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The Rubin Museum of Art is an arts oasis and cultural hub in New York City’s vibrant Chelsea neighborhood that inspires visitors to make powerful connections between contemporary life and the art and ideas of the Himalayas, India, and neighboring regions. With a diverse array of thought-provoking exhibitions and programs—including films, concerts, and on-stage conversations—the Rubin provides immersive experiences that encourage personal discoveries and spark new ways of seeing the world. Emphasizing cross-cultural connections, the Rubin is a space to contemplate the big questions that extend across history and span human cultures.
“We are being reborn from moment to moment. The cells in our bodies, our mind states... they die and get replaced”
— Lama Aria Drolma
Whether you’re a beginner, a dabbler, or a skilled meditator seeking the company of others, join expert teachers in a forty-five-minute weekly program designed to fit into your lunch break.
Have you picked up a copy of the Impermanence issue of Spiral magazine? You can read the articles online or digitally flip through the pages of the print version on our site.
The Rubin Museum of Art is a dynamic environment that stimulates learning, promotes understanding, and inspires personal connections to the ideas, cultures, and art of Himalayan Asia.
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! 💪 In this sculpture, the deity Siddha Lakshmi is presented as a guru standing on the hands of her male disciple Shiva who seeks to understand her ultimate wisdom.
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Siddha Lakshmi Nepal; 17th century; gilt copper alloy; Rubin Museum of Art; C2004.34.4 (HAR 65402)
With a flaming sword in one hand and the fresh heart of the enemy in the other, Protector Begtse Chen symbolizes the defeat of ego-centered conceptions. 🔥
Listen to our our latest meditation podcast episode, inspired in part by a statue of Begtse!
Theme: Impermanence About the Mindfulness Meditation Podcast The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast...
Our recent podcast episode is inspired by stupas, a representation of an awakened mind and reminder of those who are no longer in our earthly realm.
In India, stupas were originally hemispherical mounds made to hold sacred remains, like those of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. This is not limited to the mortal remains of a holy person but may also include objects associated with that person, such as clothes, as well as sacred texts, articles ...
Tashi delek! Happy Losar! Tibetan Buddhists around the world are celebrating the first days of the New Year with rituals to bring about good fortune.
Celebrations may include cham dances led by monks dressed as divine figures. These auspicious dance ceremonies are performed for the greater good of all sentient beings.
We are so grateful to have worked with Tao Porchon-Lynch for several Art and Yoga retreats at the Museum. Hearing of her passing today filled us with sadness, and at the same time, the memories of her infectious smile warmed our hearts.
We know her compassion and grace will continue to inspire our staff and visitors long after she has “danced her way to the next planet.”
Does your heart hold words you never had the chance to say? 💌
In “The Letter Writing Project,” you're invited to write a letter to an absent loved one to express feelings of forgiveness, apology, or gratitude.
After his maternal grandmother passed away in the late 1990s, artist Lee Mingwei wrote many letters to her as if she were still alive, sharing thoughts and emotions he had waited too long to express. Lee describes The Letter Writing Project as a meaningful
Have you listened to our weekly mindfulness podcast?
Tonight you can stream a recent episode led by Sharon Salzberg, inspired by a work from our collection featuring "The Red Goddess of Power, Kurukulla."
The Red Goddess of Power, dancing atop the corpse of ego and surrounded by a circle of fire, overcomes all obstacles to achieving success and accomplishing whatever is desired. Kurukulla is the best known of all Buddhist deities associated with power and her practices are used for both mundane and s...
With their unique raga-meets-chamber-jazz sound, the Neel Murgai Ensemble celebrates the worldwide release of their album, reorientation, 7:00 PM tonight at the Rubin.
Enjoy this sneak peek of tonight’s concert, presented with Brooklyn Raga Massive, an artist collective dedicated to creating cross-cultural understanding through the lens of Indian classical and Raga inspired music. Tickets are still available: http://therubin.org/2yn
Sculptures of the Buddha often depict him slightly smiling at the moment of his enlightenment. How does meditation and enlightenment relate to happiness?
The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we're reflecting on our individual and collective power to bring about change. What role will spirituality play in the future of activism?
You may find inspiration today in this live recording of a 2019 talk program that explored these ideas and more with Sharon Salzberg, Serene Jones from Union Theological Seminary, New York University student Lydia Mason, and Lion's Roar.
Can spirituality power activism? Buddhist teacher Sharon Salzberg joins Christian progressive leader and president of Union Theological Seminary Serene Jones, and NYU student Lydia Mason, one of the next generation of black secular teen activists, for a panel discussion curated by Lions Roar. The panelists will discuss how we can better relate to ourselves, each other, and the earth to move past politics as usual.
More about this program: http://therubin.org/2ub
* The speakers will participate in a dialogue with members of the audience. Questions will not be solicited online, but online questions may be shared with the speakers after the program concludes. *
The Goddess of the Dawn, Marichi, is associated with light over coming darkness, a metaphor for removing obstacles to happiness and well-being.
Theme: Happiness About the Mindfulness Meditation Podcast The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast…
Have you set any goals for the new year yet? Today's your last chance to enter positive intentions into “The Wheel of Intentions” and send them into action!
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Breathing Room by Nari Ward (on view through Jan 6) features black ink-coated furniture and American history textbooks, relaying connections to colonialism, the transatlantic slave trade, and the shaping of historical knowledge.
Breathing Room has multiple layers of meaning. Even its title suggests various associations with history, hope, and identity. The installation takes inspiration from the kind of period rooms one may find in a…
Generosity is a core concept in Himalayan art and is reflected in the actions of beloved deities like Green Tara. Revered as the goddess of enlightened action, she is depicted here in a pose of royal ease, extending her right hand in supreme generosity, providing practitioners with whatever assistance they might need.
If you’re feeling generous this giving season, consider supporting the Rubin Museum: http://therubin.org/2y5
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Rubin Museum of Art; C2005.16.45
How are you making offerings this holiday season?
Often called “Dharma Light,” Butter Lamps are an essential element of Tibetan Buddhist devotional practices and represent the offering of light to enlightened beings.
The Rubin Museum of Art presents a weekly meditation session led by a prominent meditation teacher from the New York area, with each session focusing on a specific work of art. This podcast…
“As long as you identify with that which dies, there is always fear of death, because it’s the fear of cessation of existence.” — Ram Dass
Ram Dass was a spiritual guide for thousands seeking truth, love, and wisdom. He shined a light on compassion, mindfulness, devotion, and much more, and was an inspiration to understanding the idea of impermanence, or to Be Here Now, a theme we’re exploring at the Rubin next year. We are grateful to have worked with the Ram Dass Becoming Nobody Film this fall, and Ram Dass, Going Home in 2017, and to have shared his teachings and story at the Rubin. May you travel safely home 🙏
Just announced: our 2020 Brainwave talk series returns in Jan. with musician Laurie Anderson, activist Tanya Selvaratnam, artist Lee Mingwei, and more! Members get access to the presale on Jan. 7 & 8!
From early development to eventual degradation, our brains are constantly in a state of flux.This year Brainwave examines the connections between the Buddhist idea of impermanence and cutting-edge research in neuroplasticity. By exploring these changes we investigate how the brain…
Wondering what’s in store for the Rubin in early 2020? Here are our latest plans for exhibitions, programs, and new open hours in the new year!
At Rubin Museum Dream-Over, dreamers slept over and dreamed beneath traditional or contemporary artworks handpicked for them. Thank you everyone for your sweet dreams! (Photos: Asya Gorovits)
At Rubin Museum Dream-Over, dreamers slept over and dreamed beneath traditional or contemporary artworks handpicked for them. Thank you everyone for your sweet dreams! (Photos: Asya Gorovits)
Known for her protective power, it's no wonder Tara is one of the most popular female deities in Tibetan culture.
Tara, Green Protecting from the Eight Fears, accompanied by three figures of Gelug teachers, Shakyamuni Buddha and ‘Secret Accomplishment’ Hayagriva.
Curious to see how we install exhibitions at the Rubin? Get a behind-the-scenes look at how we made the title wall for “Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power,” on view now at the museum! #RubinBehindTheScenes
Eve Ensler — the Tony Award-winning playwright, performer, and activist — meets with Zen teacher Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison for an evening of personal storytelling. Their conversation will cover the challenge of coming to terms with painful truths, and is moderated by Eddie Gonzalez, the engagement manager for On Being and the Civil Conversations Project.
Eve Ensler — the Tony Award-winning playwright, performer, and activist — meets with Zen teacher Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison for an evening of personal storytelling. Their conversation will cover the challenge of coming to terms with painful truths, and is moderated by Eddie Gonzalez, the engagement manager for On Being and the Civil Conversations Project.
Eve Ensler — the Tony Award-winning playwright, performer, and activist — meets with Zen teacher Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison for an evening of personal storytelling. Their conversation will cover the challenge of coming to terms with painful truths, and is moderated by Eddie Gonzalez, the engagement manager for On Being and the Civil Conversations Project.
Pallavi Paul’s “Burn the Diaries” is inspired by the story of Noor Inayat Khan, who vanished during WWII while serving as a spy for the British government. Her body was never recovered, and her file is laced with contradictions and gaps.
Pallavi Paul’s installation Burn the Diaries (2014–2019) poses questions about the power of language and truth. The monumental 110-foot-silk scroll spills into the gallery space and features translated excerpts in Morse code and English from the personn...
This is one of our favorite performances from artist Martha Redbone! Join her concert at the Rubin this Friday: Martha Redbone: Naked Soul
Martha Redbone Roots Project (Martha Redbone, Jerome Harris & Charlie Burnham) sit down for a One On One Session at City Winery New York on January 5th, 2017...
Compassion is considered a powerful and necessary agent that leads to the realization of nirvana.
Theme: Gratitude About the Meditation Meditation session led by Lama Aria Drolma. The guided meditation begins at 16:41. For centuries Himalayan practitioners have used meditation to quiet the mind, open the heart, calm the nervous system, and increase ...
Yesterday, we learned of the passing of Dr. Yeshi Dhonden, the "Medicine Buddha" who spent this lifetime working to benefit the lives of countless patients and once served as the personal doctor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
We are honored to have met Dr. Yeshi Dhonden who helped enrich our understanding of the medicine and astrological works in our collection. May he continue his work to benefit all beings in his next lifetime. 🙏OM Mani Padme Hung
This blog post is written by Tashi Chodron, the Rubin Museum’s Assistant Manager of Himalayan Cultural Programs & Partnerships. What do you think of when you see a work of art from a bygone era? Don’t be fooled into thinking…
“True wisdom can only be passed on by the touching of hands.” 🤝
The title of this work refers to the artist and mystic Brion Gysin’s remark to Breyer P-Orridge that “true wisdom can only be passed on by the touching of hands
Social media feeds us too much information every day, and sometimes it can feel disturbing. Take a pause to quiet your mind with our Mindfulness Meditation Podcast.
For centuries Himalayan practitioners have used meditation to quiet the mind, open the heart, calm the nervous system, and increase focus. Mindfulness Meditation is a refuge from the world around us, as well as an opportunity to engage with it…
Anchor & 10% Happier advocate Dan Harris meets with rabbi, Dharma teacher, and queer activist Jay Michaelson to talk about spirituality, postmodern Buddhism, and the power that comes from not conforming to any one path. Following the the talk, the speakers will take questions from the audience in the theater.
For more info visit: http://therubin.org/2wl
Did you know, mantras housed inside prayer wheels are sacred objects, considered the Buddha's incorporeal Dharma relics? When the wheel is spun, the mantras are activated and released into the universe.
Stupas came to symbolize the Buddha’s enlightened body and mind. Prayer wheels, ritual implements containing mantras that are believed to be released as the wheel turns, are also associated with relics. The cylinder that houses the mantras is called the…
In the business world, success is equated with material gain. But does financial success yield happiness? Philosopher Yogishri and veteran investor Bijan Sabet search for a better answer at the Rubin Museum in New York.
Their onstage conversation is followed by a Q&A with members of the audience in the Museum’s theater. For more information about this program, please visit our website: http://therubin.org/2w3
Shahidul Alam's photo speaks to the power of language and protest at a time when a nation endeavored to recover its democracy.
This image shows photographer and activist Shahidul Alam’s image of singer and performer Smriti Azad protesting at a rally at Shaheed Minar, a national monument in Dhaka. Azad had attended political rallies with her sister as a child, and in…
"Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power" is now on view. 🎉 Be among the first to see the exhibition at our free opening celebration tonight, 6-11pm! http://therubin.org/2xb
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With their unique raga-meets-chamber-jazz sound, the Neel Murgai Ensemble celebrates the worldwide release of their album, reorientation, 7:00 PM tonight at the Rubin. Enjoy this sneak peek of tonight’s concert, presented with Brooklyn Raga Massive, an artist collective dedicated to creating cross-cultural understanding through the lens of Indian classical and Raga inspired music. Tickets are still available: http://therubin.org/2yn
Curious to see how we install exhibitions at the Rubin? Get a behind-the-scenes look at how we made the title wall for “Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power,” on view now at the museum! #RubinBehindTheScenes
Eve Ensler — the Tony Award-winning playwright, performer, and activist — meets with Zen teacher Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison for an evening of personal storytelling. Their conversation will cover the challenge of coming to terms with painful truths, and is moderated by Eddie Gonzalez, the engagement manager for On Being and the Civil Conversations Project.
Eve Ensler — the Tony Award-winning playwright, performer, and activist — meets with Zen teacher Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison for an evening of personal storytelling. Their conversation will cover the challenge of coming to terms with painful truths, and is moderated by Eddie Gonzalez, the engagement manager for On Being and the Civil Conversations Project.
Eve Ensler — the Tony Award-winning playwright, performer, and activist — meets with Zen teacher Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison for an evening of personal storytelling. Their conversation will cover the challenge of coming to terms with painful truths, and is moderated by Eddie Gonzalez, the engagement manager for On Being and the Civil Conversations Project.
Anchor & 10% Happier advocate Dan Harris meets with rabbi, Dharma teacher, and queer activist Jay Michaelson to talk about spirituality, postmodern Buddhism, and the power that comes from not conforming to any one path. Following the the talk, the speakers will take questions from the audience in the theater. For more info visit: http://therubin.org/2wl
In the business world, success is equated with material gain. But does financial success yield happiness? Philosopher Yogishri and veteran investor Bijan Sabet search for a better answer at the Rubin Museum in New York. Their onstage conversation is followed by a Q&A with members of the audience in the Museum’s theater. For more information about this program, please visit our website: http://therubin.org/2w3
"Shahidul Alam: Truth to Power" is now on view. 🎉 Be among the first to see the exhibition at our free opening celebration tonight, 6-11pm! http://therubin.org/2xb
“The Power of Intention: Reinventing the (Prayer) Wheel” closes on Monday, 10/14. This weekend is your last chance to see it! Plan a visit: http://therubin.org/2u0
Kasia Urbaniak is on a mission to break the yoke of good girl conditioning and redefine what it means to be a good woman. She and actress Julianna Margulies discuss the shifting power dynamics of women today and how roles have evolved beyond just being “The Good Wife.” As an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner, Julianna Margulies has achieved success in television, theater, and film. More recently Margulies starred in and produced the seven-season CBS hit show “The Good Wife.” Kasia Urbaniak is the founder of The Academy, a school that teaches women the art of power and influence. Her studies of power over 20 years have taken her from the dungeons of New York City, where she worked as a dominatrix, to monasteries in China, where she trained as a Daoist. Learn more: http://therubin.org/2wi
The key to understanding all human behavior lies with our earliest predecessors: the first living organisms. Neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux invites Dr. Jeffrey Sachs to explore how the development of nervous systems powered human consciousness, which made our greatest and most horrendous achievements as a species possible. Learn more: http://therubin.org/2vf
Andy Statman and Brooklyn Raga Massive rehearse for their concert tonight at the Rubin. Statman, a major figure in the revival of klezmer music and a virtuoso on mandolin and clarinet, has worked with everyone from Bob Dylan and Jerry Garcia to Izhak Perleman and more. In his premier collaboration with members of Brooklyn Raga Massive, Andy will expand his musical explorations, tapping into the rich traditions of improvisation and spiritual yearning that animate Indian classical musical as well as his own creations. Learn more about the concert and pick up tickets: http://therubin.org/2vy
Tune in to a sound bath immersion intended to produce mindful responses in the mind, body, and heart through the vibrational vehicle of sound. Maraliz Campos leads theater-goers in Sonic Mindfulness, her own innovative technique that combines intentional breath work, highly curated sensory stimulation, ASMR, live instrumentation, vocal looping, and other ancient and modern techniques. Learn more about this public program: http://therubin.org/2vw Book a private sound bath group experience with Maraliz at the Rubin: http://therubin.org/2wg Find Maraliz on Instagram: @maralizcam
How can stories from the Museum's artworks be told in new and exciting ways? 💻 This summer, NYC teens participated in the Virtual Worlds: Teens Code program, exploring interactive storytelling through coding. See their showcase in the Museum's Art Lounge this Fri. from 6-11 PM during our opening celebration for the new exhibition "Clapping with Stones:" therubin.org/2w8
The tantric ritual of initiation, referred to as an “empowerment” in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, reveals the depth and sophistication behind this truism. Khentrul Rinpoché is one of the few masters to teach the highly complex Kalachakra from the Jonang tradition. In this session Rinpoché joins analyst Morgan Stebbins to discuss the role of empowerment rituals to awaken in the student the capacity for primordial wisdom. It is not the transmission of a power to a student that he or she lacks; it is an activation of the full realization within that student that this power is inherent. More info about this program: https://rubinmuseum.org/events/event/power-khentrul-rinpoche-08-07-2019
The tantric ritual of initiation, referred to as an “empowerment” in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, reveals the depth and sophistication behind this truism. Khentrul Rinpoché is one of the few masters to teach the highly complex Kalachakra from the Jonang tradition. In this session Rinpoché joins analyst Morgan Stebbins to discuss the role of empowerment rituals to awaken in the student the capacity for primordial wisdom. It is not the transmission of a power to a student that he or she lacks; it is an activation of the full realization within that student that this power is inherent. More info about this program: https://rubinmuseum.org/events/event/power-khentrul-rinpoche-08-07-2019
The tantric ritual of initiation, referred to as an “empowerment” in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, reveals the depth and sophistication behind this truism. Khentrul Rinpoché is one of the few masters to teach the highly complex Kalachakra from the Jonang tradition. In this session Rinpoché joins analyst Morgan Stebbins to discuss the role of empowerment rituals to awaken in the student the capacity for primordial wisdom. It is not the transmission of a power to a student that he or she lacks; it is an activation of the full realization within that student that this power is inherent. More info about this program: https://rubinmuseum.org/events/event/power-khentrul-rinpoche-08-07-2019
How do the experiences of Black American Buddhists shape an understanding of the dharma? Faith traditions have been pillars of many Black American communities and played key roles in racial and social justice movements. Hear how Buddhism interacts with other faith traditions and activism with speakers DaRa Williams, Kamilah Majied, and Willie Mukei Smith in this panel curated by Lion's Roar Magazine. Learn more about this program: http://therubin.org/2va (The speakers will participate in a Q&A with members of the audience. Questions will not be solicited online, but online questions may be shared with the speakers after the program concludes.)
Inspired by Buddhism, Jungian therapy, and more, executive coach Jerry Colonna shares with ABC anchor Dan Harris the tools for inquiry for leaders to tap into their unconscious minds. This program marks the launch of Jerry Colonna’s new book “REBOOT: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up”. Presented together with Naropa University. Learn more about this program: http://therubin.org/2vj (The speakers will participate in a dialogue with members of the audience. Questions will not be solicited online, but online questions may be shared with the speakers after the program concludes.)
Are you joining us for our annual Block Party: Power Play next Sunday? We'll have performances, food trucks, and unique art experiences starting at 1PM.
Join an event like no other at our annual Block Party, Power Play on Sun. July 21 at 1PM! Re-energize with guided meditations, contribute to a large collaborative flower arrangement, create a personal "power object," and much more! Details: https://rubinmuseum.org/events/event/power-play-block-party-07-21-2019
Happy World Environment Day! Hopi/Havasupai/Tewa Grandmother Mona Polacca reminds us how we are connected to all other living things through our breath. 🌬️
How do we face the reality of climate change with hope? Join author and urban policy advocate Ibrahim Abdul-Matin; Jungwon Kim of the Rainforest Alliance; and climate activist, writer, and model Cameron Russell for a night of discussion and nourishment. The speakers will share practices they’ve developed to build emotional resilience, ignite effective action, and stay connected to the love we have for the Earth and for each other. Learn more about this program: http://therubin.org/2ul (The speakers will participate in a dialogue with members of the audience. Questions will not be solicited online, but online questions may be shared with the speakers after the program concludes.)
Singer-songwriter Moby discusses the dark side of fame with neuroscientist Dr. Moran Cerf. What do you do when you realize you have everything you’ve ever wanted but still feel completely empty? Tonight and in his new memoir, Then It Fell Apart, Moby recounts his experiences with creativity, the alluring power of fame, and the crippling power of addiction. More info: http://therubin.org/2u7 (The speakers will participate in a Q&A with members of the audience. Questions will not be solicited online, but online questions may be shared with the speakers after the program concludes.)
Feeling burnt out? Join meditation teacher Kate Johnson for a series of interactive evenings with artists, culture creators, and healers who leverage the power of spirit to fuel their work. More: http://therubin.org/2v1
What if your voice is the medicine that the world desperately needs? Join Jamia Wilson (movement builder, storyteller, and executive director of the Feminist Press) and Lisa Weinert (publishing expert, yoga teacher and founder of Narrative Healing) in a session to help us bring awareness to the stories we unconsciously tell and shift our narratives to find our power. Learn more about this program: http://therubin.org/2uj * The speakers will participate in a dialogue with members of the audience. Questions will not be solicited online, but online questions may be shared with the speakers after the program concludes. *
Actress Rosie Perez has drawn on her experiences with trauma to fuel some of her most emotionally raw performances. Tonight she meets with trauma specialist Diane Poole Heller to address the processes by which trauma can be unraveled. What gives people the power to heal emotional wounds and bounce back? Learn more about this program: http://therubin.org/2u5 * The speakers will participate in a dialogue with members of the audience. Questions will not be solicited online, but online questions may be shared with the speakers after the program concludes. *
Can spirituality power activism? Buddhist teacher Sharon Salzberg joins Christian progressive leader and president of Union Theological Seminary Serene Jones, and NYU student Lydia Mason, one of the next generation of black secular teen activists, for a panel discussion curated by Lions Roar. The panelists will discuss how we can better relate to ourselves, each other, and the earth to move past politics as usual. More about this program: http://therubin.org/2ub * The speakers will participate in a dialogue with members of the audience. Questions will not be solicited online, but online questions may be shared with the speakers after the program concludes. *
Latham Thomas - the celebrity wellness and lifestyle maven and birth doula - joins program host Kate Johnson to share stories and tools (like metta meditation) to help birth creativity and the power of the feminine. How do transformative ideas get birthed into being, and what makes them thrive? Learn what the power of the feminine can teach people of all genders about how to nurture, and be nurtured by, the creative process. (More about this program: http://therubin.org/2ui) *The speakers will participate in a Q&A and dialogue with members of the audience. Questions will not be solicited online, but online questions may be shared with the speakers after the program concludes.
Support your favorite museum and enjoy an unforgettable evening of performances, food and drink, and surprising experiences throughout the Rubin, May 7: http://therubin.org/2ux
Psychotherapist Esther Perel is one of today’s most insightful voices on modern relationships. Tonight, she meets with Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Ayad Akhtar (Junk, Disgraced) for a sold-out discussion on shifting power dynamics between men & women. Learn more about this program: http://therubin.org/2tg The speakers will participate in a Q&A with members of the audience in the Rubin Museum theater. Questions will not be solicited on this livestream, but questions may be forwarded to the speakers after the program.
How can we foster behavioral change in a society frayed by inequity, prejudice & patriarchy? Dancer, choreographer, and activist Mallika Sarabhai meets with social psychologist Anjali Dutt to discuss making change & finding inspiration for women’s empowerment in ancient Hindu epics. More about this program: http://therubin.org/2tb The speakers will participate in a Q&A with members of the audience in the Rubin Museum theater. Questions will not be solicited on this livestream, but questions may be forwarded to the speakers after the program.
Yoga teacher Eddie Stern & Deepak Chopra, MD, meet for a sold-out onstage discussion about how the human body and mind function—and what we do can impact those wirings. Learn more about this program: http://therubin.org/2t5 The speakers will participate in a Q&A with members of the audience in the Rubin Museum theater. Questions will not be solicited on this livestream, but questions may be forwarded to the speakers after the program.
The scandals rocking the world’s religions can make us question the nature of spiritual authority. Buddhist teachers Gina Sharpe & Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara meet with psychoanalyst Pilar Jennings to break down the benefits and pitfalls of the teacher-student relationship and offer new models for the future. More about this program: http://therubin.org/2su
The 2019 edition of Spiral Magazine — the Power Issue — is out now. Pick up a copy on your next visit to the Rubin, or read online: http://therubin.org/2u8
We may not think of intentions as sources of power, but our intentions define the quality of any action. We can use our intentions to empower us to create positive change for ourselves and others. Inspired by Tibetan prayer wheels, The Power of Intention: Reinventing the (Prayer) Wheel brings together select examples of traditional and contemporary art to illuminate the relationship between our intentions, commitments, and actions. Learn more: http://therubin.org/2u0
Action architect Elizabeth Streb has been on a mission to achieve human flight for decades through her daring work that tests the potential of the human body. What combination of functions in body and brain does it take to defy gravity? She meets with neuroscientist John Krakauer, who believes humans can become amazingly good at almost anything—with practice. But what about something like flying? This program is presented with The Joyce Theater
Action architect Elizabeth Streb has been on a mission to achieve human flight for decades through her daring work that tests the potential of the human body. What combination of functions in body and brain does it take to defy gravity? She meets with neuroscientist John Krakauer, who believes humans can become amazingly good at almost anything—with practice. But what about something like flying? This program is presented with The Joyce Theater
Stories have a profound impact on our identity. Authors Elaine Pagels and Dani Shapiro meet onstage with Omega Institute's Elizabeth Lesser to discuss the power of stories. Following this sold-out talk, the speakers will take questions from the audience in the Rubin Museum theater. More info: http://therubin.org/2re
Tonight, Brooklyn Raga Massive presents a musical and visual odyssey that explores ancient Japanese and Indian poetic text and lyrical prose. Shinobue flute and taiko drum virtuoso Kaoru Watanabe and hybrid Indian classical tabla and modern jazz percussionist Sameer Gupta team up with choreographer Parul Shah for a special performance at 7:00 PM. Tickets are still available: http://therubin.org/2sm
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