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Continuing the Light
Honoring the Life, Teachings & Legacy of Dr. Larry Ward, True Great Sound
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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The 10 Worlds: Hungry Ghosts Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
Join us for this talk by Dr. Larry Ward, poet, spiritual teacher and renowned author, focusing on the realm of the hungry ghosts.This is part of our year-long teaching series on the Buddhist story of The 10 Worlds.
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Question & Response with Larry and Peggy
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Join us for our monthly Q&R with Lotus Institute guiding teachers and founders, Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward. Before we open the space for questions, we’ll enjoy a short sit and teaching to ground us in the moment.
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Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
Join us for a guided meditation by Peggy Rowe Ward, author, renowned spiritual teacher and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Session includes gentle movement exercises, music and meditation.
Ride the winds of change, unafraid
Wind Gate, an online, self-paced course, offers teachings and practices to help identify and understand trauma.
Learn how our bodies, minds and nervous systems sustain racialized thinking, speech, and behavior, and cultivate greater skill and resilience in caring for ourselves and others.
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