… Our second group is our Post-Theology Club, which is a more kicked-back discussion club for ex-Christians and others who want to talk theology and philosophy, from a post-Christian perspective. Ex-Christians are often very incisive thinkers with strongly held opinions, so this will be fun. Each group has a basic format, which is posted. Suggestions are encouraged. This group will encourage debate and group interaction, while the support group does not. This group may well involve alcohol, so com …

… I've been longing for philosophy since I came to New York, and since I have not found a Socrates Cafe in Manhattan I decided to organize one. I'm sure that there are fellow seekers out there, so lets find each other!

… -Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar; Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein The subtitle says it all. It's great for those who have always shied away from reading philosophy. Cathcart and Klien are the Ben and Jerry's of the philosophy world- fun, irreverant and so delicious. You will laugh out loud. Reading philosophy? Yep. So if this list appeals to you like it did to me, join me in working through this list- one book a month and discussing the ideas …

Get up to date information about dates, times, and locations for all those Richies List events. The List is for events that have to do with Atheists, Skeptics, Philosophers, Brights, Humanists, agnostics, freethinkers, secularists, and those who want to build community without worshipping. Join Richies list to get info on all other like groups. Join us for Fridays Drinking With Atheists, DWA.

We are here to preserve and practice the martial philosophy which encompasses, but in no way binds, the essence of Jeet Kune Do as professed by the late great founder Bruce Lee. It is our contention that Bruce Lee was a superior martial artist not because of how he chipped away at his own martial art tradition but rather because he actually had deep roots in a tradition to subsequently able him to chip away from. So, rather than focusing on Bruce's later result, the philosophical concept of JKD, …

Are you a thinking person? Is your favorite question ‘Why’? Are you striving to be the author of your own life? Do you suspect layers of meaning lie hidden in the great books? Do you feel like you’re living in hyper-drive but your life is passing you by? A study group is being formed in the northern New Jersey ~ southern Westchester area, starting in mid February. If you’re interested in investigating a common sense approach to inner transformation and living more consciously, come join us.

Hi and welcome to the Access Consciousness meetup group. This group is for those interested in a different possibility in life. The target of this group is to bring together people who are interested in consciousness, creating greater awareness and learning the tools, techniques, and philosophies of Access Consciousness in order to change any area of your life. Access processes and tools are simple, practical and designed for eliminating as much limitation as possible with as much ease as possib …

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville, NY is the perfect venue to view cutting-edge documentaries, indies & foreign films. Join a diverse group of film buffs who view films at the Burns & discuss them afterwards. All are welcome.

Please join our growing group of people of all ages in the Ridgewood NJ area who are interested in developing inner peace and contentment through meditation. Classes are held once a week on a variety of topics such as anger, deepening relationships, developing contentment, and developing a meditation practice. Although the classes are based on the teachings of Buddhism, you don’t have to be Buddhist to benefit from the teachings. Classes are offered through the Dharmachakra Buddhist Center, whi …

The Center For Spiritual Living White Plains http://www.cslwp.org - is a spiritual community that teaches the Science od Mind philosophy. It is the study of our founder Ernest Holmes. It provides the spiritual tools to transform our personal lives and to help make the world a better place. Our Mission: "To Live, To Love, To Teach the Truth That Has Made Us Free" Our Vision: "Awakening Humanity To It's Spiritual Magnificence" Please join us every Sunday at 11 am at the Masonic Temple, 262 Mart …

Enjoy coffee, discussion, ping pong or tai chi with Kimi Wei. She's a specialist in small business growth and technology innovations for small business. Speaks five languages and puts eastern philosophy to work in her every day home and business life.

Come and be part of our ever-growing spiritual community as we celebrate our oneness with a community of like minded people. Interfaith is not a religion, rather it is a spiritual philosophy that honors and values all faith paths with the belief that there are many pathways to the Divine. The Interfaith Sanctuary is a is a non-profit spiritual organization. Our mission is to provide spiritual and practical services that serve the local and global community. Check us out at http://theinterfaithsa …

… The traditional background to the movements, breathing techniques, chi energy theory, philosophy and much more information is given so that you will really feel the flowing grace and control of Tai Chi while achieving Tai Chi’s full benefits. Master Domingo Colon began his study of Tai Chi in 1965. Master Colon also studied physical therapy, working primarily in sports medicine, and in 1992 was certified as an Adaptive Fitness Instructor trained to teach aerobic, strength and flexibility exercis …

The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, in Teaneck, NJ, was founded in 1953 as a religious, progressive and humanistic community. While most religions are concerned with ethics, Ethical Culture puts ethics, human flourishing, social justice and political action at the center of the search for a meaningful life. Join this Meetup group and, better yet, come for a visit! All our Meetup group meetings are open to the public and include more than just Meetup members. Our typical audience …

New Thought Fellowship Group was made to be the hub for women and New Thought thinkers to take their spiritual evolution to the next level by learning the philosophy of Law of Attraction combined with personal development techniques. Group meetings will be held on Saturdays. This journey was not meant for you to go at it alone, but for all to go on it together. It is a gathering place for those who are apart of or looking for new spiritual enlightenment, and coaching guidance brought to you in a …

We all want to be happy! But what gets in the way? We humans naturally want to move away from painful experiences and towards pleasurable ones. But life naturally throws plenty of painful moments (both physical and emotional) at us on a daily basis. "My boss is so rude to me." "My spouse is not behaving the way I want." "My aging mother has a heart condition." Through meditation we will practice becoming more aware of our reactions to these kinds of situations and greeting each of them with kin …