Authentic Illumination
with Venerable Amy Miller
Tue Mar 10, 7-8:30pm EDT IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Tuesdays, Mar 17 & 24, 7-8:30pm EDT ONLINE ONLY
Compassion isn’t something we simply aspire to — it’s a state we can actively cultivate through practice. This program invites practitioners into a powerful exploration of Lama Tsong Khapa Guru Yoga as a direct method for awakening compassion, clarity, and inner strength.
In this program, we’ll explore the meaning and purpose behind deity practice , including how visualizations and mantra recitation of the Buddha, Tara, Vajrasattva, or other aspects of the enlightened mind support our lives, what is the role of guru yoga, and how these methods open the heart.
Through guided sessions, discussion, and integrated Lamrim meditation, participants will learn how guru yoga becomes the unifying thread: a practice that connects us to wisdom, dissolves obstacles, and brings the vast qualities of enlightenment into our own experience.
Together, we’ll build a clear and practical structure for practicing Lama Tsong Khapa Guru Yoga, understanding how it supports daily life and deepens our capacity to meet the world with kindness. Perfect for intermediate practitioners looking to strengthen their foundation and re-energize their path. A retreat to strengthen our practice and understanding will take place with Venerable Amy on July 17-19, 2026!
Important Note
This is in-person and online on March 10 and online only March 17 & 24. 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
Recordings will be posted here, (Teachings) Archive page and on our YouTube channel afterwards.
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.
