PasaDharma Zen Group is open to people of all spiritual traditions and walks of life who would like to experience the life changing practice of meditation and awareness. We have been meeting in Pasadena for over 13 years. We get together in Pasadena CA, on Thursday nights for a brief discussion of aspects of Zen Buddhism, to sit zazen, and to share fellowship with other like minded people. Most regular members don't RSVP, but we normally average 15+ people at our weekly meeting. We invite anyone …

I'm starting this group to offer an introduction to basics of Zen meditation, seated and walking style. With discussion and instruction. In a casual and non-religious setting. All level & style of meditators welcome.

This is a group for anyone interested in the art of Standing Zen, also known as Qi Gong. All skill levels are welcome. We meet once a week in the activity room at Aum & Garden. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes. We look forward to meeting you there.

We are a creative consortium of the most eclectic and independent thinkers known to the greatest leaders of the universe. Creative intelligence comes with a price: anxiety brought on by a strong ability to visualize failure. We Brainiacs believe in the need for artists to strive, to dream, to overcome obstacles and boulders. This group adheres to the simple belief that talking about our creativity helps us to visualize new paths and options that we can take. Be inspired, be visual, be zen about …

-------Latest --- Boy! has this group evolved!!! July 2012 I have settled in my home in Norco and I have adopted more girls and a disabled boy, so now I have 7 roosters and 30 hens! My hands are full and so my egg cartons! So I decided to start planning some meetings to swap eggs for fruits and veggies. I figured there are lots of people in the same boat... with too many of the same... and willing to trade... So this group is now more than just about chickens... it's very much about organic livi …

This class is for both beginners and experienced meditators - anyone who wishes to establish or deepen a practice of conscious compassionate awareness in their daily life. Each week we meet for sitting meditation, awareness exercises and guided discussion. Beginners will be taught sitting postures and guided through their first meditation. This sitting group is part of the Mindful Living Revolution, as established by Deborah Eden Tull, a meditation and mindfulness teacher, former Zen monk and na …

THIS IS MY PUBLIC FORUM AND I WELCOME DEBATE! SINCE THIS IS MY DEBATE FORUM, ANY MEMBER CAN MODIFY THIS ESSAY. WE WILL DISCUSS WITH LOGICS! We meet once a month at a Buddhist Association Office in Los Angeles( at the moment there are about 50 members). Come join.  We will have a deep discussion about the Amita Sutra and Amita, about whom a lot of people misunderstand. The Amita you now learned from the sutras is not the true Amita! The fundamental principles of Mahāyāna doctrine were based on t …

This Sangha is dedicated to helping people realize their True Nature and Awaken to the divinity of their being; through Meditation, Proper Philosophical Understanding, Qi Gong, Sacred Earth Stewardship, and Walking our Practice in the "Real World". Check out our website: thislittlezendo.wordpress.com Learn more about JunPo, the Abbott of Hollow Bones, in his just released Biography: A Heart Blown Open at Amazon or other Book Sellers.

Please graze around this site - ya' don't have to read it all at one time... * Be Sure to Read Part 2 to kinda 'get' where we're 'at' - so plz SCROLL about 1/3 the ways down this page ~ thanks & enjoy ! Part 2 is a MUST read, guys ! ___________________ . ~ LOCATION ~ Driving DIRECTIONS & Parking Info see PAGES tab back up on the Nav Bar The LAUGHING BUDDHA MEDITATION SANGHA Santa Monica CA 90405 _________________________ Beginners Very Welcome ! ______________________ C O N T A C T   …

THE ADVAITA CHANNEL, Temecula is the South California Branch of the Meetup group ADVAITA. It is an eclectic group of friends interested in meditation, yoga, enlightenment, self realization, non duality teachings (Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism). Francis Lucille, a long time friend and student of Jean Klein, is a spiritual teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. Week-end Meetings:There are meetings every Saturday 3pm-6pm and every other Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm in Temecula. RSVP bef …

The Topanga meditation sangha is a group interested in practicing meditation and Zen Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings. The beauty of Topanga combined with the peacefulness of meditation makes this a mini retreat. We have a common desire to engage in mindful meditation, create a compassionate Sangha (group), read Buddhist teachings and develop peaceful and conscious lifestyles. All levels of meditators are invited. We meet the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 4:0 …

ADVAITA is an eclectic group of friends interested in meditation, yoga, enlightenment, self realization, non duality teachings (Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism). Francis Lucille, a long time friend and student of Jean Klein, is a spiritual teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. There are 9 week long retreats every year and meetings every week at his home in Temecula, California. There are also retreats in Tampa (Florida), Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain), Munich (Germany) and a …

Namaste! I started this group to connect with other people in search of understanding. Whether it is a matter of the spirit, heart, mind or body, this is a place where we can gather to learn and explore; give and receive. We will be having workshops and forums that explore the different aspects of our modern, urban existence. Meditation, yoga, dating and romance, nutrition and fitness are just a few of the topics we will explore. Learn more about us at our website: www.EverydayZenRelaxationStudi …

Come learn about the teachings of Alan Watts, or review his insightful writings if you are an old fan. There will be wonderful discussions of how to get where you are and how to become what you already are. If those statements sound confusing, then you are probably new to Alan Watts. Come and find out what they mean. Or if you already know, then come to get where you are!

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation, coming from the Buddha himself over twenty five hundred years ago, but necessary now more than ever. Our group of Insight Meditation sits on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, from 1-3 PM at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center (in the Chapel), 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275. Our "sits" consist of forty minutes of silent sitting meditation, twenty minutes of "mindf …

Come join us in a relaxed entertaining discussion of issues of non-duality. If you are a fan of writers such as Alan Watts, Nathan Gill, Tony Parsons, Wayne Liquorman (Ram Tzu), Sailor Bob Adamson, Adyashanti, Stephen Batchelor, Ramesh S. Balsekar, Gary Crowley, Jeff Foster, Steve Hagen, Leo Hartong, Chuck Hillig, Jerry Katz, Jan Kersschot, Ken Keyes, Jr., Peter Marjason, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Eckhart Tolle, John Wheeler, Ken Wilber, Wei Wu Wei, Buddha, Buddhism, or Ad …

This is an established meditation group running for more than 6 years opening up to new members using meetup.com. We are an small group that is non-dogmatic, non-sectarian and primarily focused on meditation practice and sutta study. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at a private residence in Los Feliz near Griffith Park. Meetings consist of a 20 minute silent meditation followed by a 40 minute dharma/sutta talk led by Sunim Hye Wol, followed by another 20 minute sit. Afterw …

We meet to practice mindful walking (kinhin) and meditation in Griffith Park. The Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under a tree, but we aren't that lazy. Take a nice stroll through the park while clearing your head!

Shaolin Temple Torrance The Shaolin Temple Torrance is one of the main branches of Shaolin Temple China in USA. Our temple offers traditional Shaolin Kung Fu 功夫, Tai Chi 洗髓经，易筋经 ,Women self defense, Yoga and Zen Meditation 曹洞禅. Our temple provides 1500 years traditional training essential for longevity, wellness, flexibility, self defense, 18 weapons and kung fu skills. Shaolin Monks Iron Head Shaolin Traditional Arm Training Shaolin Temple Iron Hand Shaolin Zen Meditation Shaolin Temple To …

This class takes the mind-body-spirit transformation to the next level. Jesse Brune (Bravo's workout) and Rev. Jennifer Hadley (Agape International Spiritual Center) have teamed up to offer you spiritual fitness. ZENspin is a collaborative effort created to honor the body, mind, and spirit of each student and create a truly transformative and inspiring ride. Challenge your body as trainer Jesse Brune takes you through a rigorous spin experience while Rev. Jennifer Hadley taps into the Mind- …

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We are here to build foundations mental, physical and spiritual. We offer amazingly powerful Mind & Body programs to achieve enhanced health, well-being and inner peace. It is suitable for all ages. Our method combining Zen Meditation, Energy Cultivation & Movements, Tai Chi and a very special Chinese swordsmanship that past down secretly helps you to proceed to body rejuvenation and deep levels of spiritual refinement. Our masters, teachers and students experience a transformative process that …

THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA with Etan Boritzer Develop a sense of urgency. -- The Buddha by donation Because of the great variety of Buddhist traditions currently practiced (Tibetan, Tantric, Zen, etc) there is some confusion as to the basic tenets which Siddatha Gotama (563 BC to 480 BC) the Buddha himself taught to the order of monks, nuns and laity in Northern India for 45 years after his 'awakening.' THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA presents these basic tenets and their conceptual bearings dire …

Drumming meditation workshop hosted by Cathy Javier and led by Russell Buddy Helm on Tuesday, Friday night at 7 pm til 8:30 and Sunday at 3 pm til 4:30. Beautiful hand carved African Djembes from Ghana included with charge of $20 per person. All levels welcome. Buddy Helm is author of "Way of the Drum" and "Drumming the Spirit to Life" and best selling drumming CDs including "No Second Chance, martial arts drumming" CD made for Guro Dan Inosanto. We are at Seasons, located at 1021-A Montana Aven …

Welcome to the I Liq Chuan Long Beach practice group (for people LA and Orange County). The training is intented 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 s …

Greetings: We offer weekly Tai Chi / Qi-gong exercise & Reiki. Locations found at http://chiflows.com/events.html   for Santa Ana, Lake Forest and Laguna Hills locations... Tai Chi classes are always drop in Free Reiki Group Healing available and also we provide Reiki certificates for level 1,2 and 3 levels (Masters course) See out Testimonials http://chiflows.com/testimonials.html Main Page http://chiflows.com John Salat: Reiki Master/Chi Instructor (949)235-4847 freeingwinds@earthlink.net

Come join a spiritual-minded community ready to explore LA! Many (but not all) of our Meetups will be on Sundays and begin at one of Parmahansa Yogananda's gorgeous LA-based Self Realization Fellowship Temples. From there, we will explore what the natural surroundings offer and/or grab a meal at a local eatery. An example of a Sunday Adventure is: Meet at Lake Shrine Temple and hike nearby Topanga Canyon; or Meet at Hollywood Temple and have a scrumptious lunch in nearby Thai Town. THIS GROUP WE …

We meet up on a bi-weekly basis to meditate. Robert Jackson, the host of A Quiet Mind podcasts will lead the group in a 30 minute guided meditation.