Portland Diamond Buddhism and Yoga is an informal group of intelligent and caring people interested in studying and practicing Buddhism and Yoga. We study courses and discuss every topic of Buddhist and Yogic philosophy from meditation to asana, developing compassion to Buddhist logic, Tibetan language to ancient trainings in wisdom. More info and downloads at: PDXDiamond.com

Sundara organizes cultural and educational events. We have more meetups on various topics on the way, including...   +Creativity workshops                    +marketing & publicity   + tai chi & qi gong                           +Philosophy & cognitive science       +Numerology & tarot                       + language exchange   +Music meetups                              + and others... Check back or join the group to stay updated. If you have any suggestions for Sundara meetups, please send an …

… We will examine ideas from all fields of human intellectual endeavor, from: Philosophy, psychology, history, physics, mysticism, biology, sociology, anthropology, aesthetics, fiction, politics, futurism, metaphysics, logic, semiotics, rhetoric, chemistry, ethology, eschatology, media studies, engineering, cognitive science, phenomenology, information studies, general semantics, mathematics, poetry, art, cinema, etc.  To name just a few.  Our focus, no matter the subject, will be to exami …

This is a group to discuss the issues between science and religion. All religious faiths (and atheists) are included and welcomed. Anything that deals with science and religion is fair game, such as: -- Is there DNA evidence for evolution? -- Were Adam and Eve real people? -- Can Christians accept evolutionary theory?   --- NOTE ---    --- NOTE ---    --- NOTE ---    --- NOTE ---    --- NOTE ---   Please only attend if you are sure that you can share your views in a respectful manner. Some p …

Get FREE GUIDED Meditations at http://meditationformastery.com. Meet other local people who practice Meditation. Discuss techniques, philosophies and schools of thought. Facilitated by Wendy C. Williams of Real Power Coaching (http://realpowercoaching.com)

… Through the philosophy of abundance, we consciously and intentionally look for ways to share information, leads, contacts, and business. Yes, eWomenNetwork represents a heart-centered approach which honors how women connect, collaborate and create with each other. We produce the largest 4-day International Women's Business Conference & Expo in North America Annually The eWomenNetwork Foundation, a 501(c)3, awards millions of dollars in cash grants and in-kind services to local charities througho …

We'll meet once a month to discuss current and classic works selected by the group. To start, meetings will take place in my home; members willing, they may rotate to others' homes and/or public gathering spaces, such as cafes, wine bars, or parks.

Perhaps it will not be out of place to explain here the meaning of the term 'Spirituality', which is often confused with blind faith in sacred books, a display of miracles, psychic phenomena, or Yogic powers. Spirituality is an inner experience and its alphabet begins where all philosophy and yoga practices end. It is the experience of the soul. When one says,"I am the body", it is a feeling based on the intellect and is defined as ignorance. When he says,"I am not the body, I am an awakened sou …

This new Meetup Group will focus on Taoist Philosophy as it was formulated in its earliest beginnings. The classic called the Tao Te Ching attributed to Lao Tzu, along with the Book of Chuang Tzu and the Lieh Tzu Shu, will be our foundational texts.

… Topics: Personal development and self improvement, physical fitness and personal health, philosophy, art and culture, spirituality and higher states of awareness, intimacy and personal relationships, financial improvement and goal setting. This group is about you. What do you most want out of life? What is most important to you? What aspect of your life do you most want to improve? You can transform your life, easier than you know. This is the only life you're given. Play it to win. You are welc …

This group is designed for people interested in forming a community around the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnu-devananda (one of his disciples who brought the teachings of yoga to the West). We will try to offer a full range of activities including asana classes, meditation, pranayama (breathing exercise) classes, lectures on the classical teachings of yoga, and satsangs (uplifting programs that incorporate meditation, chanting, and lecture). Through our connections with the …

… This Christ is the only begotten Son/Sun of God and is not the property of any one religion or philosophy.  Followers of the Christ predate the 2000+ year history of what most people think of as “Christianity”.  As such, the WAY is Universal and Eternal. The WAY is the path of cosmic initiations that bring the initiate ever closer to the God Being Within.  This Great Self is all there is.  There is nothing else. Although the WAY is universal it has been accessible through many religions or throu …

… Once I heard the philosophy it rang clearer then anything I'd ever heard and fell in love with the words spoken. As Abraham would put it, 'thrill bumps ran through my body' when I first heard the truth of the words and continues to do so to this day. I've attended two workshops with Jerry and Ester, in Philadelphia and NY and spoke with them once, in the hot seat ;)  All ideas welcome. Please pass your desires or requests on to me, if I can oblige I will for I have many ideas. Happy deliberate …

… Our philosophy is that people are more often then not run by their stories, excuses, or past as if you were in the passenger seat observing your life go by while your past drove the car. These stories, however good they are, however believable, and let's face it, some of them are very well-crafted with years of practice and dedication, actually prevents us from living the life we are hungry for and deeply want. When we are able to see the story for what it is: that the story isn't real, not eve …

This is a group for both experienced and inexperienced hikers, all of whom have the tacit fundamental desire to get outdoors for a day (or two). We have no group theory or group philosophy, yet. Personally speaking, I seek people willing to share in this group's organization, with a committed spirit of both activism and ethical eco-tourism. This means that we seek and communicate information about our activities that include regulations as well as education. The purpose of this group should be e …