The Gift of Nature, Photo by Ullash Borah
Meeting Greed with Generosity
A three-part exploration of the Three Poisons and their antidotes
Join us on Wednesday, May 14, for the first in a three-part series exploring Buddhism’s “Three Poisons”: greed, hatred, and ignorance.
These mental states are seen as the root of suffering—barriers to spiritual freedom and sources of both personal and societal harm. Yet within these very energies lies the potential for deep transformation and healing, both individually and collectively.
In this opening session, Dr. Larry Ward will focus on greed—how it shapes our lives and institutions, and how turning toward it with awareness can awaken its antidote, generosity.
The evening will include a Dharma talk, guided meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward, poetry from Larry, and time for your questions and reflections.
Wednesday, May 14
4:00–5:30 pm PDT | 7:00–8:30 pm EDT
Online via Zoom
Notes:
In June, we will move to hatred and loving-kindness and we’ll close the series in July with ignorance and wisdom.
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This event is offered at a sliding scale. For the most value, consider purchasing a Lotus membership for as little as $20/month to join every month’s talk and meditation, as well as Weekly Practices, special events and course discounts.
The Wheel of Life (bhavachakra)
At the center of the diagram lies a rooster, a snake, and a pig, symbolizing the three poisons of greed, hatred, and ignorance, respectively. Notice how they are consuming each other. Source: Wikipedia
Dr. Larry Ward (he/him)
Larry is co-founder of the Lotus Institute, author of America's Racial Karma: An Invitation to Heal and a senior Dharma teacher ordained in the Plum Village tradition. Dr. Ward holds a PhD in Religious Studies with an emphasis on Buddhism and the neuroscience of meditation. As a teacher, Larry interweaves insights with personal stories and resounding clarity that express his Dharma name, “True Great Sound.”