Walking the Midnight Path
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members, a heart of grace, and a soul generated by love.”
For this month’s Dharma talk, Dr. Larry Ward will share the story behind our upcoming six-month program, Midnight Path. At the heart of this new course lies the Bodhisattva path, the ten paramitas, and the inner promise to journey deep into the wisdom of the body and the reasons of the heart. Through this shared exploration, we aspire to cultivate a new kind of resilience—one that embraces both shadow and light—allowing us to remain rooted, open, and engaged in these uncertain times.
In addition to the talk, we will also have a short meditation practice from Peggy Rowe Ward and some time at the end for people to share questions and reflections.
Wednesday, February 19
4:00–5:30 pm PST | 7:00–8:30 pm EST
Online via Zoom
Recording: Shared with members and everyone who registers. Attend live for the deepest transmission of the teachings.
Members: Do not register. You’re already signed up and we’ll email you the Zoom link the day before.
Cost: Offered at a sliding scale. Please choose the price that works for you. For the most value, consider purchasing a Lotus membership for as little as $20/month to join every month’s talk and meditation.
Dr. Larry Ward (he/him)
Larry is co-founder of the Lotus Institute, author of America's Racial Karma: An Invitation to Heal and a senior Dharma teacher ordained in the Plum Village tradition. Dr. Ward holds a PhD in Religious Studies with an emphasis on Buddhism and the neuroscience of meditation. As a teacher, Larry interweaves insights with personal stories and resounding clarity that express his Dharma name, “True Great Sound.”