Novelist/philosopher,Ayn Rand, author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, was one of the 20th century's most important and controversial philosophers. Rand's works have sold over 25 million worldwide. Whether we're, neophytes, learned, or just, genuinely curious, those of us interested in Ayn Rand's ideas (she called her philosophy, Objectivism) need a meet up so we can discuss her profound contribution to the Western canon. The purpose of this meet up is to discuss Ayn Rand's philosophy, …

We are a small discussion group based in Toronto devoted to understanding, sharing and applying the practice and philosophies of Huayen Buddhism. Although Huayen is considered a distinct school of Buddhism dating back to the seventh century, it is also a rich philosophy that weaves together myriad strands of Buddhist thinking. In fact, one key emphasis in Huayen Buddhism is that the true nature of the entire universe is revealed in everything, no matter how small or seemingly mundane. Through …

Forbidden Archeology witch does not follow the accepted University story, is hidden. Certain authentic photos and videos are mixed with false ones to confuse the truth. Our research of myths and Hollywood films eventually become our reality. Education of spirituality, nature and the cosmos untaught in our schools and universities. This group is a perfect example of engaging the unknown and marrying it with science. Fantastic knowledge in fantastic times, essential in understanding eventual human …

OUR VILLAGE 'It Takes a Village to Raise a Child' OUR VIBE AND OUR VISIONOur Village is a socially conscious community of Oakville area parents and their children, who gather to share resources and rich learning experiences, aimed at fostering a child's natural well-being. Meet-ups are designed with a view to nurturing the 'whole child', while enhancing our children's inherent respect and love of nature. Through this sharing of resources and ideas, Our Village aims to preserve and promote an …

Meet other local people interested in Oneness and the Oneness Blessing... The external world is a reflection of the inner world. To change the world we must begin with ourselves, with the flowering of the heart. What is Oneness Blessing (Oneness Deeksha)? Awakening to Oneness cannot be attained. It must be given. Oneness Blessing (also known as Oneness Deeksha*) is the direct transference of an intelligent sacred energy which causes the heart to flower and initiates a neurobiological change in …

The School of Philosophy is dedicated to helping individuals understand the world in which we live as they seek answers to big questions such as “Who am I?” “Why am I here?” “What is a worthwhile life?” and “What is truth?” As the School draws on the wisdom of such ancients as Hermes, Socrates, Sri Shantanand Saraswati, and many more, students gain confidence in the intelligence that is inherent in the present moment and the unlimited potential that is available to every human being. Writings …

An Exploration of Acting, Improvisation, Clown, and Therapeutic Arts! “There can be no transforming of darkness into light and of apathy into movement without emotion” Carl Jung The Playground: The group meetups will consist of an exploration of techniques and games drawn from various Acting, Improv, Clown and Therapeutic traditions.  Classes will include warm-ups tailored towards increasing sense-awareness and tapping into your intuitive self, games to enhance a sense of playfulness and creat …

Ayn Rand has made very important and crucial discoveries in philosophy; ideas that are positively changing North America - and thus the world. Admirers of Ayn Rand are here for interest, social gathering, discussion of and, if you decide, promotion of her new discoveries in philosophy. All interested in Ayn Rand's ideas are welcome! Guests are also welcome!

Welcome to Healthy Wallet! This group is open to anyone who wants to develop a healthy relationship with money, make better financial decisions and take valuable action that positively impacts their lives. We offer two streams: our regular Healthy Wallet stream, and our "For Entrepreneurs" stream for current and budding small business owners. Healthy Wallet delivers opportunities to increase your ability to find, understand, and use holistic financial know-how to make better everyday money decis …

This is a community for atheists and agnostics in the Erie area. Come and hang out with fellow non-believers. We discuss religion, philosophy, science, family, life, relationships, ethics, the weather, etc...

The Occult Philosophy Meetup Group provides opportunities for those interested in the Occult to meet others of like mind, to attend Study and Discussion Groups on Magick, Meditation and various forms of Philosophy, and to network with Occultists from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience. Many of the videos of past lectures can be found on the Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/torontothelema

Passion for Wisdom is an interactive social group for those who are in search for fulfillment - everything that life offers. We will hold topic discussions about life, and welcome various viewpoints such as psychology, philosophy, religion, science, personal experiences and spiritual wisdom, among others. Everyone from all walks of life is welcome to come and share, as well as learn from each other and meet like-minded people. The group will meet regularly to explore important questions about l …

The Buffalo CG Jung Center Meetup Group provides information on upcoming events, presentations, workshops, and discussion groups for those interested in learning more about the teachings and philosophy of CG Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and the founder of Analytical Psychology. The group is for anyone interested in psychology, philosophy, religion and spirituality, art, symbols, the psyche, or simply looking to go a little deeper into one's life for deeper understanding and appreciation.

Are you an entrepreneur, driven to succeed and depend on referrals for your business? BNI (Business Network International), is an international organization specializing in business referrals among members. In 2011, BNI generated over 6.1 million referrals amounting to $3.9 BILLION dollars in business for its members. Beach Biz is the newest chapter to open in the GTA. BNI operates on a givers gain philosophy: bringing business into the chapter you will get business back from the chapter. In or …

This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. Welcome to this group. To give you a quick sense of what this group is about, the working title for this group was 'Philosophy in a restaurant', and that's exactly what it sounds like; a fun night of good people, 'deeper' discussions and dinner in a charming local restaurant. :) This Me …

The Shaolin culture, once found only in the famous Shaolin Temple in Henan province of China is here in Toronto. Join a growing community of Shaolin enthusiasts whose aim is to help the communities here and nearby. Learn traditional Shaolin kung fu, qi gong/chi kung, and discuss chan buddhism philosophy in Toronto. Also participate in many great and fun activities with like minded people including Shaolin Retreat camping, sporting events, parties, and general get together.  Join in volunteer eff …

Master Teresa Yeung, a Generational Qi Gong Master and  founder of Wu & Yeung® Qi Gong Wellness Institute.  She has been teaching and healing internationally for 17 years. Her school is in Vaughan and is recognized as a private federally approved institution which offers tax deductible receipts for professional Qi certification programs:  Fa Qi  (for General Practitioners or Accupunturists),  Qi Gong Instructors, Qi Gong for Healthcare Professionals and Therapists. We are happy to let you know t …

Hi there, I have a background in undergraduate level western philosophy from ancient to modern. I take a special interest in cognitive science, and the philosophy of mind, but love all areas of philosophy, as really they all come into play. My vision for a group is to establish a book club of sorts. We will meet in cozy pubs around T.O. or anywhere we can have lively and stimulating discussions. I will act as high-level organizer but we can take turns facilitating discussions and presentations. …

We are calling out to all those like-minded busy professionals who love books, love how it feels to read, enjoy the journey of reading a good book, and eagerly seek an opportunity to share and discuss their thoughts about their latest reads over a cup ( or 2) of good joe; but struggle to find the time to read because of their engaging schedules. Come join us once a month at a coffee shop, anywhere in the Toronto area to reconnect with your love for reading. We will meet on a Friday night or Satu …

The objective of the Hamilton Non-Fiction Book Club is to promote intelligent, friendly discussion about various non-fiction topics. We’re not reviewing the literary merit of the books, we’re debating the merit of the author’s position on the subject.

Buffalo Open Philosophy is a group open to the public to gather and discuss topics in philosophy. We meet once a month at CoworkBuffalo in downtown Buffalo, NY. At times we may have things to eat and drink.

Looking to share your thoughts and feelings on spirituality, self-growth, and personal empowerment? Want to join others looking to do the same in a positive environment? If so, join us at affinities, a warm and friendly discussion group where members are led through stimulating conversation. Each meeting will be hosted by Paul Salvatori, professor of philosophy and group founder, who will facilitate a fluid exchange of ideas and fun group activities. This includes special icebreakers to make new …

Less Wrong is a community of people who want to have fun and achieve big things. We're passionate about using the latest science to do this, in particular knowledge of cognitive biases - peculiar ways in which our brains consistently lead us astray. We believe that fighting against the truth is almost always harmful, and Less Wrong is a place where all ideas - however controversial or mind-blowing - will get a fair hearing. Less Wrong started off as an online community and has since emerged in l …

This is a group for everyone who has a strong sense of curiosity [that disregards the status quo or current cultural and social expectations] coupled with a strong love of reason and the scientific method.  Let's get together and share our passions and ideas. This is a place is for all who agree with Socrates who said "the life which is unexamined is not worth living". We are an inclusive and accommodating group, however people who are overtly religious or see the world through a black and whit …

This group was made to find and connect people with a similar view on life. The view being that life is pointless, but it's ok that it's pointless. Just cause life is pointless doesn't mean that you have to be miserable and not want to live any more... You are a human, and humans enjoy and love certain things... The meaning of life has no effect on what makes you happy and what doesn't .. It's just a "being realistic" kind of view, since there is no good reason for a person to believe otherwise. …

This is a group for the informal exploraiton of topics such as Thelema, Magick, Occultism etc.

This is a group offering courses in Gnosticism. It will be of interest to anyone seeking information and practices, drawn from all of the world's great spiritual traditions, that help us to achieve our full potential as human beings. We meet weekly to explain and discuss topic such as The Psychological Self, The Ray of Death, Life and the Path, The Transformation of Energy... and many more! We teach practices which enable us to experience what we study: meditation, astral projection, self psycho …

This meetup is for all those, regardless of faith, who are interested in deepening their spirituality and working together for an ambiance of coherence, peace and oneness through our shared humanity. We want future generations to be educated in our schools and colleges with due emphasis on our underlying oneness, alleviating the strong “us” vs. “them” fragmentation prevalent today, and celebrating diversity in the light of our underlying unity. Spiritual Heritage Education Network Inc. (SHEN) is …