The Journey of the Pilgrim
Dear community,
Please join us for a special dharma talk with Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward—senior Dharma teacher, author, and co-founder of the Lotus Institute.
For this evening, Peggy will share stories and insights from her recent Plum Village teaching trip to Japan, including her experiences on the famous Shikoku Pilgrimage. Together, we’ll explore a question from the heart: How can we practice pilgrimage wherever we are?
Our time together will also include guided meditation and space for your questions and reflections.
Wednesday, May 20
7:00–8:30 pm ET / 4:00–5:30 pm PT
Online via Zoom
Notes:
Event is recorded and emailed to you within 48 hours.
If you’re a Lotus member, you are already registered and we’ll email you the Zoom link the day before.
Offered at a sliding scale. Select the price that works for you. For the most value, consider purchasing a membership for as little as $12/month to join all of our talks, meditations, qigong classes and more.
Your purchase includes access to the live event with a guided meditation, dharma talk, and time for questions and reflections, plus a recording delivered by email two days later.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
7:00–8:30 pm ET / 4:00–5:30 pm PT
Teacher bio
Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward
Peggy (she/her) is the co-founder and guiding teacher of the Lotus Institute, a world renowned spiritual teacher, educator and author of Love’s Garden: A Guide to Mindful Relationships. For over 40 years, she has been dedicated to supporting the healing and transformation of all people through retreats, spiritual direction, university courses, Dharma talks and more. Peggy offers a path of deep insight that enables her students to discover and embody their most creative and authentic selves.