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Buddhism & Beyond

A series of events at Asia Society New York, Jan. 27 – May 20, 2018

Buddhism & Beyond is a series of programs exploring Buddhism, its practice, and its popularity in contemporary culture, organized in conjunction with the exhibition Unknown Tibet: The Tucci Expeditions and Buddhist Painting, on view at Asia Society Museum from February 27 through May 20, 2018.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Woman meditating on table of meeting room
Discussion

How Meditation Benefits Business

24 May 2018
6:30 - 8 p.m.
The chairman and CEO of Aetna, Inc. will discuss the benefits of meditation and mindfulness in the workplace with New York Times' David Gelles.
Robert Wright Why Buddhism is True
Meet the Author

Robert Wright Discusses Why Buddhism Is True

17 Apr 2018
6:30 - 8 p.m.
The author appears in conversation with ABC News anchor Juju Chang.
Shen Wei Dance Arts
Special Event

Shen Wei: Expressions in Dance, Art and Film With Shen Wei Dance Arts

27 Mar 2018
7 - 8:15 p.m.
A far-reaching dialogue with multi-media artist Shen Wei on Buddhism, childhood memories, explorations of dreamscapes, and his journeys to Tibet.
Gonkar Gyatso
Discussion

A Conversation With Contemporary Tibetan Artist Gonkar Gyatso

06 Mar 2018
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Join contemporary Tibetan artist Gonkar Gyatso in a conversation to explore his internationally recognized art.
Eugenio Ghersi, Giuseppe Tucci and two other members of the 1933 Tucci Expedition India: Kunzum la (pass), Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
Special Event

Unknown Tibet: The Tucci Expeditions and Buddhist Painting

27 Feb 2018
4 - 9 p.m.
Members-only opening with curator's lecture for the exhibition 'Unknown Tibet: The Tucci Expeditions and Buddhist Painting.'
Mindful Meditation
Discussion

Dan Harris and Thupten Jinpa on the Miracle of Mindful Meditation

15 Feb 2018
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Dan Harris and Thupten Jinpa discuss their insights and experiences.
Photo Courtesy of Icarus Films
Film

Tharlo

28 Jan 2018
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
When a Tibetan sheep farmer journeys to the city to obtain an ID card, a meeting with a hairdresser leads to a life-changing series of events.
Photo Courtesy of Icarus Films
Film

Old Dog (Khyi rgan)

28 Jan 2018
2 - 3:30 p.m.
A family on the Himalayan plains discovers their dog, a Tibetan nomad mastiff, is an exotic prize dog in China.
Courtesy of the dGenerate Collection at Icarus Films
Film

The Search ('Tshol)

27 Jan 2018
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The Search follows a film crew driving across Tibet, hoping to cast an adaptation of a traditional Tibetan opera.
The Silent Holy Stones
Film

The Silent Holy Stones

27 Jan 2018
4 - 5:45 p.m.
A 10-year-old Buddhist novice nicknamed “Little Lama” returns home from the remote Guwa monastery for the New Year celebration.

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Exhibition

Vajriputra Arhat. 17th century. Possibly Kham (East Tibet). Tradition: Gelug. Pigments on cloth. MU-CIV/MAO 'Giuseppe Tucci,' inv. 926/759. Placement as indicated on verso: 3rd from right. Image courtesy of the Museum of Civilisation/Museum of Oriental Art 'Giuseppe Tucci,' Rome.

Unknown Tibet: The Tucci Expeditions and Buddhist Painting

27 Feb 2018 - 20 May 2018
Recently restored Tibetan paintings collected by Giuseppe Tucci during his expeditions to Tibet and now in the collection of the MU-CIV/MAO "Giuseppe Tucci," Rome.

Film Series

Photo Courtesy of Icarus Films

Pema Tseden: Celebrating a Tibetan Voice

A retrospective of Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden, including his four major works and a discussion program with the director.

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Meditation Wednesdays

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