From the Lotus Institute The Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore is a gift from our beloved teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, and those who came before him. Thich Nhat Hanh has called the Heart Sutra “the highest vision of the Buddha." Chanting The Insight That Brings Us To The Other Shore, Nhat Hanh's […]
The garden of Bodhicitta: cultivating the mind of love with Beth Sanchez, Viviane Ephraimson-Abt and Peggy Rowe-Ward As the refreshing spring breeze arrives, let’s invite in the creative and rejuvenating energy of this new season. Join us for this half-day of mindfulness where we will explore the mind of love and compassion as a garden […]
The Lotus Institute invites you to join them next weekend for an online retreat with Ava Avalos, Joe Reilly, Sister Peace and Peggy Rowe-Ward. We believe that, as Pema Chodron says, the genuine heart of bodhicitta cannot be lost. It is here in all of life - never marred and completely whole. We are gathering […]
A Morning of Mindfulness with Dr. Peggy Rowe-Ward, including a Transmission of the 5 Mindfulness Trainings. The Palomitas de Paz Sangha and Dr. Peggy Rowe-Ward will offer a gentle morning of practice including sitting meditation, walking meditation, a Dharma Talk, body/mind integration and a Transmission of the 5 Mindfulness Practices. Together we will develop our […]
In this moment of upheaval, it is evident that our past – one of colonialism, enslavement and oppressive patriarchy - is alive in the present. The nonduality of our circumstances is also clear. With an organic understanding of collapse, not an industrial one, we start to see the old is providing fertilizer for the new. […]
The Lotus Institute will host The Alchemy of Release: A retreat on grounding and letting go September 23-25 on Zoom. Thich Nhat Hanoh defined nirvana as letting go. Grounding ourselves in the present moment, we can learn to relax into letting go and become more available to life. “Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom […]
This event is Hosted by Nichol Chase and Notable Guests from the Lotus Institute. Is wisdom an immutable essence that only some possess, or can it be cultivated? In this online series, Nichol Chase will engage in deep and meaningful conversations about cultivating wisdom through healing trauma, self-mastery, and building meaningful relationships. Dr. Daniel Siegel will join Nichol to […]
Join us for this 30-minute online meditation led by Peggy Rowe Ward. The theme will focus on our tree ancestors and the deep rooted friendship and wisdom they provide all beings. Bring a memory of your favorite tree to join us on the cushion! Wednesday, September 13 5:30–6:00 am pt | 8:30–9:00 am et Donation-based […]
Registration is now open for the September online dharma talk. The theme will be posted soon to our website, and across Instagram and Facebook. Wednesday, September 20 4:00–5:30 pm pt | 7:00–8:30 pm et Donation-based event https://www.thelotusinstitute.org/events-all/september-talk
The Lotus Institute is excited to welcome spiritual teachers and partners Kaira Jewel Lingo & Adam Bucko to join us for this dharma festival where we celebrate the gifts, insights and guidance we receive from the animals we meet. Led by Kaira, Adam, Larry, and Peggy, we'll share wisdom from our animal friends, while exploring […]
Join Lotus Institute online for August’s meditation practice with Peggy Rowe Ward, Lotus’ co-founder and senior Dharma teacher. This month's inspiration comes from moments working and gathering with friends in the garden as the early August sun rises and sets. Together, we'll explore nourishment and how to water the seeds of joy and peace in […]
Over the past six months, Dr. Larry Ward has taught about each of the six realms of samsara (hell, hungry ghost, animal, human, asura, god). Before he begins teaching on the four realms that embody the path to liberation (voice-hearers, realized ones, bodhisattvas, Buddha), Dr. Ward will offer this special talk where he'll explore the […]
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