Marina Abramović 'Three Meditations' at Jamyang Hosted by SciWiz

In this captivating conversation hosted by Science & Wisdom LIVE and held at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre on November 22, 2023. Legendary performance artist Marina Abramovic shares her inspiring journey of blending art with spirituality. Known for pushing physical and mental limits in her art, Marina offers personal anecdotes about encounters with Tibetan lamas and Buddhist practices that transformed her perspective on life and creativity. She recounts poignant stories from her visits to Bodhgaya, meeting influential figures such as Ling Rinpoche, and how a seemingly simple encounter opened her heart to the essence of compassion and pure love. The narrative moves through her time at meditation retreats and the lessons on detachment, silence, and mindfulness that shaped her iconic performances. Whether discussing the creation of her method involving disciplined rituals or reliving moments of vulnerability on stage, Marina's experiences illuminate the intersection of performance, endurance, and spiritual insight. The video concludes with reflections on the impact of pain, forgiveness, and why true artistic expression is intertwined with surrendering the ego. Disclaimer - we apologise for the low video quality, the interview was captured on our B camera when the primary camera at the event failed.