Buddhist meditation, psychology & philosophy

For this 4-class evening course you need to register via our website:
https://www.maitreya.nl/nl/programma/love-attachment-and-creating-healthy-relationships . This course will both given at our center in Amsterdam as well as online.

The course: The key to creating more harmony on the planet is to create healthy relationships with all we encounter. It’s not always easy. How often in your relationships do you find yourself saying something you don’t mean, feel isolated, ignored or misunderstood, long for the perfect partnership, or take your loved one for granted? It doesn’t have to be this way.
“Love” and “attachment” are often confused, creating conflict in our relationships, particularly the most intimate ones. Is our “love” for someone unconditional and mostly focused on their happiness? Or is the love touched with our needs and expectations, how it reflects on us, etc.?

The 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.

Join us every Monday evening for a 45-minute guided meditation in Amsterdam-Oost or online. No registration is needed—just walk in, relax, and let go.
Starting the week with a moment of stillness and contemplation can transform your mindset. Meditation can help reduce stress, increase focus, and cultivate a deep sense of peace. Practicing in a group enhances the experience, connecting you with a community and amplifying the collective calm.
Whether you’re new to meditation or experienced, this is your time to reset, recharge, and set the tone for the week ahead.

When: Mondays, 19:00-19.45 hrs

Where: Our Buddhist meditation center on the Tilanusstraat 8a in Amsterdam-Oost or online

Zoomlink: To join online, see the zoomlink on our website - https://www.maitreya.nl/nl/programma/guided-evening-meditation-6/2025-09-01

--> For this course you need to register via: https://www.maitreya.nl/nl/programma/db-module-4-the-spiritual-teacher/2025-09-01

The series: The goal of this series is to awaken the limitless potential of your mind and achieve peace of mind and happiness. This is a foundational series in Buddhist philosophy and practice, aimed at giving students a solid footing in the practice of Mahayana Buddhism. By engaging in this series, students gain a theoretical and experiential taste of the Buddha’s teachings, into Buddhist meditation, and the skills you need to make your life most meaningful. Discovering Buddhism is developed by an array of international teachers from FPMT under the guidance of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. It is designed not only as an academic study of Buddhism - it is meant to change your life!

This module (4 classes): Investigate the role of the teacher on the spiritual path: why do we actually need a teacher, which different levels of teachers can we identify, qualities related to the teacher and student, and how to relate to a teacher in various ways.

“Whoever makes your mind become Dharma, that is the Tsaway lama, the root guru.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Location: Maitreya Institute Amsterdam and online via Zoom