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 include pilgrimage, devotional and ritual practices, and their significance in the Buddhist tradition. She is a member of Samye Institute Manager team, serving as Content Manager. She humbly wishes to thank her teachers, Khyabje Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Phakchok Rinpoche for their tremendous compassion, wisdom and kindness. Hilary feels deep gratitude to all the excellent Buddhist teachers throughout the years, and the lamas, khenpos, and nuns associated with Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling monastery.

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Upcoming Programs by Hilary Herdman

Samye Institute Summer Immersion: The Buddhist Arts & Sciences

Also With Phakchok Rinpoche, Tulku Migmar Tsering, Ven. Wangchuk Dorjee Negi, John Makransky, Oriane Lavole, Seth Auster-Rosen, Tawni Tidwell, Tenzin Loden and Alex Yiannopoulos

June 16 - July 26, 2025

This immersive six-week program offers a unique opportunity to delve into the timeless wisdom of the Buddhist tradition. Combining intellectual exploration with personal transformation, it integrates teachings on the inner fields of knowledge—Buddhist philosophy and meditative practices—with the outer fields of knowledge, such as logic, medicine, language, artisanry, astrology, and geomancy. These teachings are delivered […]

Sustainable Compassion and Wisdom Training

Also With Tulku Migmar Tsering and John Makransky

June 16 - 20, 2025

Join us for Week 1 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this first week, we are joined by Prof. John Makransky, who will lead us into a deeper understanding of how to develop sustainable compassion and wisdom. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with Tulku Migmar Tsering, and supported throughout […]

Integrating Buddhist Arts & Sciences in Daily Life

Also With Tulku Migmar Tsering

July 21 - 25, 2025

Join us for Week 3 of the Samye Institute Summer Immersion Program! In this sixth week, we are joined by Hilary Herdman, PhD, and Robert Offner, who will help us bring it all together with guided mentorship and planning for your life, home, and community. These daily sessions will be complemented by daily teachings with […]