Join us for an evening of poetry, spiritual practice, and remembrance. Hosted by Deer Park and The Lotus Institute, this online event is open to all and celebrates the life and poetry of Dr. Larry Ward..
Join Peggy Ward, co-founder of The Lotus Institute and beloved partner of the late Dr. Larry Ward, a cherished Dharma Teacher and member of our sangha.
Dr. Larry Ward was the co-founder of The Lotus Institute and a beloved senior Dharma teacher in Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village tradition of socially engaged Buddhism.
A renowned voice on healing and transformation, Dr. Ward’s teachings live on through his books, including Love’s Garden, co-authored with his wife, Dr. Peggy Rowe Ward, the critically acclaimed America’s Racial Karma: An Invitation to Heal, and his most recent work, Morning Night, a powerful book of poetry exploring themes of race, spirit, and nature.
Dr. Ward held a PhD in Religious Studies with an emphasis on Buddhism and the neuroscience of meditation. As a teacher, he interwove profound insights with personal stories and resounding clarity that perfectly expressed his Dharma name, “True Great Sound.”
This virtual event will feature a guided meditation and poetry readings by Peggy Ward.
This event will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 3:00pm- 4:00pm (the US Pacific Time).
Alternative Paris time: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 am – 1:00am