DHARMA

The 10 Worlds

The Neuroscience of States & Traits

Join us for this online talk by Dr. Larry Ward, poet, author and senior spiritual teacher. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on the Buddhist story of The 10 Worlds.

For this first session, Larry will share his interpretations of the lower realms, including an exploration of the neuroscience of human states and traits behind each. In total, the 10 worlds are a vision for how we move through life. From lowest to highest: (1) hell-dwellers, (2) hungry spirits, (3) animals, (4) demigods, (5) humans, (6) heavenly beings, (7) voice-hearers, (8) realized ones, (9) bodhisattvas, and (10) buddhas.

The event will also include meditations from Peggy Rowe Ward. Try to attend live for the full experience. A recording will be emailed to Lotus members and everyone who registers.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
4:00–5:30 pm PST | 7:00–8:30 pm EST
Online via Zoom

Members: You do not need to register for this event. You will automatically receive the Zoom link via email and your personal home page closer to the start date.

Cost: This event is offered at a sliding scale. Please choose the price that works for you. For the most value, purchase a membership for as little as $20/month to join every month’s meditation, talk, and Q&A.

Teacher bio

Dr. Larry Ward (he/him) is the co-founder of the Lotus Institute, author of America's Racial Karma: An Invitation to Heal and a senior Dharma 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. As a teacher, Larry interweaves insights with personal stories and resounding clarity that express his Dharma name, “True Great Sound.”