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Life as it is | Dharma Talk with Peggy Rowe Ward
Sep 24
Sep 24, 2025
Life as it is | Dharma Talk with Peggy Rowe Ward
Sep 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Oct 1
Oct 1, 2025
Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Oct 8
Oct 8, 2025
Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
Monthly Talk | Guest Teacher
Oct 15
Oct 15, 2025
Monthly Talk | Guest Teacher
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Oct 22
Oct 22, 2025
Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Oct 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Nov 5
Nov 5, 2025
Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Nov 12
Nov 12, 2025
Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
Monthly Talk with Peggy Rowe Ward
Nov 19
Nov 19, 2025
Monthly Talk with Peggy Rowe Ward
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Nov 26
Nov 26, 2025
Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Dec 3
Dec 3, 2025
Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Dec 10
Dec 10, 2025
Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
Monthly Talk with Dr. Larry Ward
Dec 17
Dec 17, 2025
Monthly Talk with Dr. Larry Ward
Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Dec 24
Dec 24, 2025
Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Dec 24, 2025
Dec 24, 2025

 

Life as it is | Dharma Talk with Peggy Rowe Ward
Sep
24

Life as it is | Dharma Talk with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
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Sign up now for our monthly dharma talk. Online event. Wednesday, September 24 at 7PM ET. Also includes guided meditation and Q&A.

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Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Oct
1

Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage

  • Wednesday, October 1, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 12:45 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

October’s live qigong class is here! Join us online for 45 minutes of movement, breathwork, and massage—simple, energizing, and grounding. First Wednesday of every month, starting at 12:00 pm ET.

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Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Oct
8

Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, October 8, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Monthly Talk | Guest Teacher
Oct
15

Monthly Talk | Guest Teacher

  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sign up now for the monthly dharma talk. Online event. Wednesday, October 15. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A.

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Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Oct
22

Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, October 22, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for October’s silent meditation practice with Peggy Rowe Ward. Online for 30 minutes. Fourth Wednesday of every month. Available exclusively to Lotus members. Become a member to participate in this practice and many more.

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Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Nov
5

Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage

  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 12:45 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

November’s live qigong class is here! Join us online for 45 minutes of movement, breathwork, and massage—simple, energizing, and grounding. First Wednesday of every month, starting at 12:00 pm ET.

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Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Nov
12

Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Monthly Talk with Peggy Rowe Ward
Nov
19

Monthly Talk with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Nov
26

Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for November’s silent meditation practice with Peggy Rowe Ward. Online for 30 minutes. Fourth Wednesday of every month. Available exclusively to Lotus members.

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Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Dec
3

Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage

  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 12:45 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

December’s live qigong class is here! Join us online for 45 minutes of movement, breathwork, and massage—simple, energizing, and grounding. First Wednesday of every month, starting at 12:00 pm ET.

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Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Dec
10

Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Monthly Talk with Dr. Larry Ward
Dec
17

Monthly Talk with Dr. Larry Ward

  • Wednesday, December 17, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Dec
24

Silent Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for December’s silent meditation practice with Peggy Rowe Ward. Online for 30 minutes. Fourth Wednesday of every month. Available exclusively to Lotus members.

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Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Sep
10

Guided Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, September 10, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Sep
3

Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage

  • Wednesday, September 3, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 12:45 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

September’s live qigong class is here! Join us online for 45 minutes of movement, breathwork, and massage—simple, energizing, and grounding. First Wednesday of every month, starting at 12:00 pm ET.

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Honoring Dr. Larry Ward | 7th Day Ceremony led by the Monastics of Plum Village
Aug
26

Honoring Dr. Larry Ward | 7th Day Ceremony led by the Monastics of Plum Village

  • Tuesday, August 26, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a memorial ceremony honoring Dr. Larry Ward on Tuesday, August 26 at 6PM ET. This special gathering will be led by the Monastics of Plum Village and will follow the Plum Village 7-Day Ceremony.

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The Turning Light | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Aug
13

The Turning Light | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, August 13, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for August’s live meditation practice with Peggy Rowe Ward, renowned spiritual teacher, author and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online for 30 minutes from 9:00–9:30 AM ET.

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Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage
Aug
6

Qigong with Matt Dorma | Mindful Movement & Massage

  • Wednesday, August 6, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 12:45 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

August’s live qigong class is here! Join us online for 45 minutes of movement, breathwork, and massage—simple, energizing, and grounding. First Wednesday of every month, starting at 12:00 pm ET.

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Our Dreams for the World | In-person Retreat with Peggy Rowe Ward & Viviane Ephraimson-Abt
Jul
30
to Aug 3

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

  • Wed, Jul 30, 2025 2:00 PM Sun, Aug 3, 2025 2:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Roots, Joy and Defiance | Retreat with Peggy Rowe Ward, Kristin Johnstad and Marcus Young 楊墨
Jul
18
to Jul 20

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

  • Fri, Jul 18, 2025 6:00 PM Sun, Jul 20, 2025 2:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Ignorance & The Work of Awakening | Three Poisons series | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Jul
16

Ignorance & The Work of Awakening | Three Poisons series | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

  • Wednesday, July 16, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sign up now for the July dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Final talk in a 3-part series on Buddhism’s Three Poisons. Online event starts at 7PM ET. Includes poetry, movement, meditation and Q&A.

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

Waves of Change | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward & wondrousound

  • Wednesday, July 9, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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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

  • Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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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

  • Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 2:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Blooming into Life | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Jun
11

Blooming into Life | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the June meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, world-renowned spiritual teacher, author, dreamer, and co-founder of the Lotus Institute. Online, 9–9:30AM EDT. Everyone and all experiences are welcome!

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Embodied Dharma Stewardship | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward | Hosted by Kwan Um Zen
Jun
8

Embodied Dharma Stewardship | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward | Hosted by Kwan Um Zen

  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dr. Larry Ward will be offering a talk as part of Kwan Um Zen’s yearlong series on the subject of dharma stewardship in extreme times. Larry’s talk takes place June 8 at 9AM EDT.

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Widening the Heart | Retreat at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
May
21
to May 25

Widening the Heart | Retreat at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

  • Wed, May 21, 2025 2:00 PM Sun, May 25, 2025 2:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Lotus dharma teachers, Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward, for this 4-night residential retreat at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in Massachusetts.

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Meeting Greed with Generosity | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward | Three Poisons
May
14

Meeting Greed with Generosity | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward | Three Poisons

  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Mother of All Things | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
May
7

Mother of All Things | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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How We Heal | Featuring Dr. Larry Ward | Part of the Kripalu Amplify Voices Series
May
5
to May 9

How We Heal | Featuring Dr. Larry Ward | Part of the Kripalu Amplify Voices Series

  • Mon, May 5, 2025 5:00 PM Fri, May 9, 2025 8:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Lotus Dharma teacher Dr. Larry Ward for a free online summit hosted by the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, featuring teachers, activists, and artists from across the Global Majority.

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Sunyata at Heart | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward | Tricycle Magazine Online Summit
Apr
23

Sunyata at Heart | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward | Tricycle Magazine Online Summit

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025
  • 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Dr. Larry Ward’s online Dharma talk at Tricycle's Buddhism & Ecology Summit: “Sunyata at Heart: The Gateway to Nature’s Endless Miraculousness”.

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Civic Dharma: The Virtues of a Compassionate Citizen | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Apr
16

Civic Dharma: The Virtues of a Compassionate Citizen | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sign up now for the April dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Also includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A. Online from 7–8:30 PM EDT.

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The Blessing Bowl | Loving-Kindness Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward & Tamara Cress
Apr
9

The Blessing Bowl | Loving-Kindness Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward & Tamara Cress

  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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The Call of the Lion’s Roar | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Mar
26

The Call of the Lion’s Roar | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

  • Wednesday, March 26, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Awakening the Earth Holder | EcoDharma Retreat with Larry Ward and Joe Reilly | Seven Oaks Retreat Center
Mar
20
to Mar 23

Awakening the Earth Holder | EcoDharma Retreat with Larry Ward and Joe Reilly | Seven Oaks Retreat Center

  • Thu, Mar 20, 2025 4:00 PM Sun, Mar 23, 2025 12:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Lotus Institute teachers Larry Ward and Joe Reilly for this 4-day residential retreat at the beautiful Seven Oaks Retreat Center in Virginia

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The Promise of Spring | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Mar
12

The Promise of Spring | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Walking the Midnight Path | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Feb
19

Walking the Midnight Path | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

  • Wednesday, February 19, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Brave Hearts | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Feb
12

Brave Hearts | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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When the Rubber Hits the Road | Online Retreat
Jan
24
to Jan 26

When the Rubber Hits the Road | Online Retreat

  • Fri, Jan 24, 2025 5:00 PM Sun, Jan 26, 2025 10:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Peggy Rowe Ward and Larry Ward, Tara Brach, Sharon Salzberg, Robert Thurman and more for this free and online weekend retreat with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington.

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Dharma Doors of Social Imagination | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward
Jan
15

Dharma Doors of Social Imagination | Talk by Dr. Larry Ward

  • Wednesday, January 15, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sign up now for the January dharma talk from Dr. Larry Ward. Includes poetry, guided meditation, Q&A. Online event. Starts at 7pm EST.

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The Deep Midwinter | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Jan
8

The Deep Midwinter | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, January 8, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 9:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Midwest Wake Up Retreat | Christine Center, Wisconsin
Dec
20
to Dec 22

Midwest Wake Up Retreat | Christine Center, Wisconsin

  • Fri, Dec 20, 2024 12:00 PM Sun, Dec 22, 2024 2:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sign up today for a winter retreat, held Dec 20–22 in Wisconsin, designed for young people aged 18–39, and featuring virtual teachings from Peggy Rowe Ward and Joe Reilly

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May Our Love Bless Everyone | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
Dec
18

May Our Love Bless Everyone | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward

  • Wednesday, December 18, 2024
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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