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Sign up now for the May dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event, starting at 7PM EDT. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A. Part one in a 3-part series on Buddhism’s Three Poisons.
Join Lotus dharma teachers, Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward, for this 4-night residential retreat at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in Massachusetts.
Dr. Larry Ward will be offering a talk as part of Kwan Um Zen’s yearlong series on the subject of dharma stewardship in extreme times. Larry’s talk takes place June 8 at 9AM EDT.
Join us for the June meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.
Sign up now for the June dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online. Starts at 7PM EDT. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A. Part two in a 3-part series on Buddhism’s Three Poisons.
Join us for the July meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.
Sign up now for the July dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online. Starting at 7PM EDT. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A. Part three in a 3-part series on Buddhism’s Three Poisons.
In a world heavy with uncertainty, finding a place to root in stillness becomes an act of sacred resistance. At the Christine Center, Roots, Joy, and Defiance invites you to reconnect with what sustains you—your breath, your body, and the beauty of conscious presence.
Join us for this 5-day mindfulness retreat in Crestone, Colorado, held at the beautiful Blazing Mountain Retreat Center in the San Luis Valley
Join us for the August meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.
Sign up now for the August dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.
Join us for the September meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.
Sign up now for the September dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.
Join us for the October meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.
Sign up now for the October dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.
Join us for the November meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.
Sign up now for the November dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.
Join us for the December meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.
Sign up now for the December dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.
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The 10 Worlds: Hungry Ghosts Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Join us for this talk by Dr. Larry Ward, poet, spiritual teacher and renowned author, focusing on the realm of the hungry ghosts.This is part of our year-long teaching series on the Buddhist story of The 10 Worlds.
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Question & Response with Larry and Peggy
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Join us for our monthly Q&R with Lotus Institute guiding teachers and founders, Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward. Before we open the space for questions, we’ll enjoy a short sit and teaching to ground us in the moment.
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Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
Join us for a guided meditation by Peggy Rowe Ward, author, renowned spiritual teacher and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Session includes gentle movement exercises, music and meditation.
Featured event
Widening the Heart: The Practice of Interbeing
Residential retreat with Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe Ward. Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, May 21–25.
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