Episodes: 51
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 21.4k subscribers
Instagram: 22.0k followers
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Devendra Banhart - American singer-songwriter and visual artist hosting AWAKEN; guides conversations on spirituality, interdependence, and personal transformation.
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche - Mindfulness, Meditation
Annabella Pitkin - Buddhism, Religion, Interdependence
Nicholas Christakis - Social Networks, Interdependence, Human Behavior
Pamela Ayo Yetunde - Interdependence, Spirituality, Social Ethics, Education
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche - Mindfulness, Meditation
Understanding the Difference Between Anger and Wrath
November 03, 2026
In the English language, anger and wrath are often grouped together, but in Buddhism they are quite different. Anger is considered a poison, a fire that consumes and destroys everything it touches. Wrath is a liberating energy that is free of ignorance, delusion, and attachment. A painting of the wrathful deity Krodhakali illuminates how the powerful potential of anger can be transformed into enlightened action. This episode features singer, writer, and frontwoman of the bands Bikini Kill and...
Introducing Wrath
October 27, 2026
Wrath is often perceived as interchangeable with anger or rage. But in the Buddhist tradition, wrath has a very particular meaning as a liberatory, fierce, and protective force of transformation. Wrathful deities embody this energy to aid all beings on the path to enlightenment. What can they teach us about the nature of wrath and its relationship to awakening?This episode features activist, documentary filmmaker, lawyer, educator, and faith leader Valarie Kaur and is hosted by punk singer, w...
Welcome to AWAKEN Season 6
September 29, 2026
Welcome to Season 6 of AWAKEN—a Webby Honoree podcast about the dynamic path to enlightenment and what it means to “wake up.” This season explores wrath as a powerful force for awakening and transformation. Hosted by singer, writer, and frontwoman of the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre Kathleen Hanna, the series focuses on Buddhist and Hindu paintings and sculptures of wrathful deities from the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art’s collection to illuminate their teachings on fierce compassion. Exper...
Dear Headspace · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
The Art of Awakening · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
The Road Home with Ethan Nichtern · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Be Here Now Network Guest Podcast · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
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The publicly listed emails for Awaken: accountspayable@rubinmuseum.org, administration@rubinmuseum.org, and collections@rubinmuseum.org.
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Awaken typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: PhD/MD or equivalent terminal degree; author; professor; artist; spiritual teacher; community leader. Common among recent guests: books published; awards; media appearances. Recent guests include Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Annabella Pitkin, and Nicholas Christakis.
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