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SUMMARY:Weekend Retreat: The Heart of Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Lojong mind training & 1000-Armed Chenrezig practice”Compassion is not just a feeling. It is a state of mind\, an attitude that is developed through training\, and the more we develop it\, the more we can help others.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche \nLojong or “mind training” is an essential part of Buddhist training that teaches us how to transform problems into opportunities for deep spiritual growth. It helps us: \nCultivate mental resilience\nDevelop compassion\nShift focus from external blame to self-reflection and accountability\nReduce anxiety\, increase inner peace\, and develop healthier behavior overall.\n“When we train our mind\, we stop blaming others for our difficulties. Instead\, we recognize that our own afflictions are the real enemy\, and we cultivate love and compassion even in challenging situations.” – Ven. Thubten Chödron \nThis weekend will be a thorough exploration of the profound Lojong (mind training) text ‘The Eight Verses of Mind Transformation’ written by the Tibetan Buddhist master Geshe Langri Tangpa along with a practice of the 1000-Armed Chenrezig\, the Buddha of Infinite Compassion. Both visualization as well as the mantra are included. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is said to be an emanation of this form of Chenrezig and it’s a particularly powerful practice to do in these challenging times. In a world where polarization\, individualism and fear for others become bigger\, it teaches us to see others as fellow human beings rather than enemies\, fostering peace through personal transformation. \nVen. Amy Miller will help us expand our view beyond our own boundaries of self-reflection and will also help us develop a greater sense of compassion for ourselves and others.  \nThis weekend is also a great supplement to the Lojong teachings she will be leading on Tuesdays in April and May.  \nThis full weekend includes lodging at our retreat center and wonderful vegetarian meals.  \nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nWeekend: Friday June 6 20.00 hrs through Sunday June 8 16.00 hrs\nLocation: both at our retreat center in Loenen and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole weekend only\nLast-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl\, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoomlink in time to join the class.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/weekend-retreat-the-heart-of-compassion/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Art of Thangka
DESCRIPTION:A delightful workshop with renowned Thangka painter Carmen Mensink“The Tibetan Thangka is a Mirror of the mind. “ – Happinez Magazine \nWhat is a Thangka?\nThangkas are Buddhist scroll paintings of such things as Buddhas and Mandalas\, painted according to an ancient Tibetan tradition. \nWhy are Tibetan Thangkas drawn & painted?\nA thangka is more than just art; it opens a window to spirituality by combining craftsmanship with deep symbolism\, clarifying the path to enlightenment. Every detail on a thangka tells a story\, inviting people to reflect and grow. \nCarmen about the process of painting a thangka (in Happinez Magazine): De Tibetaanse Thangka – Spiegel van de geest \nWhat can I expect on this day?\nThis day consists of a guided meditation\, lecture on the Art of Thangka and a meditative workshop\, in which you will learn to draw a Buddha face yourself according to the ancient proportions that serve as a basis. \nCarmen inspires and guides each at his own level (you don’t have to have any drawing experience) and will also explain the iconography and symbolism behind your drawing. \nWho is this introductory day for?\nFor anyone interested in the symbolism of the Buddha\nFor those who want to deepen their (Buddhist) practice. It helps you\, among other things\, to visualize better in your meditation\nFor those who want to start a fascinating journey in Tibetan art\nAnd for anyone who is just curious and interested in art in general and/or Buddhism in particular!\nThis day is suitable for people with and without drawing experience. We have seen that most people who begin thangka drawing have no drawing experience at all. 😁 \nWhat do others say about the workshop?\n“Drawing the Face of Buddha had something exciting\, surprising and comforting.”  \n“Drawing a thangka is a meditation for me.” \n“Your great wealth of knowledge and skill is evident in the fact of what you offer and show us all. It’s not just any class you teach\, but everything you say\, you stand behind it. I thank you for your commitment\, your encouragement and your enthusiasm.”  \nWho is Carmen Mensink?\nCarmen lives and works in Amsterdam and paints and teaches Tibetan Buddhist art & philosophy. She has been teaching and lecturing at museums\, universities and centers around the world for over twenty years. She also restores thangkas and gilds and paints Buddha statues. In addition\, she can be found in dozens of publications. \nThe enthusiasm and dedication Carmen expresses in her teachings have already guided and inspired thousands of people on the path of Buddhist art. \nCarmen is also in demand for related forms of Tibetan art\, including the meter-long floor paintings of the “Eight Lucky Symbols” she created to welcome the Dalai Lama to the Netherlands. For more information: www.tibetanbuddhistart.com \nPractical information\nDay: Sunday June 1\nTime: 10.00 – 17.00 hrs. With an hour lunch break (bring your own sandwich or find one of the many nice places nearby)\nLanguage: English (mogelijkheid tot verheldering in het Nederlands)\nLocation: Maitreya Instituut Amsterdam\, Tilanusstraat 8a\nMaterials: All necessary materials will be provided\nAdvice: Bring some thick socks and possibly a notebook\nMinimum number of participants: 8\nLast minute registration: Please also email amsterdam@maitreya.nl to make sure we can send you the necessary information to join us.\nDonations\nDāna (generosity) is one of the cornerstones of the Buddhist path. Your donation will keep our Dharma center\, which is run entirely by volunteers\, going. The recommended donation for this workshop is 70 euros\, including drawing materials. For people with a narrow budget\, we suggest 50 euros. Should you wish to make use of this option\, please do not hesitate to email us at amsterdam@maitreya.nl.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/introduction-to-the-art-of-thangka/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Culture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T210000
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SUMMARY:Lojong Mind Training
DESCRIPTION:Lojong Mind TrainingHow its application can help us prepare for death and difficult times with confidence and compassion\n“Happiness should be brought under control\, and suffering ended. If you are lonely\, it will be the companion of sorrow. If you are sick\, it will nurse you.” – saying of the Kadam Lamas.  \nLojong or ‘mind training’ is an essential part of Buddhist training that teaches us how to transform problems into opportunities for deep spiritual growth. Ven. Amy will explore how lojong practices can help us lessen fear\, regret and confusion in times of adversity; so this program will not only help us prepare for the major transition of death\, but will also show us how we can develop a more peaceful and meaningful life.  \n“In our heart we do not think death will happen to us. Living in denial we spend our lives in distraction filling each available moment with constant busyness.”- Geshe Jampa Tegchok \nThis 4-session course will incorporate a variety of lojong texts such as the profound yet brief\, Turning Suffering and Happiness into Enlightenment\, by Jikme Tenpe Nyime\, the Third Drodupchen Rinpoche and The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Kadampa Geshe Langri Thangpa.  \nAdditionally\, lojong practice helps us: \nCultivate mental resilience\nDevelop compassion\nShift focus from external blame to self-reflection and accountability\nReduce anxiety\, increase inner peace\, and develop healthier behavior overall.\nVen. Amy will also be guiding a full weekend on Lojong\, which will be more focused on meditation\, at our retreat center in Loenen.  \nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times: Tuesday evenings April 29\, May 6\,13 and 20\, 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole course (4 classes)\nLast-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl\, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoomlink in time to join the class.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lojong-mind-training-4/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Tantra
DESCRIPTION:An advanced approach to enlightenment\nTantra in our tradition refers to a unique higher-level system of spiritual practice that can streamline one’s path to enlightenment. Incorporating rituals\, meditation\, mantra recitation\, and visualization\, we can transform ordinary activities\, emotions\, and challenges into opportunities for swift spiritual growth. Tantra trains practitioners to view all phenomena as inherently pure and sacred. This perspective breaks down dualistic thinking and fosters a profound sense of interconnectedness and reverence for life. Due to its emphasis on the union of wisdom and compassion it is considered an accelerated path to enlightenment. \nIn this 3-class course you will learn: \nwhat tantra is\nhow it works\nwhy it is a powerful form of practice\nabout the four classes of tantra\nto practice simple Kriya tantric methods\nto integrate tantra with Lamrim meditation for optimal results.\nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times: Wednesday evenings May 7\, 14 and 21: 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole course (3 classes)\nLast-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.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/introduction-to-tantra-4/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T160000
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SUMMARY:City Weekend: Impermanence & death
DESCRIPTION:This is going to happen to you\, so start focusing on what makes your life truly worthwhile.\nThe incredibly moving poem\, Heart Spoon\, by Kyabje Pabongkha Rinpoche clearly illustrates what happens to you when you die. The text repeats again and again\, “This is going to happen to you.” So this weekend retreat will explore this heart-wrenching poem along with a variety of practices that can help us start focusing on what makes life truly meaningful.  \n“Death is not something to be afraid of; it is a natural transition\, like changing clothes. Understanding impermanence inspires us to live meaningfully\, to cherish every moment\, and to use this precious life to benefit others and attain enlightenment.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche \nWe often make the profound mistake of ignoring and denying the reality of death as we continually immerse ourselves in a multitude of worldly experiences. Teachings on impermanence and death are not meant to frighten us\, but can serve as a powerful motivator to practice as well as a significant reminder of how extraordinary this human life truly is. Right now\, we have the rare opportunity to develop our minds in the most positive ways\, to practice virtue\, and to live with great purpose. NOW is the perfect time. \nDuring 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.  \nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times:\nFriday May 16: 19.00 – 20.30 hrs (only online)\nSaturday May 17: 10.00 – 16.00 hrs\nSunday May 18: 10.00 – 16.00 hrs\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole weekend\nLast-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.\nDonation\nDāna (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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/city-weekend-impermanence-death/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Lojong Mind Training
DESCRIPTION:Lojong Mind TrainingHow its application can help us prepare for death and difficult times with confidence and compassion\n“Happiness should be brought under control\, and suffering ended. If you are lonely\, it will be the companion of sorrow. If you are sick\, it will nurse you.” – saying of the Kadam Lamas.  \nLojong or ‘mind training’ is an essential part of Buddhist training that teaches us how to transform problems into opportunities for deep spiritual growth. Ven. Amy will explore how lojong practices can help us lessen fear\, regret and confusion in times of adversity; so this program will not only help us prepare for the major transition of death\, but will also show us how we can develop a more peaceful and meaningful life.  \n“In our heart we do not think death will happen to us. Living in denial we spend our lives in distraction filling each available moment with constant busyness.”- Geshe Jampa Tegchok \nThis 4-session course will incorporate a variety of lojong texts such as the profound yet brief\, Turning Suffering and Happiness into Enlightenment\, by Jikme Tenpe Nyime\, the Third Drodupchen Rinpoche and The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Kadampa Geshe Langri Thangpa.  \nAdditionally\, lojong practice helps us: \nCultivate mental resilience\nDevelop compassion\nShift focus from external blame to self-reflection and accountability\nReduce anxiety\, increase inner peace\, and develop healthier behavior overall.\nVen. Amy will also be guiding a full weekend on Lojong\, which will be more focused on meditation\, at our retreat center in Loenen.  \nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times: Tuesday evenings April 29\, May 6\,13 and 20\, 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole course (4 classes)\nLast-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl\, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoomlink in time to join the class.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lojong-mind-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T203000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Tantra
DESCRIPTION:An advanced approach to enlightenment\nTantra in our tradition refers to a unique higher-level system of spiritual practice that can streamline one’s path to enlightenment. Incorporating rituals\, meditation\, mantra recitation\, and visualization\, we can transform ordinary activities\, emotions\, and challenges into opportunities for swift spiritual growth. Tantra trains practitioners to view all phenomena as inherently pure and sacred. This perspective breaks down dualistic thinking and fosters a profound sense of interconnectedness and reverence for life. Due to its emphasis on the union of wisdom and compassion it is considered an accelerated path to enlightenment. \nIn this 3-class course you will learn: \nwhat tantra is\nhow it works\nwhy it is a powerful form of practice\nabout the four classes of tantra\nto practice simple Kriya tantric methods\nto integrate tantra with Lamrim meditation for optimal results.\nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times: Wednesday evenings May 7\, 14 and 21: 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole course (3 classes)\nLast-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.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/introduction-to-tantra-3/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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SUMMARY:Lojong Mind Training
DESCRIPTION:Lojong Mind TrainingHow its application can help us prepare for death and difficult times with confidence and compassion\n“Happiness should be brought under control\, and suffering ended. If you are lonely\, it will be the companion of sorrow. If you are sick\, it will nurse you.” – saying of the Kadam Lamas.  \nLojong or ‘mind training’ is an essential part of Buddhist training that teaches us how to transform problems into opportunities for deep spiritual growth. Ven. Amy will explore how lojong practices can help us lessen fear\, regret and confusion in times of adversity; so this program will not only help us prepare for the major transition of death\, but will also show us how we can develop a more peaceful and meaningful life.  \n“In our heart we do not think death will happen to us. Living in denial we spend our lives in distraction filling each available moment with constant busyness.”- Geshe Jampa Tegchok \nThis 4-session course will incorporate a variety of lojong texts such as the profound yet brief\, Turning Suffering and Happiness into Enlightenment\, by Jikme Tenpe Nyime\, the Third Drodupchen Rinpoche and The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Kadampa Geshe Langri Thangpa.  \nAdditionally\, lojong practice helps us: \nCultivate mental resilience\nDevelop compassion\nShift focus from external blame to self-reflection and accountability\nReduce anxiety\, increase inner peace\, and develop healthier behavior overall.\nVen. Amy will also be guiding a full weekend on Lojong\, which will be more focused on meditation\, at our retreat center in Loenen.  \nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times: Tuesday evenings April 29\, May 6\,13 and 20\, 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole course (4 classes)\nLast-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl\, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoomlink in time to join the class.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lojong-mind-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250506T203000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Tantra
DESCRIPTION:An advanced approach to enlightenment\nTantra in our tradition refers to a unique higher-level system of spiritual practice that can streamline one’s path to enlightenment. Incorporating rituals\, meditation\, mantra recitation\, and visualization\, we can transform ordinary activities\, emotions\, and challenges into opportunities for swift spiritual growth. Tantra trains practitioners to view all phenomena as inherently pure and sacred. This perspective breaks down dualistic thinking and fosters a profound sense of interconnectedness and reverence for life. Due to its emphasis on the union of wisdom and compassion it is considered an accelerated path to enlightenment. \nIn this 3-class course you will learn: \nwhat tantra is\nhow it works\nwhy it is a powerful form of practice\nabout the four classes of tantra\nto practice simple Kriya tantric methods\nto integrate tantra with Lamrim meditation for optimal results.\nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times: Wednesday evenings May 7\, 14 and 21: 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole course (3 classes)\nLast-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.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/introduction-to-tantra-2/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250504T160000
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SUMMARY:City Weekend: Karma
DESCRIPTION:Everything comes from the mind!\n“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 \nKarma 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.  \nBy 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.  \nDuring 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.  \nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times:\nFriday May 2 19.00 – 20.30 hrs (only online)\nSaturday May 3 10.00 – 16.00 hrs\nSunday May 4 10.00 – 16.00 hrs\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole weekend\nLast-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.\nDonation\nDāna (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. \nThe 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. \nOther teachings by Ven. Amy in The Netherlands\nLojong mind training. Tuesday evenings\, 4 weekly classes: April 29 – May 20. Onsite and online. 19.00 -20.30 hrs. CEST.\nIntroduction to Tantra. 3 Wednesday evenings: May 7\, 14 and 21. 19.00 – 20.30 hrs. CEST.\nCity Weekend: Death & impermanence – This is going to happen to you. May 16-18. Online and onsite.\nWeekend retreat: The Heart of Compassion. June 6-8. Online and onsite. Hosted in our retreat center in Loenen\, near Apeldoorn.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/city-weekend-karma/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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SUMMARY:Lojong Mind Training
DESCRIPTION:Lojong Mind TrainingHow its application can help us prepare for death and difficult times with confidence and compassion\n“Happiness should be brought under control\, and suffering ended. If you are lonely\, it will be the companion of sorrow. If you are sick\, it will nurse you.” – saying of the Kadam Lamas.  \nLojong or ‘mind training’ is an essential part of Buddhist training that teaches us how to transform problems into opportunities for deep spiritual growth. Ven. Amy will explore how lojong practices can help us lessen fear\, regret and confusion in times of adversity; so this program will not only help us prepare for the major transition of death\, but will also show us how we can develop a more peaceful and meaningful life.  \n“In our heart we do not think death will happen to us. Living in denial we spend our lives in distraction filling each available moment with constant busyness.”- Geshe Jampa Tegchok \nThis 4-session course will incorporate a variety of lojong texts such as the profound yet brief\, Turning Suffering and Happiness into Enlightenment\, by Jikme Tenpe Nyime\, the Third Drodupchen Rinpoche and The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Kadampa Geshe Langri Thangpa.  \nAdditionally\, lojong practice helps us: \nCultivate mental resilience\nDevelop compassion\nShift focus from external blame to self-reflection and accountability\nReduce anxiety\, increase inner peace\, and develop healthier behavior overall.\nVen. Amy will also be guiding a full weekend on Lojong\, which will be more focused on meditation\, at our retreat center in Loenen.  \nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times: Tuesday evenings April 29\, May 6\,13 and 20\, 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole course (4 classes)\nLast-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl\, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoomlink in time to join the class.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lojong-mind-training/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Tantra
DESCRIPTION:An advanced approach to enlightenment\nTantra in our tradition refers to a unique higher-level system of spiritual practice that can streamline one’s path to enlightenment. Incorporating rituals\, meditation\, mantra recitation\, and visualization\, we can transform ordinary activities\, emotions\, and challenges into opportunities for swift spiritual growth. Tantra trains practitioners to view all phenomena as inherently pure and sacred. This perspective breaks down dualistic thinking and fosters a profound sense of interconnectedness and reverence for life. Due to its emphasis on the union of wisdom and compassion it is considered an accelerated path to enlightenment. \nIn this 3-class course you will learn: \nwhat tantra is\nhow it works\nwhy it is a powerful form of practice\nabout the four classes of tantra\nto practice simple Kriya tantric methods\nto integrate tantra with Lamrim meditation for optimal results.\nYour teacher\nVenerable 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.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times: Wednesday evenings May 7\, 14 and 21: 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole course (3 classes)\nLast-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.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/introduction-to-tantra/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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