Why Should We Believe in Karma?
Samye Institute
January 26, 2023
Phakchok Rinpoche explains how a belief in karma gives us an anchor when our own moral compass fails us.
Holistic Living
All I Want for Christmas is… More Compassion for Everyone!
Samye Institute Team
December 22, 2021
This Christmas Season, Samye Institute was delighted to host Dr. David Shlim’s teaching called “All I Want for Christmas is… More Compassion for Everyone!”
Being Patient and Farsighted and Enduring Hardship
Hilary Herdman
August 10, 2021
As social beings, we humans learn from those around us. And because we don’t have fixed, unchanging solidity as beings, we make choices. We can
Awareness and Vigiling at the Bedside
Andrea Sherman
July 15, 2021
In this article, Andrea Sherman discusses vigiling, or being present at the bedside during the final hours of a person’s life.
Speaking Moderately and in a Gentle Way
Hilary Herdman
June 1, 2021
As social beings, we humans learn from those around us. And because we don’t have fixed, unchanging solidity as beings, we make choices. We can
Not Being Influenced by Evil Companions
Hilary Herdman
May 12, 2021
As social beings, we humans learn from those around us. And because we don’t have fixed, unchanging solidity as beings, we make choices. We can
Having Little Jealousy
Hilary Herdman
March 16, 2021
Jealousy sneaks up on us in many ways and it can be a tricky mental state to isolate. The Tibetan term (phrag dog) is a
Repaying Debts on Time and Not Cheating With Weights and Measures
Hilary Herdman
March 4, 2021
Although some readers might believe Buddhism and business have little to do with one another, history shows us a different story. The Buddha himself taught
Tibetan Medicine Tools for Trying Times
Samye Institute Team
December 3, 2020
During these stressful times, Tibetan Medicine may offer us some tools for bringing our body and mind into balance. Our sangha member and Dakini Doctor,
Buddha’s Radical Two-Step Approach to Happiness
Erric Solomon
September 3, 2020
By taking a moment to look at our minds themselves, we come closer to discovering the nature of everything.
