Events

Explore our in-person and online talks, meditations, retreats and workshops

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Here’s a preview of our upcoming events. For the full schedule, scroll down to the calendar.

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Events
When the Rubber Hits the Road | Online Retreat
Jan 24
When the Rubber Hits the Road | Online Retreat

Join Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward, Tara Brach, Sharon Salzberg, Robert Thurman and more for this free and online weekend retreat with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington.

🐍 Oracle Reading: Year of the Snake
Feb 5
🐍 Oracle Reading: Year of the Snake

Join us for this special event celebrating 2025 Tet, the Lunar New Year, through the magical and playful practice of the Kieu Oracle Readings.

Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Feb 12
Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the February meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.

Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Feb 19
Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the February dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Mar 12
Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the March meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.

Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Mar 19
Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the March dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Apr 9
Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the April meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.

Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Apr 16
Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the April dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
May 7
Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the May meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.

Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
May 14
Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the May dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

Widening the Heart | Retreat at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
May 21
Widening the Heart | Retreat at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

Join Lotus dharma teachers, Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward, for this 4-night residential retreat at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in Massachusetts.

Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Jun 11
Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

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.

Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Jun 18
Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the June dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

  • 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.

    Register

  • 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.

    Register

FEATURED EVENT

Oracle Reading: Year of the Snake

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the poetry and magic of the Kieu Oracle Reading tradition. Free online event.

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