Stephen Hill was a cherished member of the Nan Tien community. He was a scholar, a practitioner, and a deeply generous presence in the lives of those around him. His contributions to Nan Tien Institute, the Humanistic Buddhism Centre and the Communities of Practice spanned years of thoughtful inquiry and contributions. He led with humanity and demonstrated what it means to live well together.
This page gathers a memorial video presented at Stephen’s funeral, a prayer offered by Venerable Juewei, and a selection of his talks and published work with Nan Tien’s communities.
The video above includes a prayer by Venerable Juewei offering merits and blessings in Stephen’s memory.
Selected Works & Talks
Cultivating Compassion — Stephen’s published work on compassion as both practice and principle. Read on Peter Lang
Living with Impermanence — A Communities of Practice session exploring impermanence through the lens of care and shared experience. Watch on NTI YouTube
Immunity in Community — Part of the Detox Series during COVID-19, examining how community sustains us in times of uncertainty. Watch on NTI YouTube
MettāVerses Podcast — A conversation with Stephen on the importance of loving-kindness in communities. Listen on SoundCloud