Poetry, short stories, plays, novels, history, philosophy, science, not necessarily in that order, classics that are worthy of discussion, current and past, western and non-western, these are the works we discuss. The discussion is what is most important. We discuss these works to enlarge our understanding of the ideas that shape our culture and gain a deeper appreciation for what it means to be human.

… If you're in your twenties and grappling with similar issues, or are generally interested in fun conversations about psychology and philosophy, let's grab some beers and talk about the tough questions! There are multiple directions that this group can go: we can read relevant books or articles, meet to discuss particular topics at a high level, etc. If you have any topics or issues you'd like to discuss specifically, let me know :)

Welcome to Morehouse (Operated More University 1977-1997) "Fun is the goal; love is the way."  —Victor Baranco   Inspired by its founder, Dr. Victor Baranco, and now by his widow, Dr. Cynthia Baranco, Morehouse has been a successful group living experiment for over 40 years. The cornerstone of our philosophy and life-style is the concept of perfection. Our working premise is that people and situations are right the way they are and include the potential for change. Our research, started by Vic …

Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, the Law of Attraction Centre is perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre, first established in London, UK in 2003, is the largest and most talked about Law of Attracti …

… Values & Philosophy  The Wine, Spirit & Soul Network (WSSN) is governed by a system of values that distinguishes us from other networking organizations, as well as epitomizes the standard to which we hold ourselves and those we serve.  We refer to these values as the B.A.L.A.N.C.E. philosophy.  These seven core values are:  Beauty:  Consistently making visible to ourselves and others the best and most endearing qualities we possess Artistry:  Leveraging capability and personalizing our work by f …

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 p …

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most comprehensive and practical scriptures on yoga philosophy. It explains the various aspects of yoga philosophy, giving us tools and encouragement to boldly face the inner and outer battles of life. A group for those interested in studying the Bhagavad Gita, hosting study groups and so on. If you host groups in your area of the SF Bay, please feel free to suggest meet-ups and I will change your status to organizer. Karl Erb offers occasional 6 week courses in B …

Do you want to feel good and improve the quality of your life, meeting likeminded people in the process? Do you enjoy reading books about Mind, Body and Spirit? Would you like to empower yourself with a proven, practical approach to life? Whether you're a beginner or have more experience with the Law of Attraction philosophy, the Law of Attraction Centre is perfect for you. The Law of Attraction Centre, first established in London, UK in 2003, is the largest and most talked about Law of Attracti …

We are a small active homeschooling support group mainly having activities in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and the neighboring cities. Our activities are geared for elementary age children. Our homeschooling philosophies include, but are not limited to:Classical, Charlotte Mason, and Eclectic Methods.   We hope to attract like-minded friends to support each other through events such as public speaking, craft/movie night, mini science fair, co-op classes, field trips and parents discu …

Home of Sufi and Charles, between the two Concord Bart stations. RSVP and call for address. Suggested donation is $5 no one turned away for lack of funds. The purpose of this group is to study and practice principles of Law of Attraction. Such as the movie "The Secret", Esther and Jerry Hicks, Lynn Graborn and any other author on this subject. From time to time we watch the original Oprah show. Whatever we find that's enjoyable and works for everyone. Law of Attraction has been talked about for …

… What Fitness Sounds Like Programs, although unique at each venue are guided by a common philosophy.  These are some of the concepts that guide those of us who help develop these programs: There are many answers and possibilities, not just one. Fitness is developing our wholeness of body, mind and personality, no matter what our age, skill, strength and mobility is.  What we do with what we have can bring happiness to ourselves and others. Fitness includes self-expression through the movemen …

Our Meetup group was created for the purpose of organizing a group of individuals who are interested in sharing ideas and philosophies regarding stock market trading and investing. Our group meets on a monthly basis and there is no cost to attend.

A group for Bay Area scholars to meet, share their ideas, discuss their research, and provide mutual support. We hope to support scholars in publishing their own e-journals and e-books. While we primarily aim to help those with degrees in the humanities, anyone who is interested in the humanities is welcome as long as their contributions are sufficiently scholarly.

We are a community of Jews committed to the healing, repair and transformation of our world, the Jewish community, Israel, and our own inner selves. We are part of an emerging movement of Jewish Renewal that is seeking to return to the deepest sources of Jewish spirituality. We sometimes describe ourselves as neo-Hasidic: "Hasidic" because we believe that serving God is not only a matter of the head but of the heart, "neo" because we are committed to equality of the sexes, welcoming to gays and …

Today we're inundated with junk science from infomercials, politicians, television and radio shows. Remember when you loved science and you knew what it was? Or maybe science has left you in the dust since you finished school. Whatever the case may be, please join us and renew your relationship with science. This group is dedicated to the principals of the Science Cafe movement. Its purpose is to expose everyone to interesting new science, to get those burning questions answered, and to bring …

… The UCC’s “God is Still Speaking” campaign seeks to promote messages of unconditional welcome and inclusion, illustrating UCC’s philosophy: “No matter who you are, no matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome at a United Church of Christ congregation.” To learn more about the UCC, please go to http://www.ucc.org. The UCC website offers a wealth of information about our denomination, including videos and podcasts. We invite you to explore, to learn, and most importantly, to join …