The hungry ghosts with a swollen belly and a throat the size of a needle.
Hungry Ghosts
The 10 Worlds
Join us on March 20 for an online talk by Dr. Larry Ward, poet, author and spiritual teacher, on the realm of the hungry ghosts. The hungry ghosts realm of the 10 worlds is driven by the energy of desire. When it is not managed with mindfulness, it grows and metastasizes into greed, aversion, and ignorance.
We all have the quality of the hungry ghost in us. The consequence for individuals and for society is when the energy of greed is so powerful that it becomes institutionalized. For Larry, the practice is to recognize in ourselves when we are falling into the realm so that we can transform our energies into something more healing and compassionate for all beings.
This talk is a part of our year long teaching series on the Buddhist story of The 10 Worlds. The worlds, or realms, are different states of mind that are fluid and impermanent. You may run through all 10 in a day; all 10 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 cultivate our capacity to adapt, and to relieve the suffering of all beings by breaking from the endless cycle of samsara.
Event also includes: Meditation, prayer, poetry, practice invitations and gentle movement exercises.
Wednesday, March 20
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: 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.”