Cultivating Resilience:
Calm Mind, Open Heart
with Venerable Amy Miller
Thursdays, Jul 9, 23 & 30, 7–8:30pm EDT ONLINE
Thu Jul 16, 7–8:30pm EDT IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Note: Registration will be available soon.
Buddhist teachings offer practical methods for developing resilience in the face of life’s difficulties. By learning to calm the mind and open the heart, we can meet challenges with greater inner resources, like that of wisdom, patience, and compassion.
The course explores timeless practices that strengthen our inner lives, offering stability while nurturing the good heart—the foundation for a meaningful and compassionate life. Areas of inquiry include practical exercises in lojong (or mind training), guidance on cultivating genuine bodhicitta, and deepening our understanding of emptiness. Through meditation, reflection, and discussion, learn practical methods for calming the mind, strengthening resilience, and opening the heart to ourselves and others.
Important Note
Jul 16 will be held both in person and online. Jul 9, 23 & 30 is online only. For online, the events will be administered using Zoom*.
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
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. Please be conscious of any personal information you share. Recordings are typically made to spotlight only on the teacher or facilitator so participants are usually not visible.
Time zone: US Eastern Daylight Time (GMT/UTC-4)
For questions regarding registration, please email registration@shantidevanyc.org for assistance.
Recordings
Available soon.
Dana for the Teacher
About the Teacher
Venerable 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.
