Program Overview Amsterdam

Almost all of our activities are offered both online and onsite. Please register through the website.

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For each activity we have a suggested donation amount. However, the amount of the recommended donation should never interfere with your participation! If the mentioned amount is a barrier to you and you'd like to participate for a reduced rate, please contact us at amsterdam@maitreya.nl.

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Please note: this overview is being updated!

Buddhist Philosophy & Psychology - Courses & Study

Buddhism in a Nutshell (BiN)

• BiN - with Constantijn Koopman and Silvie Walraven, Sunday Oct. 19 - Feb. 8 (total 5 sessions), 13.30 - 16.30 hrs. Onsite only.

Discovering Buddhism (DB) - Annelies van der Heijden

Onsite & online, 20.00 - 21.30 hrs.:

• DB Module 4: The spiritual teacher - with Annelies van der Heijden, Sept. 1 - 22 (4 classes), hybrid.
• DB Module 6: All about karma - with Annelies van der Heijden, Oct. 27 - Nov. 24 (5 classes), hybrid.
• DB Module 14: Special Integration Experiences - with Annelies van der Heijden, Dec. 1, 8 and 15 (3 classes), hybrid.

For an overview of this series, click here.

In-Depth Meditation Training (IDMT) - Year Three: The Radiant Ground - Ven. Losang Gendun

• IDMT Year Three - Term 1 - Sept. 6 - Nov. 29, Saturdays 15.30 - 18.00 uur CET. (English, mostly online).

Teachings by Geshe Sonam Ngodrup and Ven. Khedrup

• Developing Method & Wisdom

Teachings by Ven. Amy Miller

• Path to Joy - Tuesday evenings, 4 weekly classes: Sept. 16 - Oct. 7. Onsite and online. 19.00 -21.00 hrs. CEST.
• Love, attachment and creating healthy relationships - Wednesday evenings: Sept. 17 and Oct. 1. 19.00 - 21.00 hrs. CEST.
• City Weekend: Authentic Path to Illumination - Sept. 12 - 14. Online and onsite.

 

Buddhist Mindscience (BMS)

• BMS - Module 1: Cultivating lasting happiness - with Annelies van der Heijden, Tuesday evenings, Nov. 11 - Dec. 9 (5 classes), hybrid.

Exploring Buddhism (EB)

• EB - Module 4: Sutra Grounds and Paths - with Geshe Namdak, online only (collaboration with Jamyang London and Nalanda). May 8 - July 24, 19.30 - 21.30 hrs.

Meditation & Practice

• Sunday morning meditations: 16G for Parents: Meditation & reflection for mindful parenting - with Ven. Gönpo, online only,  Sept. 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2. 10.00 - 11.00 u.
• Guided evening meditation - Monday evenings, 19.00 - 19.45 hrs. With Annelies and others. Online and onsite. Last session before summer break: July 14. Start new season: Sept.1.

DB Practice Mornings - Annelies van der Heijden

• Module: Death and impermanence - Saturday July 12, 10.00 - 13.00 hrs. Onsite en online.
• Module 4: The spiritual teacher - Saturday Sept. 20, 10.00 - 13.00 hrs. Onsite en online.
• Module 6: All about karma - Saturday Nov. 29, 10.00 - 13.00 hrs. Onsite en online.

Retreats

• City Weekend: Authentic Path to Illumination - Ven. Amy Miller: Sept. 12 - 14. Online and onsite.
• City Weekend - Engaging Bodhisattva Vows - Ven. Losang Gendun: Nov. 8 - 9. Online and onsite.

Practice together (Rituals & Prayers)

• Speciale beoefeningen voor Lama Zopa Rinpoche
• Tara Puja - 5 May, 3 June, 3 July (hybrid) 2025.
• Medicine Buddha Puja  - January 13, February 12, March 14, April 12, May 12, June 11, July 10, 16.00 - 17.30 hrs., online.
• Prayers for Peace and the World - Mondays, 7.30 - 8.00 hrs., online only, last session before summer break: July 28.
• Guru Puja 
• Mantra's rolling - Please note: June 22 is cancelled!
• Golden Light Sutra recitation new dates will follow soon, onsite and online.
• Recitation of Chanting the Names of Manjushri - Thursdays, 7.30 - 8.15 hrs., online only. Last session before break: July 10.

Secular

Creative

• Thangka Drawing Workshop - Medicinal Plants - with Carmen Mensink. Sunday Oct. 5, 10.00 - 17.00 u.
• Thangka Drawing Workshop - Face of the Buddha - with Carmen Mensink, in collaboration with Rigpa Amsterdam.

Special events

• Planetary Crises Summit - Sept. 27-28, hybrid, in collaboration with various FPMT Centers. 
• Public Talk: Meditating on the Stages of Lamrim - with special guest teacher Ven. Sangye Khadro (Kathleen McDonald). Wednesday evening Oct. 22.

Home study

• Various home study packages