Who am I really---beyond appearances? Using simple, profound and fun Zen experiments we explore who/what we are at Source. It's surprising. These experiments were developed by Douglas Harding: "On Having No Head: Zen and the Re-Discovery of the Obvious". www.headless.org.

Zen Hoops is an experiment. The question being, "What happens when you mix hooping with mindful meditation techniques?" Could the answer be a mind with increased resiliency to mental chatter and a better body? Perhaps. And then again, perhaps not. Also, this group can meet in SF, Berkeley or Oakland too. So don't let location discourage you from joining!

Lost Coin continues a tradition of evolving the presentation of the Dharma while retaining its central essence. Founded by Daniel Doen Silberberg Sensei in 2006, Lost Coin incorporates Zen teachings and methods with insights and practices derived from other wisdom traditions—most notably, those of G.I. Gurdjieff. It is an approach that abandons traditional religious and cultural trappings in order to embrace and unite with contemporary development in science, technology and art. In the individ …

Shingon Mikkyo Kunimiyama Daikokuji America(previously Mikkyo Zen Eimeiji) was established in June 2010 under the Chief Priest Eimei Kawakami’s strong belief: In order to ensure world peace we must purify the U.S., and that we must establish an educational institute where ones could be taught on gratitude and compassion regardless of any specific religious faith. Through the opening of the branch temple in the heart of Silicon Valley where the strong spiritual power of the Monjyu-bosatsu resides …

We meet on Tuesdays 7:30 to 8:30.  We use a studio at 200 Industrial Road #122 (enter south side of building) in San Carlos.  We follow a simple schedule of silent meditation followed by dharma discussion.  I am a priest in the tradition of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, and try to lead by following his example.  Anyone is welcome, and I'm always happy to give meditation instruction -- just send me a request and I can meet you before the sitting starts.

Infinite Smile Sangha is a non-profit organization that endeavors to integrate a relevant spirituality with 21st century living. Our mission is to expose our selves, and others, to spiritual teachings that integrate stillness, wisdom, and compassion into our day-to-day lives. As we walk this path, we intend to embody the transformation that we wish to see in the world through the Zen-inspired, meditative practices that are led and taught by Michael McAlister.

Who am I.......at Source? We explore simple, profound, fun zen experiments to find out. These are based on Douglas Hardings' "On Having No Head: Zen and the Re-Discovery of the Obvious". I have been doing these experiments for 37 years----and still find them surprising!

The Open Way Gathering Spiritual Heart & Inquiry with Cory Bright We will do a short meditation.  Then sit, share and dialogue on the true nature of who we are as Open Awareness.  A nondual oriented sharing that you can find similarities in Buddhism, Zen, A Course in Miracles, Advaita, Eckhart Tolle,  Adyashanti, Bryon Katie, Deepak, Wayne Dyer, Candice O'Denver Marriane Williamson, Landmark Education, Mooji, Tony Parsons, Rupert Spira .... J. Krishnamurti, Ramana Maharshi, Nissargadatta etc. …

The Open Way Gathering Spiritual Heart & Inquiry with Cory Bright We will do a short meditation.  Then sit, share and dialogue on the true nature of who we are as Open Awareness.  A nondual oriented sharing that you can find similarities in Buddhism, Zen, A Course in Miracles, Advaita, Eckhart Tolle,  Adyashanti, Bryon Katie, Deepak, Wayne Dyer, Candice O'Denver Marriane Williamson, Landmark Education, Mooji, Tony Parsons, Rupert Spira .... J. Krishnamurti, Ramana Maharshi, Nissargadatta etc. …

WE ARE ON SUMMER RECESS! WE'LL START UP AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER. IF YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT EVENTS THIS FALL, PLEASE SIGN UP AND YOU'LL RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS WHEN WE RESUME. This is a group that gathers together once a week during the day on Holy Hill in Berkeley for 45 minutes of silence, meditation. or prayer, as a way of deepening awareness and compassion. It's a drop-in group, so you can come for as much or as little of the time as you wish. The organizer is a Zen Buddhist priest and teacher, an …

We are a group of Zen Buddhist practitioners who meet for weekly meditation Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30 am and 10:00 am. We also meet Monday evenings at 7 - 8:30 for a study group based on Buddhist contemporary texts. Please see www.montaramountainzendo for more information on who we are.

For Events visit www.eastbayopencircle.org.  (click on our Meetup "Follow us" links) The East Bay Open Circle is dedicated to supporting the practices of mindful and open-hearted awareness. We draw our inspiration from a variety of spiritual, religious, psychological, and scientific traditions which support the cultivation of direct experience, insight, and compassion. We host a number of local speakers and teachers on a regular basis, as well as other speakers invited from around the world. We …

The Bay Area Open Sangha exists to allow people to practice and study the Buddhadharma, the teachings of the Buddha, without concern for sectarianism or the historical lines between traditions of Buddhism. This is not to say that these lines are ignored and traditions are mixed without reflection or regard to their conflicts. The Buddha taught many ways to practice the Dharma and his teachings have come down over two and half thousand years to this day. Many of the differences in doctrine and pr …

Welcome Lightworkers and Metaphysical People! Our Meetup Group is for the purpose of exploring a wide range of topics from Astrology to Zen. We'll also delve into such popular subjects as Law of Attraction, Angels, Crystals and Stones, Energy Healing, Psychic Development, Animal Communication, Feng Shui, Reiki and Numerology. Meet other like minded people in a harmonious, spiritual environment. We welcome you to join us and share your experience of self-discovery and personal growth"

Help local hobbyists (California East Bay) or anyone interested in CNC to meet, discuss and share their project ideas.

MedMob aims to create spaces for public meditation. This creates opportunities for people to explore the practice of meditation and brings meditation into the public eye. Meditation cultivates an attitude of response rather than reaction, and this stimulates major paradigm shifts in thinking that sends ripples through all levels of society!

This group is for anyone who would like to learn about Buddhist teachings and practices with the intention to develop greater happiness, peacefulness, inner strength and resiliency. Each Sunday morning there will be a period of meditation, a teaching and time for discussion and questions, followed by a potluck lunch for those who wish to stay. Topics will focus on bringing greater happiness into our lives through practical application of the Buddha's teachings.

Writing Poetry!!! Let's share our poetry so that we can fine tune it and get it out there for publication. New additions to the group, as of June 7 2009, which are in-development: 1. website http://www.poetswanted.com 2. twitter account for quick updates on events, etc. - http://www.twitter.com/poetswanted 3. community blog: http://poetswanted.blogspot.com/ 4. Organizer's poems, haiku blog/tweets: http://www.fishridingabike.com/poetry.html

Welcome to San Francisco I Liq Chuan practice group. The training is intended for students of all levels interested in learning the art. I Liq Chuan, martial art of awareness, is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Zen principles, in other words the practice of moving meditation. The philosophy underlying I Liq Chuan involves the very simple concept of making an active choice to be fully aware of the present moment, by being aware of the sounds around you, your breathing, yo …

The Spiritual Naturalist Society www.SpiritualNaturalistSociety.org The Spiritual Naturalist Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, development, and promotion of spiritual naturalism, and promoting happiness through compassion, reason, and practice. We have a naturalistic and rational scientific worldview, but pursue the flourishing life through various contemplative practices. Influences and inspirations include (but are not limited to) philosophic Buddhism, Zen, St …

This group is all about practicing meditations which brings immediate results. We discover what enlightenment (or awakening) means to us and how we can achieve it as quickly as we can. Fusing traditional spiritual techniques and modern philosophical understanding, Lokesh will show you the way how each one of us is born to live in an enlightened state of being all the time. With understanding comes awakening. And this is an opportunity to experience the unknown and live an awakened life. As spiri …

I created Body Fierce in 2008 with the goal that when women bond together we can reach the ultimate heights in self esteem, confidence and help support each other in each of our respective goals and dreams. BODY FIERCE is a total and complete healing program harnessing the power of the body to transform pain into pleasure and to train our brain to receive the full pleasures of life we are intended to. Our Body Fierce Methodology allows women to: 1) EXPRESS their emotions, and not apologize for a …

Red Hot means that our minds are heated with excitement and commitment to ourselves and others on this path to knowing the present and understanding what a gift it is to be here. The "Mindfulness' is about being present to "what is", instead of "what is not"...accepting and not judging. I have studied and led groups in somatic and mindfulness for over 15 years in the Bay Area and would love to reconnect with others on this journey. Looking for red hot minds....please email me.. Alison Leigh, MFT …

This group can transform your life. This group is about success. We define success as: 1) A career that we find satisfying. Do something you love, love the thing you do, and manage life and finances so that they fit one another. 2) Physical health and fitness. A body which we would find desirable if we were the opposite sex. One which has the energy and aliveness to support us in our dreams. 3) A healthy, committed primary relationship. A stable, loving relationship with a partner we admire and …

This is a group of Heat Chan, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Heart Chan meditation was originated 2,500 years ago, and has been passed down to the 85th patriarch of Chan Master currently. We would love to share what we have learned, and experienced with those who are interested in spiritual practice. The practice of Heart Chan meditation is to awaken our heart, witness the true self within each of us, and liberate our spirits from reincarnation.

Free Your Mind - The Open Way - The Open Way Gathering Open Heart Oneness Nondual Inquiry with Cory Bright We embrace all paths that elude to... in whatever way... the truth that we are not separate beings and what we are is beyond our apparently self imposed images, perceptions, stories, concepts. It is called Nonduality-Oneness and is the core of all spirituality including Zen, Buddhism, meditation and what is true in all "religion"and Spirituality!! Look See NOW! It is what we already are. …