Lojong (Mind Training):
How Its Application Can Help Us Prepare for Death with Confidence and Compassion
with Ven. Amy Miller

Tuesdays, Feb 4, 11 & *18, 7–8:30pm EST

ONLINE

*Feb 18: IN-PERSON & ONLINE

Lojong or “mind training” is an essential part of Buddhist practice that teaches us how to transform problems into opportunities for deep spiritual growth. Using the profound yet brief lojong text, Turning Suffering and Happiness into Enlightenment, by Jikme Tenpe Nyima, the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche, this three part series will not only help us prepare for the major transition of death, but show us how we can train our minds to live a happier and more peaceful life.

Ven. Amy will also guide us through what happens at the time of death and how we can utilize lojong and other techniques to lessen fear, regret and confusion in general through life and death.

Important Note

February 18 will be an in-person and online event. Please review our latest Covid-19 policy if you are attending in person. For online, the events will be administered using Zoom*. The other sessions will be online only.

After registering, the system automatically sends a confirmation and/or a receipt email that contains the Zoom meeting link and/or other instructions. If you don’t immediately receive the system email(s) or you have any other questions, please contact us at registration@shantidevanyc.org.

*Zoom is an interactive video-conferencing tool that allows participants to see one another and ask questions. You will need a computer, a tablet or a smartphone with the Zoom application to attend. If you are using Zoom for the first time, please login earlier to allow any necessary installations on your device.

Registration / Schedule

Suggested: $20 per session
Other offering options: free, $5, $10, $30

The suggested amount helps support teacher offerings and expenses, direct costs and rent. Shantideva member benefits will apply automatically if you have a membership in MindBody. 

Shantideva Center may publish recorded sessions in the public domain (e.g., on YouTube). By registering for this event, you are agreeing to give your consent to this process. To protect your privacy, we recommend being conscious about any personal information you share during the sessions. To further enhance anonymity, you may want to consider turning off video or naming yourself using abbreviations.

Time zone: US Eastern Standard Time (GMT/UTC-5)

For questions regarding registration, please email registration@shantidevanyc.org for assistance.

Additional Materials

Lojong text, Turning Suffering and Happiness into Enlightenment, by Jikme Tenpe Nyime (PDF)

Recordings

Available soon.

Dana for the Teacher

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About the Teacher

Venerable Amy MillerVenerable Amy Miller has been teaching extensively since 1992 and was ordained as a Buddhist nun in June 2000 by the great Tibetan master, Venerable Choden Rinpoche. She has previously directed several FPMT centers and projects for decades and has completed a seven-month solitary retreat. Her teaching style emphasizes a practical approach to integrating Buddhist philosophy into everyday life. She is happy to help people connect with meditation and mindfulness in an effort to gain a refreshing perspective on normally stressful living. Venerable teaches and leads retreats and pilgrimages around the world. Her teaching schedule and other information can be found at www.AmyMiller.com.