Making A Title Wall at the Rubin
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
The Healing Power of Personal Truths: Eve Ensler + Sensei Koshin Paley Ellisonm
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.
The Healing Power of Personal Truths: Eve Ensler + Sensei Koshin Paley Ellisonm
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.
The Healing Power of Personal Truths: Eve Ensler + Sensei Koshin Paley Ellisonm
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.
Enlightenment by Trial and Error: Jay Michaelson and Dan Harris
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
Yogishri + Bijan Sabet onstage at the Rubin Museum
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
"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 - Closes Monday 10/14/2019
“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
Julianna Margulies and Kasia Urbaniak on What Makes a "Good" Woman
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 Power of a Single Cell: The Deep History of Ourselves
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
Rehearsal: Andy Statman and Brooklyn Raga Massive at the Rubin Museum
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
Sound Immersion for Mind, Body, and Heart
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
Virtual Worlds: Teens Code Showcase 8/16
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
Live: Rituals of Empowerment
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
Live: Rituals of Empowerment
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
Live: Rituals of Empowerment
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
Black American Buddhists on Activism and Community
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.)
Leadership and the Art of Growing Up: Jerry Colonna & Dan Harris
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.)
Annual Block Party Next Sunday
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.
Annual Block Party: Power Play, Sun. July 21
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
Mona Polacca on Breath, Birth, and Nature
Happy World Environment Day! Hopi/Havasupai/Tewa Grandmother Mona Polacca reminds us how we are connected to all other living things through our breath. 🌬️
The Power of Hope in a Changing Climate
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.)
Moby and Dr. Moran Cerf on the Power of Failure
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.)
Compassionate Action: Nourishing Programs for Changemakers
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
The Healing Power of Telling Your Story
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. *
Trauma and the Power of Resilience: Rosie Perez + Dr. Diane Poole Heller
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. *
Live: Latham Thomas & Kate Johnson: Birthing Creativity & the Power of the Feminine
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.
Power Trip: An Artful Fundraiser for the Rubin - May 7
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
Live: Esther Perel + Ayad Akhtar at the Rubin Museum
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.
LIVE: Mallika Sarabhai & Anjali Dutt on The Power of Women
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.
Live: Deepak Chopra + Eddie Stern at the Rubin Museum
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.
“Spiritual Authority: Its Abuses & Uses,” panel discussion with Lion’s Roar
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
Spiral Magazine 2019: The Power Issue
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
"The Power of Intention: Reinventing the (Prayer) Wheel," Opening March 1
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
LIVE: Can practice allow you to master anything?
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
LIVE: Can practice allow you to master anything?
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
LIVE: The Power of Stories That Shape Us
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
Live rehearsal: NATURE/WAR/LOVE
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
Mona Polacca and Marina Abramovic on Rites and Rituals
We are all shaped by ritual. Marina Abramovic, the “grandmother of performance art,” meets with Hopi/Havasupai/Tewa Grandmother Mona Polacca to discuss the essential role that ritual, repetition, and durational experiences play in reminding of us of our relationships to all things.
This program took place on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the Rubin Museum of Art as part of the Karma talk series. More info: http://therubin.org/2qo
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