Upcoming Events

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Events
Mindfulness, Climate & Social Justice | Panel Discussion and Q&A with Dr. Larry Ward and Anh Tran | Hosted by Plum Village
Jun 22
Mindfulness, Climate & Social Justice | Panel Discussion and Q&A with Dr. Larry Ward and Anh Tran | Hosted by Plum Village

Lotus Institute is happy to partner once again with our friends at Plum Village as part of their 3-part live series on “Acting from Love when the World is on Fire”. June 15, 22 and 29. Register now.

The Spectrum of Hate | Three Poisons, Part 2 | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Jun 25
The Spectrum of Hate | Three Poisons, Part 2 | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the June dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online. Starts at 7PM EDT. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A. Part two in a 3-part series on Buddhism’s Three Poisons.

Waves of Change | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward & wondrousound
Jul 9
Waves of Change | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward & wondrousound

Join us for the July meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward and featuring special guest, Rachel Butt from wondrousound. Starts at 9AM ET. Online for 30 minutes.

On Ignorance | Three Poisons, Part 3 | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Jul 16
On Ignorance | Three Poisons, Part 3 | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the July dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online. Starting at 7PM EDT. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A. Part three in a 3-part series on Buddhism’s Three Poisons.

Roots, Joy and Defiance | Retreat with Peggy Rowe Ward, Kristin Johnstad and Marcus Young 楊墨
Jul 18
Roots, Joy and Defiance | Retreat with Peggy Rowe Ward, Kristin Johnstad and Marcus Young 楊墨

In a world heavy with uncertainty, finding a place to root in stillness becomes an act of sacred resistance. At the Christine Center, Roots, Joy, and Defiance invites you to reconnect with what sustains you—your breath, your body, and the beauty of conscious presence.

Our Dreams for the World | In-person Retreat with Peggy Rowe Ward & Viviane Ephraimson-Abt
Jul 30
Our Dreams for the World | In-person Retreat with Peggy Rowe Ward & Viviane Ephraimson-Abt

Join us for this 5-day mindfulness retreat in Crestone, Colorado, held at the beautiful Blazing Mountain Retreat Center in the San Luis Valley

Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Aug 13
Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the August meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.

Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Aug 20
Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the August dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Sep 10
Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the September meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.

Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Sep 17
Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the September dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Oct 8
Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the October meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.

Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Oct 15
Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the October dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Nov 12
Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the November meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.

Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Nov 19
Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the November dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Dec 10
Monthly Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the December meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes.

Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Dec 17
Monthly Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

Sign up now for the December dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Online event. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

  • 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.

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Featured event

Acting from Love when the World is on Fire

Lotus is excited to partner with Plum Village for this 3-part live series exploring mindful responses to the climate crisis, guided by dharma teachers from Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet, including Dr. Larry Ward.

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