Theme Day - Meeting the Storm of Emotions with Ven. Amy Miller
About the event
For this event you need to [register via our website.](https://www.maitreya.nl/nl/programma/theme-day-meeting-the-storm-of-emotions)
Meeting the Storm of Emotions - Transforming Anger from within
**Strong emotions can sweep in quickly - one sharp comment, one disappointment, one tense moment - and suddenly anger, jealousy, attachment, pride, or confusion are running the show.
On this Saturday, American Buddhist teacher Ven. Amy Miller, offers a clear and comprehensive explanation of the most negative and impactful emotions, as described in Mahayana Buddhism, along with their practical and effective antidotes. The Buddha understood something deeply human: we can’t stop emotions from arising, but we can change how we relate to them. When we do, even slightly, life becomes easier to navigate – there is more space between impulse and action, less feeling of being taken over, and more clarity in conversations and choices.
We will explore anger and its antidote, patience, paired with tools you can use in daily life: at work, in traffic, during conflict, or when expectations don’t match reality. Other imbalances in the mind will be discussed as well. This Saturday isn’t about abstract philosophy; it’s a grounded, accessible way to understand your mind and meet strong emotions with more steadiness and spaciousness. Whether you’re completely new to Buddhism or simply looking for steadier ways to better understand your mind, you are warmly welcome.
Come with your whole, ordinary, beautifully complicated human self and the curiosity and willingness to explore what transformation might feel like from the inside out. Meditation and exercises included, along with questions and answers.
Where and when
• Timing: Saturday 26 September from 10.00 -17.00 hrs • Location: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom. • Language: English • Recordings: The program will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you
About the teacher Ven. Amy Miller has been teaching Buddhism and meditation for over 30 years. The Lamrim is the topic she is most passionate about guiding students in. Known for her warmth, humour, and down-to-earth clarity, she makes traditional Buddhist teachings immediately relatable to modern life. Her approach is especially supportive for those navigating emotional challenges and for practitioners seeking to integrate wisdom and compassion more fully into everyday life.
