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Tibetan Art Buddhist Symbols

A Guide to Decoding Buddhist Symbolism in Tibetan Art

Understand the significance of specific Buddhist symbols frequently found in Tibetan art.
Shen Wei Dance Asia Society New York

An Evening of Dance, Art, and Film With Shen Wei Dance Arts

An evening of captivating dance, art, and conversation with acclaimed choreographer and artist Shen Wei.
MaLa Project dry pot

Regional Chinese Cuisine Is Ready For Its Close Up

A culinary movement based on lesser known Chinese flavors has moved beyond ethnic enclaves.
Trita Parsi

How Uncertainty Over the Nuclear Deal Is Strangling Iran's Economy

Trita Parsi argues that banks are unwilling to finance investment in the country due to fear that President Trump will scuttle the agreement.
Foreign Minister of Australia Julie Bishop

Australia Foreign Minister Warns of 'Pitfalls of Protectionism'

One day before President Trump announced the impositions of tariffs, Julie Bishop warned that protectionism could worsen U.S.-China relations.
Guests view Unknown Tibet at Asia Society Museum

Asia Society and Rubin Museum Team Up During 'Unknown Tibet'

During the run of Unknown Tibet: The Tucci Expeditions and Buddhist Painting, Asia Society Museum and the Rubin Museum are offering discounted admission when you visit both institutions. 
Unknown Tibet: The Tucci Expeditions and Buddhist Painting

'Unknown Tibet: The Tucci Expeditions and Buddhist Painting' Opens to American Audiences for First Time

Asia Society Museum's highly anticipated exhibition explores Tibet through the eyes of Italian explorer Giuseppe Tucci.
Wes Nisker

How the 'Crazy Wisdom' of Buddhism Caught On in the West

Writer and radio personality Wes Nisker explains how practices like meditation and mindfulness have become so mainstream.
Asia Society Lunar New Year Family Day

Asia Society Rings in Year of the Dog During Annual Lunar New Year Celebration

Asia Society celebrated the Year of the Dog with live music, theater, crafts, and more.
Dan Harris (L) and Thupten Jinpa (R)

Reconciling Buddhist Teachings and Buddhists' Atrocities

The treatment of the Muslim Rohingya minority by Myanmar's Buddhist leaders defies the religion's teachings of compassion.