Note Lotus Meditation Center events The Lotus Meditation Center, 2908 Univeristy Ave., lists the following events: Monday evening book study begins March 17 Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" will be discussed after the 7 p.m. sitting at the Lotus Meditation Center for the next 10 weeks. This book is also the subject of a major web event with Oprah Winfrey and Eckhart Tolle discussing the book together and taking questions from online viewers. The 10-week online series started March 3 at 8 p.m. central time. The archives can be accessed at any time for use as a supplement to the Lotus book study. You can find out more about the book and the web event at Oprah.com. The book is widely available in local bookstores and through Internet book sellers. The format for the Monday evening meetings at LMC includes 30 minutes of silent meditation followed by 45 minutes of book discussion. Music for Meditation and Contemplation: Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m. Rarely heard classical compositions performed by Eric Lawson, violin, and Jeffrey Anvinson, guitar. Insight Meditation Retreat with John Travis: April 25-27. This is a non-residential weekend retreat that starts Friday evening at 7 p.m. and ends early Sunday afternoon. Brochures will be available in the next two weeks. There is a suggested fee of $85 for the weekend, which includes meals. Scholarships and work exchange are available. More information about John Travis is available at www.mtstream.org. Friday Evening Dharma Talk with John Travis: April 25 The opening of the weekend retreat will be a 7 p.m. talk that is free of charge and open to the public. For more information about any of these events, contact Lora or Patrick Sloan Anderson at 787-8839.