The Deep Nevertheless
Dharma talk by Dr. Larry Ward
The path illuminated by the bodhisattva, one of serving all living beings, is not without its challenges. Our world presents us with difficult individuals and traumatic circumstances that can test our commitment to living in a state of unwavering compassion.
In this month's talk, Dr. Larry Ward, in his uniquely poetic and honest style, will shed light on the practices required to embody the teachings of the Never Disparaging Bodhisattva, chapter 20 of the Lotus Sutra, emphasizing the importance of meditation, contemplation, and prayer as constant companions.
For Larry, "never disparaging" does not mean non-accountability or ignorance to suffering. It means the approach to suffering, in persons and in communities, is with ever-involving compassion and wisdom.
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The event will begin with a guided meditation from Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, Lotus Institute co-founder and senior Dharma and meditation teacher.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
4:00–5:30 pm pacific time | 7:00–8:30 pm eastern time
Online via Zoom
Donation requested event
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Dr. Larry Ward (he/him)
Larry is the co-founder of The Lotus Institute, the author of America's Racial Karma: An Invitation to Heal and a senior dharma teacher trained by Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Dr. Ward holds a PhD in Religious Studies with an emphasis on Buddhism and the neuroscience of meditation. As a teacher, Dr. Ward interweaves insights with personal stories and resounding clarity that express his dharma name, “True Great Sound.”
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