WITH A WORLD ON FIRE,
the change we want happens by experiencing safety together
Together at the Lotus Institute…
Healing stored trauma
Building beloved community
Transforming the narrative of superiority
Continuing the Light
Honoring the Life, Teachings & Legacy of Dr. Larry Ward, True Great Sound
3-week gatherings rooted in the teachings of the Lotus sutra01
In these three sessions we will meet three of the bodhisattvas revealed in the Lotus sutra. Exploring the wisdom they have for us.
Online weekend retreat, a culmination of the 3 weeks prior02
We end with a 2-day online retreat, integrating the teachings from the previous 3 weeks, and exploring the ways we get to continue Larry’s wisdom.
Different pathways to join us along this journey03
You can either join us for the 3 weeks, the individual sessions, the retreat, or all together. A variety of ways to immerse yourself in Larry’s teachings.
Choose the right path for you…
Join us for a 2-day online retreat, Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 from 10am - 1:30pm EST
Day 1: We enter the fullness of who Larry was, his words, his wisdom, his love. Saturday, November 7 · 10:00 AM–1:30 PM EST
Day 2: We take what we've received and ask: how do we carry this forward? Sunday, November 8 · 10:00 AM–1:30 PM EST.
This retreat is the ending culmination of our Continuing the Light series with 3 weekly sessions prior.
This purchase is ONLY for the retreat portion of this series.
Join us for a weekly exploration of aspects of the Lotus sutra over a 3 week period. All sessions will happen from 6 - 7:30PM EST
Session 1: Thursday, October 22, The Buddha of Infinite Light from 6 - 7:30PM EST
Session 2: Thursday, October 29, The Earth Holder from 6 - 7:30PM EST
Session 3: Thursday, November 5, Right Action (Samantabhadra) from 6 - 7:30PM EST
These sessions are part of the Continuing the Light program, which includes a final weekend online retreat.
This purchase is ONLY for the weekly sessions of this program.
Session 1 of the 3-week series, which ends with our weekend retreat.
Thursday, October 22 from 6 - 7:30pm EST
The light of wisdom and the light of service to all beings is centered in infinite love. Amitabha Buddha is referred to as the Swift Path of Great Bliss. The practices include altar practice, chanting, visualization and touching the earth.
Session 2 of the 3-week series, which ends with our weekend retreat.
Thursday, October 29 from 6 - 7:30pm EST
The Earth Holder Bodhisattva: the embodiment of love as the felt knowledge that we are the earth. Practices include an elements meditation, the I Am the Earth practice, and somatic movement. As Thich Nhat Hanh taught: “to breathe in and be aware of your body, and look deeply into it and realize that you are the Earth.”
Session 3 of the 3-week series, which ends with our weekend retreat.
Thursday, November 5 from 6 - 7:30pm EST
Samantabhadra, the bodhisattva of Great Action, right action toward those who came before us. Service to others and action as a devotional practice.
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Deep, Deeper, Deeper Still
Our style of teaching is about going beyond surface exploration of spiritual practice to an embodied perspective that applies to daily life. The spiritual journey we are on is not linear. Each progression contains what came before and builds on it. This river flows through everything we do at the Lotus Institute.
In Loving Memory of Reverend Dr. Larry Ward
On August 19, 2025, our beloved teacher, co-founder, and dear friend made his peaceful transition. With hearts as one, we shine his radiant Dharma light for the benefit of all beings.
Morning Night
Dr. Larry Ward’s debut collection of poetry is now available. Learn more and purchase today through these retailers.
Moments of Mindfulness
