The Realm of the Gods
10 Worlds Teaching Series
Join us on July 24 for an online talk by Dr. Larry Ward, poet, dharma teacher and acclaimed author of America’s Racial Karma. For this talk, Larry will guide us through the god realm, or heavenly beings realm, in the Buddhist Wheel of Life.
The God Realm in the Wheel of Life is a state of mind focused on pleasure. When we are enjoying ourselves so much that we don’t realize we are still in prison. A tragedy when we cling to self and personal enjoyment; a liberation when we learn to balance pleasure with non-grasping.
This event is a part of our year long teaching series on the Buddhist story of The 10 Worlds, ten different yet interconnected states of mind that we all inhabit. They are fluid and impermanent. All ten are existential realities with their own moods, characteristics and inquiries. No matter the realm, each one invites us on a quest to learn more about ourselves, to build our capacity to adapt to the challenges we face, and to help relieve the suffering of all beings through breaking free from the cycle of samsara.
Event also includes: Guided meditation, gentle movement exercises, poetry and practice invitations.
Wednesday, July 24
4:00–5:00 pm PT | 7:00–8:00 pm ET
Online via Zoom
Recording: Shared with members and everyone who registers. Attend live for the deepest transmission of the teachings.
Members: You do not need to register for this event. We will email you the Zoom link the day before.
Cost: This event is offered at a sliding scale. Please choose the price that works for you. For the most value, consider purchasing a membership for as little as $20/month to join every month’s meditation, talk, and more.
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.”