Buddhist Philosophy
Birth of Guru Rinpoche
Phakchok Rinpoche shares stories of the miraculous birth of Guru Rinpoche, the Lotus-born Master of Uḍḍiyāna.
July 29, 2020
Hilary Herdman
Hilary Herdman, Ph.D, studied and taught at Rangjung Yeshe Institute at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling monastery since 2000. Hilary was a founding member of Dharmachakra Translation Committee. She continued her education by completing an MA and later a a Ph.D at the University of Bristol, UK. She is a member of Samye Institute Steering Committee and helps produce content for the site and for retreats and events.
Buddhist Philosophy
Being Loyal to One’s Relatives and Close Friends
In this article, Hilary Herdman continues her exploration of the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values.
July 9, 2020
Buddhist Philosophy
Being Honest and Modest
In this article, Hilary Herdman continues her exploration of the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values.
June 18, 2020
Buddhist Philosophy
Being Benevolent to Your Neighbors
Hilary Herdman shows how being kind to our neighbours lies at the heart of authentic dharma practice.
June 10, 2020
Buddhist Philosophy
Being Respectful to Those of High Status and One’s Elders
It’s important to be respectful to your elders, Hilary Herdman discusses how we can loosen our self-attachment by revevrential care to our elders.
May 28, 2020
Grammar
Dhāraṇī and Mantra: A Brief Introduction
In this article, Hilary Herdman presents an introduction to the practices of dhāraṇī and mantra recitation.
May 20, 2020
Buddhist Philosophy
Showing Respect to the Learned
Hilary Herdman continues her exploration of the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values by discussing the need to show respect for learned people.
May 12, 2020
Buddhist Philosophy
Repaying the Kindness of One’s Parents
Hilary Herdman continues her exploration of the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values by considering how we can repay the kindness of our parents.
April 28, 2020
Buddhist Philosophy
Seeking and Practicing the Dharma
Hilary Herdman explores the multiple meanings of the word “Dharma” and what it means for our practice.
April 14, 2020
Buddhist Philosophy
Cultivating Devotion
In this series, Hilary Herdman explores the Sixteen Principles of Societal Human Values, the moral code promoted by teh emperor Songtsen Gampo.
March 19, 2020