Another world is possible

Green Tara Practice as a Path of Compassion in Action

Long weekend retreat with Ven. Amy Miller

Our external world today often appears littered with division, violence, and alienation. Rather than grow dismayed by external experiences that show cruelty and heartlessness, let us explore how our vulnerability can become a source of resilience and positive change.

This long weekend retreat offers a meaningful pause, a chance to reconnect with inner strength, inner wisdom and compassion. The beautiful Green Tara practice explores a path of inner transformation by being present with our pain, fear, and aversion. This retreat incorporates Lam Rim (Stages of the Path) meditation along with the sadhana and mantra recitation of Green Tara. By opening our hearts in kindness to ourselves and others, the potential exists for our external reality to shift more beneficially as well.

According to Buddhist tradition, Tara was once a devoted princess who generated bodhicitta—the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. When advised that she should pray to be reborn as a man to achieve enlightenment, she refused, pointing out that enlightenment is not dependent on gender. She vowed instead to take rebirth again and again as a woman until all beings were free from suffering, becoming an enduring symbol of wisdom, compassion, and fearless enlightened activity in female form.

In doing this Tara practice, inner and outer obstacles can be eliminated to help us develop our minds, cultivate our courage and confidence and accumulate the positive conditions needed to deepen our spiritual practice. Some background in Buddhism is helpful.

Join us for this nourishing weekend of practice, reflection, and renewal—and become part of a shared path of compassion that brings benefit both within and beyond ourselves.

Your 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. 

More information about Ven. Amy Miller, click here.

Practical information

Long Weekend: starts Thursday June 11 (20.00 hrs) – to Sunday June 14 (17.00 hrs)

Location: both at our centre in Loenen and via Zoom.

Language: English

Recordings: The teaching & meditations will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to

Donation

Dāna (generosity) is one of the cornerstones of the Buddhist path. By virtue of their generosity, the Buddha and the ordained sangha offer us the teachings, and in exchange, the lay community supports Dharma centers and the monastic community. This interdependence is essential for us to share the Dharma and continue our work to benefit all sentient beings. With your donation we support our teachers in their cost of living and we uphold our dharma centre, which is managed entirely by volunteers.

Keep in mind that the donation amount should never be an obstacle to your access to the Dharma. Please contact us if it might be an obstacle for you.