Social Philosophizers is a social club for those who desire intellectual stimulation as a social enhancer.  It is a club for both singles and non singles, and for anyone who finds intellectual mingling to be one of the best forms of social mingling. The club offers a variety of interesting venues to achieve its mission: Creative conversational formats Philosophical films shown in private function rooms or private homes accompanying lunch or dinner Discussions on works in literature and philosop …

The great philosopher Socrates took Philosophy out of the realms of the elite-few and into the streets where, by promoting a method of inquiry among individuals, he challenged them to examine their own beliefs. Thus ensued an unraveling process for the individual, away from the world of appearances, towards Truth. Inspired by Socrates and in celebration of World Philosophy Day, a bunch of us Lovers of Wisdom created Philo-café. We aspire to conduct a similar Socratic dialogue, to bring together …

This site used to be Boxing Arts, but has been broadened to include other arts which men have always pursued: Boxing, Hunting, Building and so on. Philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) probably said it best in the quote above .. repeated again: "Every man is warrior, hunter, fisherman, tool-maker, builder … " -  First Principles (1862) Every man should be, anyway. : : : "The society which scorns excellence in plumbing as a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because it i …

The Sequitoria: The Synthesis of Culture and Nature ... ... and the only hope for this planet. The relationship between humankind and the natural world has been fractured. In some places, there is no relationship in evidence at all. Every problem facing mankind*: from inter-personal conflict to international conflict; from social isolation to economic inequality to climate change; from social justice issues to environmental challenges - all have been exacerbated by this growing bifurcation. T …

This group was created because I feel that we need more open-ended discussion groups that allow us to develop community and meet other freethinkers whose thinking is focused on science, philosophy, art, politics, innovative social thinking, agnosticism, atheism, humanism, current events, culture, intellectualism and community development. This group does not espouse anti-religion or anti-cultural movements, nor support a particular political or social platform. All thinkers of all social, politi …

PURPOSE: Share our spirituality and spiritual experience(s), discuss our paths and investigate the ideas and techniques of all (worthwhile) spiritualities and philosophies. Everyone has a spark of God/ the Source/ One etc (whatever finite word we want to call It) in them, to the extent they don’t loose or "sell" their soul.  If we listen to this Spark, it will lead us on our own unique, individual, wonderful and magical path back to the Source. The focus of this meetup is to share our paths, h …

This is a newly formed teaching chapter of the Science of Mind Principles founded by Dr. Ernest Holmes. Mission Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a gathering place where heightened consciousness, expanded knowledge, and personal enlightment are revealed through guiding, inspiring, and teaching the Principles and Practices of the Science of Mind philosophy. Vision Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a warm, safe, diverse, …

Welcome to Food for Thought. We're a dining and discussion group that meets regularly for dinner and interesting in-depth conversation. The group was started to bring together intelligent people who like dining together and having the kinds of discussions they don't get enough of elsewhere. Our dinners are held at low key restaurants that have good food and facilitate good group communication. In addition, we may also go to movies, lectures, or other events that engender thoughtful discussion at …

This group is mainly to read and understand the meaning of Vedic Philosophy to lead a calmer life, try to know the purpose of life, to recognize and appreciate every other life on earth. Believes in one humanity in the universe..

The Humanist Community at Harvard The Humanist Community at Harvard (HCH) is dedicated to building, educating, and nurturing a diverse community of Humanists, atheists, agnostics, and the nonreligious at Harvard and beyond. HCH serves undergraduate and graduate student communities; in addition, Harvard faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public are welcome and encouraged to participate and join in our activities. In recent years, thousands of members of the Harvard and greater Cambridge/B …

The Boston network of EnlightenNext is a committed group of individuals who are dedicated to changing the cultural conversation about the purpose and significance of spiritual enlightenment in our time. At the heart of EnlightenNext Boston is the teaching of Evolutionary Enlightenment. Developed by Andrew Cohen, an internationally respected spiritual teacher and cultural visionary, it is a spiritual philosophy that brings the timeless depth of enlightened wisdom into the twenty-first century and …

We pick up trash in Boston. We put up fliers to discourage littering and encourage responsibility in neighborhoods. We believe there is an energy that litter gives off in neighborhoods that can affect human behavior. I live by a philosophy that when people see good acts they are more likely to act good. I hope that this group be it myself and hopefully others will pick up litter on every street in Boston at least once. It is important to cultivate happiness and doing something bigger than yourse …

Recent advances in neuroscience and neurotechnology are propelling man-machine interfacing into a new era in which machines such as computers and prostethic limbs are more directly and tightly coupled to our brain's neural activity. Examples of these advances include: mice whose brains have been altered using optogenetics learn and unlearn on command; a monkey who controls an artificial arm and feeds himself via a brain-machie interface; scientists who can render an image imagined or dreamed of …

This is a newly formed group ( February 2013) for Women 50+ that are single, divorced or single with grown children in the Metro West area who are interested in socializing, having fun , making new friends and meeting new people. Let's get together for varied social activities such as dining out, movies, theater, live concerts, weekend day trips, museums, casino, happy hour , coffee, beach days etc. Looking forward to enjoying these events with everybody who is interested. If you have been accep …

“The Path of Purification” (Visuddhimagga) is regarded as the most detailed manual for meditators. It systematically summarizes and interprets the teaching of the Buddha and the meditation methods contained in the Pali Tipitaka. The manual comprises the Buddhist essential Threefold Training in discipline, meditation and wisdom. The teacher and meditation instructor of this study, Venerable Dhammadipa (Fa Yao), presently the abbot of Chuang Yen Monastery, has been ordained as a Buddhist monk sinc …

A vegan meetup is where vegans (whatever their PHILOSOPHY about being vegan) and vegan-oriented persons (NOT "tire-kickers" who come "to gawk at the vegans") with similar interests get together and hang out.  If you TWEET, we instantly become a TWEETUP. Because of our array of motives, some focus more on diet alone, while others are concerned with an integrated world-and-life view.  We're a diverse lot, so we'll meet LOTS of folks whose interests are somewhat different from our own, but who shar …

This is a group for people who have some background in integral theory and Ken Wilber's philosophy in particular.

Do you enjoy Skiing, Snowboarding, Hiking, Kayaking and making new friends? The Wedeln Ski and Outdoors club offers an all season ski house for its members. We are a not for profit organization, organized for and run by our members. Our philosophy has always been about having fun and meeting new people!  we started as a ski club but we  now enjoy many outdoor activities. Current members reside in metro-Boston and enjoy events in the Boston area or weekends up North in the Mt. Washington area of …

This is a group for anyone interested in Austrian Economics. All levels of understanding are welcome, from those who know the in's and out's of this school of thought to those who have no understanding but are interested in learning more. Let's get together to discuss ideas, thoughts, authors, books, etc. Education of our community is also an important aspect of this group. We should promote our ideas and inform others so that this school of thought(and our meetup group) can grow. We can also ho …

The Vocal Revolution at vocalrevolution.org (formerly Sounds of Concord) is one of New England's top performing men's a cappella choruses that loves to perform for the love of music. Chartered in the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS), Vocal Revolution (VR for short) has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years, most recently as one of New England's top-ranked male vocal ensembles, specifically the 2012 Northeastern District (NED) Chorus Champion of the BHS. Our singing is primarily in the ba …

Do you know the Rosicrucians? They believe the key to a more peaceful life is within you (www.rosicrucian.org). The Rosicrucians are a worldwide community of Seekers who study and practice the metaphysical laws governing the universe. Rosicrucian study topics such as philosophy, mysticism, alchemy, healing, kabbalah, natural laws, Ancient Egypt, ancient history, aura, hermtism, etc... In the Boston area we hold Public Meditation called "Concil of Solace" at 7:00 PM every Friday night and we also …

Whole & Natural Foods Cooking Co-Op & Support Group This group is for people who have discovered the value of whole and natural foods in their lives and want to support each other to eat in way that is healthy, nurtures the body and the earth, and tastes good! How can we have more community, joy, efficiency, health, and fun regarding cooking and eating? My intention is that this group will create community in cooking, happiness through meeting with others, an understanding of food and cooki …

Telugu speaker in the Boston area? Come hang out and let's talk about silly things, or philosophy or poetry, and most definitely food.

Although this Meetup Group was founded in 2012, the class began in January 2000 and for most of its history has met twice per week. Our 1,000th class was on 10 March 2011. We get naked. We practice yoga. We don't care if you are young or old, straight or gay, black or white, sculpted or sagging. We welcome students of all levels, including beginners. We take pride in our respectful, supportive, and friendly but non-cruisy atmosphere. We are refreshingly free of "attitude". Class duration is 90 …

The Concord Area Humanists are a casual and inclusive collection of Humanists and secularists of all types from the Concord area in Massachusetts. We meet several times a month to discuss topics related to Humanism. Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without supernaturalism, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. You can learn more about us at our main website: Concord Area Humanists

The Greater Boston Zen Center, located in Cambridge, offers an extensive schedule of Zen Buddhist meditation practice and periodic Zen meditation retreats. The Center also offers meditation classes. The Greater Boston Zen Center is an affiliate of Boundless Way Zen. We offer one-day meditation retreats at our location in Cambridge, and multi-day meditation retreats at the Boundless Way Zen temple in Worcester, MA. Classes in various topics in Zen and Buddhism are also offered. We also have a sis …

This group is for those interested in multidisciplinary networking and collaboration. Taking inspiration from The Medici Effect, The Renaissance, and even such creative collaborations as Burning Man...How can the intersection of technology, science, arts, culture, business, philosophy, etc., amplify innovation and create new ways of thinking, behaving, expressing and living? This group will meet to network, discuss and brainstorm ideas, projects and possibilities. Frans Johansson’s The Medici E …