The purpose of this group is to come together to watch pre-recorded broadcasts of John de Ruiter's meetings, to discuss the teachings and individual experiences, and to develop an audience base to attend meetings with John in Vancouver. Anyone who has searched for meaning and purpose in life will greatly benefit from joining this group. John de Ruiter is a Canadian-born teacher and pioneer of integrated philosophy who lives in and answers questions from a profound depth. It is from this depth of …

Yoga is about living life more fully. Jana Yoga is often translated as the "path of knowledge" and reading books is one way of practicing it (Yes, conscious living is actually quite simple). We'll be meeting once a month and we'll be reading everything from old texts related to Yoga and Yoga philosophy, Meditation, and self-help. We're not Sanskrit scholars (although if you are, please join and share your knowledge), we're modern, sociable urban seekers trying to make sense of it all and new fri …

The goals of building a local community of Objectivism is to: - Share Objectivism learning material, books and magazines. - Apply Objectivism to interpret current and historical events. - Learn the essences of other philosophies. - Discuss Objectivism critiques. Non-objectivists are also welcome to debate.

Meet other local atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, freethinkers, infidels, heathens and pastafarians. Gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies, and make new friends. Thmeetup group is hosted by the Centre for Inquiry Vancouver (www.cficanada.ca/vancouver). This meetup will provide an opportunity for topical discussions of religion, ethics and philosophy from a non-theistic perspective. Consider getting involved in CFI Vancouver by becoming a member and/or volunteering. CFI Vancouver host …

… Topics: Personal development and self improvement, physical fitness and personal health, philosophy, art and culture, spirituality and higher states of awareness, intimacy and personal relationships, financial improvement and goal setting. This group is about you. What do you most want out of life? What is most important to you? What aspect of your life do you most want to improve? You can transform your life, easier than you know. This is the only life you're given. Play it to win. You are welc …

  This meet up group is designed to explore the model of NVC Nonviolent Communication, developed by Dr Marshall Rosenberg from his book "A Language of Life." These weekly group meetings allow for people to pursue communication in a practical hands on way. The organizer, Kevin Oppelt facilitates an understanding and practice of Rosenberg's philosophy that includes sharing experiences, exercises, demonstrations and role play. These meetings empower people to uncover the heart of the matter and lea …

This group is about the non-dogmatic exploration and pursuit of true spirituality. It's about getting back to the things that really matter in life as opposed to the materialistic, egocentric approach that is so common and creates such an imbalance in the world and in ourselves. Rather than focus heavily on broad and diversionary topics such as politics, metaphysics, philosophy, and ritualistic practices, we will discuss things like why were here, God, the soul, the afterlife, unity of manki …

We created Script to Screen Mastermind to bring together individuals interested in video production in a friendly and constructive environment. Our topics of discussion range through all stages of production from scriptwriting to how to get your project into festivals.  You will learn some useful tips from our guest speakers and other members of this mastermind to utilize in your own projects. This is a group with the philosophy to give back. We'll discuss, analyze and practice and tools of the …

We operate a Mastermind Organization and run multiple Mastermind Groups throughout the Country. We focus on Business Operations Development Internet Marketing & Marketing in General, Real Estate, Investing & Personal Wealth Building Strategies, as well as general topics that span all others, including Personal Accountability, Success Philosophy, Sales & Networking and other principles common to all practices of Growth and Achievement.

… The Board supports the philosophy of less government involvement in the business sector and believes that governments should not do what can be done in whole or in part by the private sector. Membership in The Board of Trade offers an extensive number of resources and services and puts you in touch with a network of more than 5,800 business contacts. Plus... members are automatically members of World Trade Centre Vancouver.

We get together to read books and discuss political issues. The Blog The Libertarian Book Club blog is updated on a regular basis. The blog will give you an idea of the topics we discuss as well as the books we read. Topics Drug legalisation Non-interventionism Money, banking and Austrian economics Freedom of speech Gun rights Civil disobedience Books For a New Liberty by Murray Rothbard  Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt  Shakedown by Ezra Levant  The Ethics of Money Production by Jör …

The purpose of the group is for fans of roleplaying games in Vancouver to find each other. Our goal is to help people enjoy their favourite fantasy universes, worlds and campaigns, discuss games, rules, mechanics or stories, discover and learn about new RP games and systems, collaborate on creating their own campaigns or just kick back and talk about physics, sci-fi, philosophy, or anything else that offers a fresh look on reality itself. This group is intended for both veterans and beginners a …

This group is for people new to bhakti yoga and for those who have been on the path for many years. All levels of interested people are welcomed and for the most part we are simply interested in sharing a beautiful space for seva, kirtan and spiritual discussion.

This group is meant to fill the gap of wanting to be spiritual without being religious. We will explore spirituality in a practical way as part of the human journey of self-discovery and actualization. Come with your coffee/tea, journal and pen, as we have some discussion on various topics and then move on to do some exercises and practices that can be added to our own spiritual tool kits for nurturing our souls. The philosophy advocated here is for everyone to be empowered to be their own guru, …

We exist to illuminate the depth of the yogic path to lasting happiness. Our group provides comprehensive and heart centered music, meditation, philosophy, and yoga programs rich in ancient wisdom. This group is for those that want to focus on how to achieve the ultimate goal of yoga: a life of love, wisdom, authenticity, fulfillment and purpose. To find the yogic path as a lifestyle; a complete, daily practice that helps you step into your ultimate self, while honoring your every-day self, and …

"Master your mind, rather than being mastered by it." Zen Proverb Reach and network with like minded individuals, couples, organizations and businesses to harvest the infinite possibilities and resources of your individual, the collective and Universal Mind. Learn and share mindfulness based communication, living and business skills to decrease stress, anxiety, depression, emotional or phisical distress, dis-ease, inner and interpersonal conflict. Incorporate mindfulness and conscious awarene …