Freethinkers are those that have the courage to question commonly held beliefs. Whether you call yourself a believer, non-believer, atheist, agnostic, philosopher, scientist, artist, seeker, or scholar you are welcome to join us. We hold monthly talks on a variety of topics including philosophy, belief, religion, history, science, psychology, literature, culture, the arts, and personal relationships. In addition, we participate in activities together such as hikes, movie nights, lectures, sci …

A forum for philosophers, lovers of knowledge, critical thinkers, rhetoricians, truth seekers and otherwise who love to discuss, debate and engage in dialogue and discourse. Others don't know what you know - so be patient. You don't know what others know - so be humble.

This is a group for people of different faiths or no faith at all who like to ask questions and enjoy courteous and vigorous discussion about life in a casual setting. Each meeting will take place at a local cafe, last one hour, and feature one question big enough to inspire wonder but practical enough to help us examine our lives. Our goal is to provide questions that help us examine views different from our own with civility and empathy. No background in philosophy is required to join.

Mikkyo Zen Institute is a disciplinary focused educational institute which teaches techniques to resolve one’s life issues. Programs are based on Mikkyo Philosophy, a philosophy which was established thousands of years ago. Presently, we are the only institute in the US that emphasizes a non-religious approach. With a hands on approach and through his spiritual uniqueness, Master Eimei Kawakami,  has been practicing and facilitating for over 47 years the techniques in the resolution of one’s lif …

… While I don't agree with everything Chris Langan's CTMU paper says, there are some basic concepts of philosophy  that we agree on and most people do not agree with. The "global telepathy network" will be an implementation of "telic feedback" powered by the patterns of electricity in our brains interacting with metaphysical things in a quantum/multiverse way, viewing the universe as a set of possible states it could be in and doing wave-interference between such states of the universe. Read Chris …

This group is a safe venue for parents and children who embrace a Unitarian Universalist philosophy to connect. The group was formed by parents in the First Unitarian Church of San Jose (http://sanjoseuu.org) who wanted an easy way to get to know like-minded parents. The philosophy of the church, and the Unitarians of this group, is love. Parents belonging to this group have many different lifestyles and beliefs, but we are united in our commitment to acceptance of each other and our children. Y …

… We can explore religion, philosophy, psychology, God, love, peace, joy, happiness, humility, wisdom, and whatever else comes to mind. Also, when a true spiritual Master organizes a satsang or meditation in the Bay Area, we will do our best to announce it to our members. Each person is drawn to different energies, personalities, teachers, and practices, so we will do our best to present a wide variety of events.  You are welcome to join this group if you: --want to make spiritual friends --know t …

Welcome to San Jose I Liq Chuan practice group. The training is intended 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 sounds around you, your breathing, your v …

(GGBC) is the Silicon Valley center affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, FPMT, hosting events in the San Jose, Santa Clara County area. We are Tibetan Buddhists in the Gelug lineage. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual inspiration for our organization and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche is the spiritual director. GGBC conducts on-going courses in Buddhist philosophy and practice. We also host special events with authentic teachers in our tradition, i …

Transform and purify the mind and body through Buddhist methods. We are a group of Chinese who study in the Mahayana (Xian Zong) and Vajrayana (Mi Zong) traditions of Buddhism. Through the study of Buddhist philosophy, meditation and practices, we learn how to generate the Dharma nectar in our minds and apply Buddhist study to our lives. “Accumulate virtuous causes and eradicate non-virtuous causes in our mind; this is the study of Buddhism.” With a pure mind you can transform yourself to bec …

… We have on-going weekly teachings & 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 …

… Group objectives Refine investment philosophy and principles, and the concepts of value/growth stocks Share perspectives on favorite publicly traded stocks on U.S stock exchanges, and insight learned from investment research sources (e.g., S&P rating, Morningstar rating, VL ranking, etc.) Recommend books, articles, blogs, and other Web sites to read for investment education Important notes about this group: Members of this group associate voluntarily and are responsible for …

Meet others who share an interest in the radical parenting and educational philosophy that treats children like human beings.

… Keeping the philosophy consistent throughout the group, we are comprised of all types of health enthusiasts and professionals of all studies ready to give you advice, tips, educate and inspire.  Although, as we continue to grow we ask our members to reach out to us & share their expertise in any aspect whatsoever.  Whether you're a creative guru, a motivational speaker, or a "make the world a better place" type of individual we need your help in helping us grow!  (Message: Team Can I Be if you …

Ever felt frustrated after a truly great film 'cuz you couldn't mull it over with a like-minded friend?? We sure have!! Now you can meet with an eclectic and easy-going group of film fans, to share some great food, drink and interesting opinions about the film. We love movies that bring us to new places in our hearts and open our minds to different philosophies and ways of life. Some of the films we've seen: Another Year, The Fall, 4 Months 3 weeks and 2 days, Vicky Christina Barcelona, Burn aft …

We are a group of students and professionals in the Bay Area, interested in exploring Gurbani and improving our lives for the better. {Typically every friday night 7:30 pm. Yes this is our idea of a night life ... btw some of the hang outs blend into movie nights. Though that is not the norm.} The best part about the weekly meetups is the awesome food the host prepares ( and yes one of the turns will be you too. Join at your own risk :) ) BTW in order to join all u need to bring is an attitude o …