Upcoming Events

Discover what’s coming up, including our monthly talks, meditations, qigong classes and special events.

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Events
Qigong with Matt | Mindful Movement & Massage
Apr 30
Qigong with Matt | Mindful Movement & Massage

Join us online for 45 minutes of movement, breathwork, and massage—simple, energizing, and grounding. Offered twice a month from 12–12:45 pm ET.

A Journey Through Morning Night | Free Talk with Washington University
May 4
A Journey Through Morning Night | Free Talk with Washington University

Join us online for this free talk at the 2026 Mindfulness & Anti-Racism Speaker Series at WashU. Together, with Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, Emanuel Ward and Reggie Hubbard, we will reflect on the poetry of our dear ancestor and teacher, Dr. Larry Ward.

Animal Blessings | Dharma Festival with Father Adam Bucko and Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward
May 5
Animal Blessings | Dharma Festival with Father Adam Bucko and Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us as we celebrate the wisdom of our animal friends through music, meditation, teachings, and ceremony. Featuring Father Adam Bucko, Episcopal priest and author, and Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, senior Dharma teacher and Excutive Director of the Lotus Institute. Online · Tues, May 5 · 7 PM ET · By donation

Where Are We Now? | Week 1 of 4 | Love, Justice, Liberation & Transformation with Reggie Hubbard
May 7
Where Are We Now? | Week 1 of 4 | Love, Justice, Liberation & Transformation with Reggie Hubbard

Join us for LOVE, JUSTICE, LIBERATION & TRANSFORMATION. This is a 4-week online teaching series with Reggie Hubbard.

Homecoming | Guided Meditation with Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward
May 13
Homecoming | Guided Meditation with Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the May guided meditation with Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online from 9:00–9:30 AM ET.

How Did We Get Here? | Week 2 of 4 | Love, Justice, Liberation & Transformation with Reggie Hubbard
May 14
How Did We Get Here? | Week 2 of 4 | Love, Justice, Liberation & Transformation with Reggie Hubbard

Join us for LOVE, JUSTICE, LIBERATION & TRANSFORMATION. This is a 4-week online teaching series with Reggie Hubbard.

Qigong with Matt | Mindful Movement & Massage
May 19
Qigong with Matt | Mindful Movement & Massage

Join us online for 45 minutes of movement, breathwork, and massage—simple, energizing, and grounding. Offered twice a month from 12–12:45 pm ET.

The Journey of the Pilgrim | Dharma Talk with Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward
May 20
The Journey of the Pilgrim | Dharma Talk with Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward

Register for the May Dharma talk with Peggy Rowe Ward. Online from 7:00–8:30 PM ET. Event includes guided meditation, the teaching, and open sharing.

What Is Our Collective Dream? | Week 3 of 4 | Love, Justice, Liberation & Transformation with Reggie Hubbard
May 21
What Is Our Collective Dream? | Week 3 of 4 | Love, Justice, Liberation & Transformation with Reggie Hubbard

Join us for LOVE, JUSTICE, LIBERATION & TRANSFORMATION. This is a 4-week online teaching series with Reggie Hubbard.

Silent Meditation | Monthly Practice led by Lotus Faculty & Members
May 27
Silent Meditation | Monthly Practice led by Lotus Faculty & Members

Join us for a silent meditation practice, led by Lotus teachers and community members. Online, 12:00–12:30 PM ET. Become a member to participate in this practice and more.

Where Do We Go From Here? | Week 4 of 4 | Love, Justice, Liberation & Transformation with Reggie Hubbard
May 27
Where Do We Go From Here? | Week 4 of 4 | Love, Justice, Liberation & Transformation with Reggie Hubbard

Join us for LOVE, JUSTICE, LIBERATION & TRANSFORMATION. This is a 4-week online teaching series with Reggie Hubbard.

Qigong with Matt | Mindful Movement & Massage
May 28
Qigong with Matt | Mindful Movement & Massage

Join us online for 45 minutes of movement, breathwork, and massage—simple, energizing, and grounding. Offered twice a month from 12–12:45 pm ET.

Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Jun 3
Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the June guided meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online from 9:00–9:30 AM ET.

The Art of Interbeing | 5-Day Retreat at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
Jun 10
The Art of Interbeing | 5-Day Retreat at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

Celebrate 60 years of the Order of Interbeing with a 5-day retreat rooted in the Plum Village tradition and offered by Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward and Diane Little Eagle. Experience interconnection through meditation, music, nature, and ceremony—awakening joy, insight, and belonging.

Qigong with Matt | Mindful Movement & Massage
Jun 11
Qigong with Matt | Mindful Movement & Massage

Join us online for 45 minutes of movement, breathwork, and massage—simple, energizing, and grounding. Offered twice a month from 12–12:45 pm ET.

The Metta in the Music: The Creative Alchemy of Buddhism and Black Wisdom Traditions | Dr. Kamilah Majied
Jun 17
The Metta in the Music: The Creative Alchemy of Buddhism and Black Wisdom Traditions | Dr. Kamilah Majied

Join us for the June Dharma Talk featuring Dr. Kamilah Majied, who will explore how wisdom transmissions from Black music complement and intersect with the Buddhist paramitas and the Lotus Sutra. Online, 7 PM ET.

Silent Meditation | Monthly Practice led by Lotus Faculty & Members
Jun 24
Silent Meditation | Monthly Practice led by Lotus Faculty & Members

Join us for a silent meditation practice, led by Lotus teachers and community members. Online, 12:00–12:30 PM ET. Become a member to participate in this practice and more.

Qigong with Matt | Mindful Movement & Massage
Jun 25
Qigong with Matt | Mindful Movement & Massage

Join us online for 45 minutes of movement, breathwork, and massage—simple, energizing, and grounding. Offered twice a month from 12–12:45 pm ET.

Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Jul 8
Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

Join us for the July guided meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online from 9:00–9:30 AM ET.

  • 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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Animal Blessings | A Dharma Festival for the Spring

Join us Tuesday, May 5 for a special gathering honoring the wisdom, presence, and friendship of animal beings. This donation-based festival features ceremony, music, and interfaith voices, with Father Adam Bucko and Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward.

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