City Weekend: Karma - Ven. Amy Miller

Everything comes from the mind!

"Everything depends on your motivation. The way you think creates your karma, and your karma creates your life. By transforming your mind, you can change your world." – Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Karma is the universal law of cause and effect, wherein every thought, word, and action that we have and do create imprints in our consciousness that shape our present and future experiences. Tibetan Buddhism explains that due to this, our mind then projects positive, negative or neutral onto everything we encounter through our senses - and then happiness and suffering are activated. 

By understanding this, we can see how things are more fluid and changeable than we may think. As a result, we can start fostering a sense of responsibility and intentionality in our lives and start living with more awareness and mindfulness. 

During this weekend, Ven. Amy Miller will guide us through teachings and meditations on profound Buddhist concepts drawn from the unique teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, one of the founders of the FPMT. Ven. Amy will also offer study and meditation techniques of daily mindfulness practices to take home. This program is ideal for anyone who wishes to ignite or deepen their personal practice by relying on Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s heart advice. 

Your teacher

Venerable Amy Miller is a beloved spiritual teacher, practitioner and Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition. She has dedicated her life to sharing the profound teachings of Buddhism with the world. With her gentle presence, insightful wisdom and compassionate heart, she has touched the lives of many around the world, inspiring them to find inner peace and help transform their minds. 

More information about Ven. Amy Miller, click here. 

Practical information

• Dates and times: 
  • Friday May 2 19.00 – 20.30 hrs (only online)
  • Saturday May 3 10.00 – 16.00 hrs
  • Sunday May 4 10.00 – 16.00 hrs 
• Location: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.
• Language: English 
• Study materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials
• Registration: You can register for the whole weekend 
• Last-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoomlink and materials in time to join the class.

Donation

Dāna (generosity) is one of the cornerstones of the Buddhist path. By virtue of their generosity, the Buddha and the ordained sangha offer us the teachings, and in exchange, the lay community supports Dharma centers and the monastic community. This interdependence is essential for us to share the Dharma and continue our work to benefit all sentient beings. With your donation we support our teachers in their cost of living and we uphold our dharma center, which is managed entirely by volunteers.

The suggested donation for this weekend is €85. For students and people with low income, the suggested donation is €60. Please send us an email if you'd like to make use of this option. Keep in mind that the donation amount should never be an obstacle to your access to the Dharma. Please contact us if it might be an obstacle for you.