Tibetan Buddhist siddhas, mahasiddhas, and mandalas from one of the world’s leading scholars.
A recording of the livestream will be available following the event.
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