Be Beautiful, Be Yourself
A dharma talk by Dr. Larry Ward
photo by malith d karunarathne
Despite our best intentions, we often fail to see the wonder of our true selves, much like gazing at the moon while overlaying labels of half, quarter, and full.
For this month's talk, Dr. Larry Ward will show how we can remove obstacles that block our clear view, like dualistic thinking, so that we may open to the present moment and accept ourselves for who we are.
The event will begin with a short meditation, led by Peggy Rowe Ward. If you can’t attend live, register and we will send you the recording.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
4:00–5:30 pm pacific time | 7:00–8:30 pm eastern time
Online via Zoom
Donation requested event
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Dr. Larry Ward (he/him)
Larry is the co-founder of The Lotus Institute, the author of America's Racial Karma: An Invitation to Heal and a senior spiritual teacher trained by Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Dr. Ward holds a PhD in Religious Studies with an emphasis on Buddhism and the neuroscience of meditation, and has trained at the Trauma Resource Institute. As a teacher, Dr. Ward interweaves insights with personal stories and resounding clarity that express his Dharma name, “True Great Sound.”
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