Photo by Paul Davis
Stories of Thay
Celebrating Thich Nhat Hanh’s Continuation Day
Join us for a free, online event to celebrate Thich Nhat Hanh’s birthday. Joe Reilly will offer music and song, Sister Kinh Nghiem will lead us in chanting. Larry and Peggy will share some of their personal stories of Thay (something we all love bugging them for), and then we'll open the space for you to share poems, art, song or stories.
We’re all really excited to create with you an intimate, joyful and nourishing gathering. Know someone who'd like to attend? Share this page and help us spread the word for this free event.
Recording will be emailed with everyone who registers. Lotus members must register.
Wednesday, October 16
4:00–5:30 pm PDT | 7:00–8:30 pm EDT
Free with donations deeply appreciated
Online via Zoom
Speakers
Joe Reilly
Joe is a singer/songwriter, social worker, educator and Dharma teacher from Detroit, Michigan. Joe uses his music to bring people together and to build community across lines of race, class, gender and ethnicity. He is Italian, Irish and Native American (Cherokee). Joe has just released his newest children’s album, Seeds.
Sister Kinh Nghiem
Sister Nghiem is a fully ordained nun and senior Dharma Teacher in the Plum Village Tradition. Growing up in the monastery and working closely with Thich Nhat Hanh as his attendant for more than 17 years, she has developed an interest in creating and sharing mindfulness practices in ways that are accessible and inclusive to all. She has traveled across 25 countries leading retreats in local communities, schools, universities, juvenile halls, prisons, and businesses.
Drs. Peggy Rowe Ward & Larry Ward
Peggy and Larry are the co-founders of The Lotus Institute. They are senior Dharma teachers trained under Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and certified trainers with the Trauma Resource Institute. They are the authors of Love’s Garden: A Guide to Mindful Relationships and America’s Racial Karma.
Register Here
After you register, your name and email will be saved in the attendee list. We will email you the Zoom link 24 hours before the event.