Open House: Saturdays at Samye

With Hilary Herdman and Peter Woods

May 23, 2026

We welcome you to an Open House at Samye Hermitage on Saturday, May 23rd for a morning of meditation with Hilary Herdman, followed by a community lunch and walk.

Our day begins at 10:30 am with a meditation session suited for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. The session will include guidance and instruction on meditation followed by a short sit, offering a chance to cultivate mindfulness and inner stillness within a supportive group setting.

For those with little ones, they are welcome to join a story and play time in the Lotus Barn during the meditation. Those of any age are equally able to join the meditation (all sounds are welcome!)

After meditation at around 11:30 am, everyone is invited for lunch and tea, followed by an optional stroll around our campus.

About the Teachers

Hilary Herdman

Hilary Herdman, PhD, studied and taught at Rangjung Yeshe Institute at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling monastery since 2000. Hilary was a founding member of the Dharmachakra Translation Committee. She completed an MA and later a Ph.D in Buddhist Studies at the University of Bristol, UK. Her thesis concerned the origins of pilgrimage and her research interests […]

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Peter Woods

Peter has been a student of Phakchok Rinpoche for over a decade. His Buddhist journey began in 2012 in India, where he received teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama—a profound encounter that inspired him to study the Tibetan language. This passion for Tibetan Buddhism led him to Yale Divinity School, where he explored religious […]

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