The Light That Shines Through the Universe: Lectures and Meditations

Join us from May through October 2026 for a free monthly lecture and guided meditation series, presented in partnership with the High Line. The series is in support of Tuan Andrew Nguyen's High Line Plinth artwork, The Light That Shines Through the Universe, located on the High Line at 30th Street and 10th Avenue. Inspired by Nguyen's sculpture and the cultural context that influenced its creation, each program features a lecture by a scholar, artist, or cultural leader, followed by a guided meditation led by an invited practitioner. The series is hosted by Tashi Chödrön, Rubin's Himalayan cultural programs and communities ambassador, who has led meditation programs for over 10 years and is the host of the Museum's Mindfulness Meditation podcast. This blend of intellectual and contemplative practice invites audiences to pause, reflect, and consider the artwork's historical and philosophical themes through both thought and experience.