This group has been created for the purpose of traditional Zen meditation practice. Anyone interested in beginning or continuing Zen meditation is welcome to attend our monthly group. As regular practice is the key to receiving the benefits of meditation, we are looking for people who understand how meditating together in a group dynamic contributes to the overall successful of an individual's practice and who want to commit to meeting once a week for sitting meditation. Beginners are welcom …
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 7 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 S …
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 …
Finding principles of Buddhism in literature and science, to make the journey a bit easier.
… I'm hoping to get ahold of an eclectic slice of the MetaFilter, reddit, LessWrong, Fetlife, overcomingbias, Focusing, Ken Wilber / Integral Spirituality / Integral Life Practice, Quantified Self, Lean Startup, Buddhist Geeks, Dharma Overground, Kenneth Folk Dharma, Open Practice, xkcd, fandom, Shinzen Young crowds, and more (suggest!). Let's meet regularly, have interesting conversations, and strive for delight and hilarity. Opening the Hand of Thought by Kosho Uchiyama, Focusing by Eugene …
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Traditional Christian religions all speak of the Bible as the ultimate text for life. It is but it becomes a useful day to day tool when you can uncover the deeper levels of teaching contained in the stories and parables. Mystics have learned that every outer event in the Gospels happens for each of us on the inner realm as we journey back into relationship with the GodSelf. Join us as we explore biblical passages and how they mysteriously reveal their wisdom that is perfect for where each of us …
This group was started to be the weekly group sit that many find indispensible for supporting a daily meditation practice. The group is non-denominational and any style of sitting meditation can be practiced from Advaita to Zen as long is it is in silence. We will explore different types of meditation with the broad idea being that if you find one or more types that you enjoy you will meditate daily and get the most out of it (like exercise but for the mind). So bring your cushion, zafu or bench …
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Inner Qigong Meditation, Zen Yoga, Astrology
This group is for anyone who would like to seek spiritual knowledge and peace in this life through Buddhism. We meet for: Service: On Sundays at the International Buddhist Progressive Society (their address listed below) from 10:30am - 12. Free but must RSVP! Meditation: Every other Tues from 7:30 - 9:00pm for Meditation Classes at IBPS conducted by Venerable Miaotsan, a graduate of Fo Guang Shan Meditation School with more than 15 years experience. Must RSVP! ALL Suggestions are …
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… John's primary Eastern influences include Zen, Vedanta, and Yoga Sutras. His experience as a therapist and counselor offers clients the chance to develop greater clarity, connection, and insight into their perceived problems, leading to resolution and transformation. John's Blog - pureabidance.blogspot.com
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