Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. This is a group for people in the greater Philadelphia area who are interested in Thelema, magick, or the writings of Aleister Crowley. Thelema as a religion, philosophy or way of life is based on Liber AL vel Legis, otherwise known as The Book of the Law, along with other texts considered holy by Thelemites. Liber AL vel Legis was received by the prophet Aleister Crowley, on April 8th, 9th and 10th, 1904. However, each Thelemite is encouraged to …

Those were the movies.  This is for Real! Belief in a Universal Force, be it Energy, Chi, Ki, Prana, or the Force is more than just a fictional concept. The ways of the Jedi are ancient and fundamental. Its wisdom has always been there for those who sought it. The Maryland/Virginia Jedi Chapter is not a role-playing group, nor is it a Star Wars fan group, although many of us are fans. This group is designed to bring together people who follow and practice the principles of the Jedi path in real …

At this time, we've merged with the Society and Social Development Meetup group, which is about any aspect of society and social development, where social development can include any aspect of social progress, including community development, technological development, artistic development, ethical development, futurism, social evolution, development and cultural diversity, relevant fiction or science fiction about social development, etc. That can include viewing society and social development …

Lunch and socializing, with informal presentations and discussions on various subjects related to human values, such as: aspects of society; the arts; social science; current events; nature and evolution; history; science and technology; ethics; futurism; philosophy; etc.

Are you interested in living an ADVENTUROUS LIFE? All areas of our human experience can be viewed as an adventure if we CHOOSE to see and live it as such.  When we approach LIFE with an inquisitive, open mind, we create space and a new perspective to see opportunities that did not previously exist.... to create a more exhilarating life. Join us for events, workshops, retreats and discussions around possible topics as Life Purpose and Tuning into Your Inner Guidance System Self-Empowerment, Auth …

Are you the sort of person who naturally asks a lot of questions? Even in your own head, and even about seemingly "obvious" stuff? Do you find yourself brimming with ideas that you'd like to discuss, but can't find anyone around to discuss them with? Are you also interested in understanding the viewpoints of others? If you answer "yes" to most of those questions, then this is the perfect group for you! Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of age, race, nationality, orientation, religious pra …

This group is a special interest group of the Washington Area Secular Humanists for people in the Harford County area. We are interested in freethought, skepticism about religious and supernatural claims, discussion of current events, and philosophy and ethics.

This is just not another tiresome meetup book club that follows some predictable path well trod by about a million other meetup groups. First, we aim to energize your reading life by presenting a rich menu of unexpected offerings rather than a boring genre-specific diet. We will read delightful fables, profound novels about every aspect of the human condition, comedies, plays, thoughtful (but accessible) works of philosophy, as well as a variety of serious political, social and cultural medita …

The Wholistic Living Social Network is a subset of http://www.wholisticlivingguide.com.  This Meetup was created as a fun, social venue to promote connections between anyone seeking a holistic lifestyle.  Together our intention is to build a caring, supportive, holistic community. Meetups include: social events, networking meetings for local holistic providers, and Wholistic Living Guide sponsored events. To learn more about our holistic provider directory and see a complete listing of all even …

Don't believe in God? You are not alone! Lancaster Freethought Society It is an exciting time to be a nonbeliever in the U.S. There are more people coming to reason in this country than at any other time in the past. Membership in atheist organizations is growing steadily and more people are standing up for their rights to be free from religion. The formation of the LFS is in response to the desire of Lancaster area free thinkers to become a part of this growing movement. Whether you want to p …

Our Philosophy The philosophy of this organization is built upon the idea of "Givers Gain®": By giving business to others, you will get business in return. This is predicated on the age-old idea of "What goes around, comes around." Our Mission The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional "word-of-mouth" program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. Belonging to BN …

The Maryland Masonic Research Society (MMRS) was founded in 1979 by Elwood E.Cook and others, with the mission and motto of “Masonic Enlightenment through Research”. The Maryland Masonic Research Society is not a Lodge, and while it is hoped that all members will pursue the Craft, membership and officership are open to all who have an interest in Freemasonry. Lodges, libraries, and other organizations may become institutional members. MMRS meets at least four times a year at various locations t …

Welcome! The Annapolis Young Women Food, Wine and Fun group is for us young ladies who are interested in meeting other fun, friendly 20 to 30-something year olds in the Annapolis area. Whether or not you are new to the area, looking to expand your circle of friends, or are looking for a new experience I think this group is for you! I created this group with the intention to give others like myself who are no longer in college, possibly a transplant, or just have a hard time making new friends th …

Join this group if you love or are interested in discussing our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and are sick of politics as usual. This group will provide the opportunity for discussing current events and political issues from a classical liberal / paleoconservative / constitutionalist / libertarian point of view, and to support local and national political candidates who hold those views. This meetup will also serve as a venue for Ron Paul supporters from all political backgrounds to organize …

What is Ascension Networking? Ascension Networking is a structured Business Professionals Group that's main focus is on educating it's members on effective networking skills, strategies, and philosophy. The focus of our groups are to be a catalyst for increasing referrals in all of your networking activities. The way we do this is through a structured 52 week course that bring you through the skills, strategies, and philosophies necessary to develop relationships and endless referrals. The purp …

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings and the 2nd and 4th Sunday evenings at 7pm at 2-B Oakway Road, Timonium, MD 21093. We also meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at noon at One Wisdom Fellowship, 500 E. 39th Street , At the corner of Greenmount Ave. (York Rd.) and 39th St. Baltimore, MD 21218 . Please determine if you can commit to attending any of these sittings before you join the group. Join the Insight Meditation group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreInsightMeditation …

Dear Guest, Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. This group is for people interested in Thelema, initiation, ceremonial magick, fraternity, and other esoteric and occult pursuits, including the works of Aleister Crowley (1875 - 1947). We hold events around the greater Maryland, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia metropolitan area. This meetup is organized by William Blake Lodge, the MD/DC/NoVA branch of Ordo Templi Orientis (the Order of Oriental Templars or O.T.O.). O.T.O. is ecl …

ABOUT THE 5RHYTHMS® Created by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide, 5Rhythms® is a philosophy, perspective, performance art and a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principle that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. Movement is both the medicine and the metaphor, reaching across all languages, cultures and age groups to transform suffering into art, art into awareness, and awareness into action. Wherever the 5Rhythms are practiced, a community is bor …

WELCOME!  Our MISSION is to share information about HEALTH & WELLNESS in a comfortable, caring and light-hearted environment. We are a dynamic group and each of us has something different and special to offer, whether it is leading a workshop or participating in our group discussions.  Expect to learn a lot and have an enjoyable evening! The BALTIMORE HEALTH & WELLNESS (H&W) MEETUP is open to anyone who has an interest in taking care of their own health, learning "how to", or helping others achi …

This group started in 1997 becasue we wanted to explore and learn about Kadampa Buddism and meditation and open this up for others. Since then we've grown into an active community.  We are a diverse group of people all seeking to bring greater peace and happiness into daily life.  We welcome everyone to join no matter your beliefs, background, or culture.

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and we believe in the "Givers Gain" philosophy. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We are a dynamic, fun and growing BNI Chapter and we invite you to come and check us out. We meet from 7:30 - 9:00 am every Thursday so you know we are dedicated and serious about building and growing our businesses. The first meeting is on us but you need to sign up. We want to make su …

This group is a place to come and share work related issues with other Child Care Professionals.  The groups goal is to assist other providers in the areas of Marketing, Internet Marketing, & Program Creativity. It is our intention to offer providers assistance and resources in locating African American Children's Literature.  For it is the philosophy of the group that African American Children will develop a stronger sense of self-acceptance through the access of materials that create a positiv …

Relevant Reflections is a discussion group which meets in Annapolis, MD. This meetup is about exploring meaningful topics which are relevant to our daily lives.  We discuss a variety of interesting subjects, such as: current events, culture, faith, history, ethics, and politics.   And we discuss how these matters relate to the things which define us as people: our values, beliefs, customs, and so on. Everyone is welcome.  Come to share different perspectives, learn new things, and enjoy good com …

Do you like to discuss issues of concern to you and others, whether they be moral issues, social issues, current events, or a combination of all three? I would like to begin a 'Socrates Cafe'. Ideally, this group will be people from 18 through 100 who want to get together and talk. We would generally follow the book by Christopher Phillips. We will about once a month.

This is a group for anyone interested in tai chi (taiji), qigong (chi kung), yiquan standing meditation, classic Chinese philosophy and related arts.Our mutual interest in these arts will provide, through this group, a way to learn, practice, socialize, and have fun together. Tai chi is a wonderful health exercise, moving meditation, and martial art. Qigong also works with the development of qi for health and wellness. This Group was founded by members of Baltimore Tai Chi, (www.baltimoretaichi. …

We created a sacred space where you can learn and share your wisdom about spiritual and philosophical matters, as well as meet supportive, like-minded people. We accept all modalities and cover many spiritual topics including, but not limited to, unconditional love, enlightenment, meditation, psychic abilities, reiki, spirits and guides, shamanism, wilderness and urban survival skills, holistic health, philosophy, math and the sciences, and happiness. We also provide classes on these topics and …

This group is a book club of sorts. We gather for great conversation based on the philosophy presented in the "Ringing Cedars" Series written by Vladimir Megre. More to come . . .

This is a group that will discuss philosophy for an hour and a half, twice a month, then go out to eat together for more relaxed discussion. We will meet at 8:30 on the first and third Friday, then go out to eat at 10pm.