Venerable Amy J. Miller
around the world in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition
Teachings
Engaging programs of all levels in-person and online
Retreats
Deepening the inner practice in-person and online
Pilgrimages
Journey and joy at sacred sites around the world
Coaching
One-on-One guidance in-person and online
Hi Everyone,
Hope you are enjoying the summer. I am in the Philadelphia area into September with programs online and in-person in the Philadelphia area and New York. Then will be back in Amsterdam until late September when I go to Nepal to teach for the month of October. Hope to connect with you somewhere along the way.
~ Amy
Upcoming
Program Highlights
Cultlivating Resilience:
Calm Mind, Open Heart
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 wisdom, patience, and compassion.
Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Chapter 3: Embracing Bodhicitta
This ongoing evening course, offers a fresh, accessible commentary on Shantideva’s teachings, making them immediately relevant to modern practitioners—especially those who have taken the Bodhisattva vows or who dedicate their lives to helping others.
Engaging in the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Chapter 3: Embracing Bodhicitta
This ongoing evening course, offers a fresh, accessible commentary on Shantideva’s teachings, making them immediately relevant to modern practitioners—especially those who have taken the Bodhisattva vows or who dedicate their lives to helping others.
I will be back in Amsterdam in September. The Maitreya Instituut will be hosting programs September 12 – 26.
Buddhism in a Nutshell

Are you looking for a general overview of the Buddhist path in the Tibetan tradition? Have a look at Buddhism in a Nutshell, an FPMT* publication co-authored by Lama Thubten Yeshe, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Venerable Amy Miller. This book includes an 11-hour audio CD of Venerable Amy teaching this course that is part of the FPMT online learning center.
E-book available here. Also included is a free code for the FPMT Online Learning Center course that contains downloadable audio files of the course as taught by Ven. Amy Miller.
You can order the online course here.
*Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
The next pilgrimage Ven. Amy may be leading will be late autumn 2026 to Nepal and India Buddhist sites. It is not confirmed as of this time. Stay tuned…
The 2023 Lawudo Pilgrimage was amazing!
Read this article in Mandala Magazine, 2020 on 'Interfaith'







