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Even though the theory of evolution has been around the last 150 years, within the last few decades it has re-emerged as the framework in which to evaluate the sciences and philosophy. The purpose of this group is to explore the hard and soft sciences as well as philosophy with respect to evolution's influence on those topics. My intent is to cover one topic per meetup with some potential topics being Fundamentals of Evolution, Philosophy of Mind and Evolution, Evolutionary Biology, Evolutionar …

This is a book club for anyone interested in Buddhism and/or philosophy of life. We will be reading and discussing books such as The Living Buddha, Buddhism the First Millenium, Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and death etc...Daisaku Ikeda is a Buddhist leader, peacebuilder, a prolific writer, poet, educator and founder of a number of cultural, educational and peace research institutions around the world. As third president of the Soka Gakkai (value-creating society) and founder of the Soka Gak …

Hi Everyone! I started this meetup because there are so many books I want to read, and I think that discussing them with others will make it more fun, challenging, and fulfilling. My academic background is in Philosophy and Anthropology . . . but there is so much more to discover! This is a meetup for people who love learning and thinking about the world around them: sociology, history, philosophy, evolution, primatology, cognitive science, cultural studies, biographies, political science, curre …

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ETHICS & PHILOSOPHY are the topics at this friendly, five-year old group. In a circle, we discuss the question we voted on by email. If you love a good, impassioned yet respectful and rational conversation with like-minded people, join us!

… Buddha's CORE Philosophy is that... "The most common attachment-mistake in creating one's own personal Suffering - - is to keep taking the Impermanent for Permanent." Why are you so unhappy ? Because 99.9 per cent of everything you think, and of everything you do, is ultimately about yourSelf – and there isn't one.            ~ Wei Wu Wei Meditation helps to keep us from so identifying with our own self-fabricated 'movies' of the mind." ~ Joan Borysenko, M.D. __________________ …

… We have teachings and meditation/ study groups that provide practitioners with an opportunity to not only learn Buddhist philosophy, helping us to better understand the interplay of cause and effect (the law of karma) and help us to contemplate and look at ways to change ourselves. As well as learn Buddhist meditation practices that help us to increase & stabilize key virtues (charity, ethical discipline, patience, diligence, meditative concentration, and wisdom) within us, and give us a first-h …

Humanism is: "An appeal to reason in contrast to revelation or religious authority as a means of finding out about the natural world and destiny of man, and also giving a grounding for morality. Humanist ethics is also distinguished by placing the end of moral action in the welfare of humanity rather than in fulfilling the will of God." - Oxford Companion to Philosophy Humanists, atheists, Brights, freethinkers - As secularists, we celebrate the virtues of rational thought, morality deriv …

Mahasukha Center serves as the home of the Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles (ACI-LA). ACI-LA is a charitable, non-profit organization that offers the authentic yoga, meditation and philosophy teachings of the Dalai Lama’s lineage of Tibetan Buddhism for the modern lifestyle of the West. Please join our meetup to stay connected and be informed of our events.

Welcome! Novice philosophers are encouraged to join as participation is not required. Topics of interest will be vast, including but not limited to, existence, knowledge, aesthetics, science, metaphysics, and logic. These and many other topics will be explored through analysis of literature, film, and scientific discovery.

Inspired by Christopher Phillips' books, scores of people are meeting for these modern version of Socratic dialogue. These are intended to be group conversations which often move in a spiral, touching on topics in ways that may not be obvious at first. Our purpose is to bring back thoughtful dialogue in counterpoint to the shouting pundits of so-called debate on TV and radio. One need not be an academic or expert. We seek diversity of thought from people from all walks of life. ALL ARE WELCOME. …

In my work as a clergyman, I find myself going back to the great philosophers constantly -- the Greeks -- e.g., Plato, Aristotle, the Romans -- e.g. Cicero, Marcus Aurelius. It occurs to me there may be others in the area who would like to read, study and discuss the foundations of the Western mind, and who don't want to drive in to the excellent sounding groups in Santa Monica. We meet monthly in my living room in Sherman Oaks. No formal background necessary.  While your don't have to do the re …

This is a group that meets once a month to discuss the history, philosophy, and practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We will have guest speakers, practical hands-on demonstrations, and Q&A's to dive more deeply into what Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has to offer to the world of martial arts, MMA, and personal growth. We will also look at what other martial arts philosophies have to offer Jiu Jitsu. This is for anyone, any age, who is interested in learning more about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - whether you have ne …

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 …

All are invited! Whether you have a meditation practice or simply desire to have one, regardless of tradition or experience, LET US BE TOGETHER. Join us for a twenty-minute Group Meditation followed by refreshments and discussion. Why you should come (and bring friends): * Gathering together to meditate increases our transformation exponentially. * You meet like-minded people. * Help create a sacred space in our community. * Coming Together is a powerful force for individual and World peace. Ref …