A club to openly discuss, discover, and quantify ways to understand the world through the perspective of mathematics, computer science, (meta)physics and nature, and the function of consciousness in the mind, and pretty much anything else abstract that pertains to an understanding of the world. For people who want to work together to improve and stretch their thinking, and focus and clarify their understanding, and explore new, strange, abstract ideas. One central idea about this club is that YO …

Read a good book lately and want to share it with others? Do you prefer poetry, plays, or classical literature? Are you frustrated by the current political atmosphere and would like to discuss various political commentaries? Or are you a sucker for reading science, computer technology, or other research articles? How about autobiographies, biographies, or historical nonfiction/fiction? I believe there is something to learn in everything; I love to read and to discuss stories, philosophies, and i …

For those in the Dallas area who interested in studying and developing a spiritual practice, founded upon sound reason and intuitive vision, with a sensitivity to mythology and aesthetics, we offer a place to discuss the ancient Platonic teachings of Plato, Plotinus, Proclus and Damascius. The Platonic Tradition is one of the ancient schools of mystic spirituality in the Western world. It has a rich history and a vast literature, emphasising the cultivation of a contemplative vision and the dev …

Positive psychology is the science of happiness and well-being. Unlike traditional psychology which focuses on relieving human misery, positive psychology focuses on what makes life worth living and teaches us how to create lives full of meaning, purpose, fulfillment, satisfaction, achievement, and longevity. Positive Psychology seeks to create positive emotions, happiness, and well-being through the development of character strengths and virtues. It is a merger of philosophy, psychology, positi …

Capoeira Resistência is founded on the principles to share the art of Capoeira with the community. We believe that capoeria is about making friends and stimulating personal development. Our philosophy is to care about the well being of others resulting in close friendships, and a strong community. More than producing great capoeiristas, we believe that the values of capoeria are to practice mutual respect, playfulness, and control over the body and mind, and enable our students to achieve and e …

Mission Statement — To create a positive impact on our shared world, our mission is to provide a community that values and promotes a freethinking life unencumbered by the biases of tradition, dogma, and authority and that encourages people to live a reason and evidence-based life characterized by close fellowship, ethical contemplation, critical thinking, community service, and the appreciation of scientific knowledge and understanding of the universe and our place in it. http://fofdallas.org

Hello and Welcome to the Beyond Metaphysics Meet Up Group! This group is a social group exploring the world of metaphysics and the philosophy of "existence beyond the physical."  It offers a speakers series, workshops, trips, parties and other events for members interested in developing their skills or for those just interested parties about metaphysics. Beyond Metaphysics is about personal growth and transformation. The organizer of the group is John Cappello, well known visionary, psychic, an …

Meet up with other Dallas-area folks who share your desire for a much smaller government that is fiscally conservative but socially liberal. Learn more about the libertarian philosophy, volunteer to help with various events, or just enjoy your favorite beverage with fun like-minded individuals! We generally do three different types of meetups: 1) Social - Just fun and conversation. Example: Monthly Beer Lover's Caucus 2) Activism - Working to promote the cause. Example: Outreach booth at the Tea …

ecstatic commUNITY dance ~ movement, rhythm, and music have been used by cultures throughout the world for millennia to induce healing and ecstatic states of being. gathering together in community, on the dance floor, in movement and music and breath, activates potent life force energy for transformation and creation.  it frees our joy and inspiration!  THIS is why we dance!!! ~ a note from the founder & facilitator of Ecstatic Dance Dallas ~ beloved tribe:  we offer Ecstatic Dance in DFW becau …

If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing. It is the methodology of the science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner powerhouse of consciousness, we need to let go of our tensions. Osho Active Meditations have been scientifically designe …

We are a community of integrally informed practitioners from the Dallas metroplex with profound interest in integral theory and practice. We have considerable appreciation for the work of Ken Wilber and other integral pioneers. We come together almost monthly to discuss Integral Theory and engage in Integral Life Practice. We also value serving together and regularly give back to our community and the world. We welcome all those interested in deepening their understanding and embodiment of the …

Meet new and long term followers of Dr. John Demartini to discuss and study his principles on universal laws and philosophies in the 7 areas of life. Share your personal experiences and make contacts with Demartini followers from all areas of life, from the business and financial world to health professionals and of course the spiritually minded followers.

Christopher Hitchens was a leading thinker who believed in evidence and reason rather than myth and the improbable. Educated at Oxford he became an American citizen before he died from cancer in 2011 at the young age of 61. His passing was a tremendous loss to our culture and those who believe in rationality and not fantasy. Some of his important books are, God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything and The Portable Atheist. Christopher may be seen on YouTube where there are numerous vide …

The philosophy of this organization is built upon the idea of "Givers Gain": By giving business to others, you will get business in return. Benefits for you Time Management tool Expedite your closing ratio GREATLY REDUCE stress Get business in a FUN way Increase your exposure to many other business professionals Substantially increase your business through referrals Sharpen your presentation skills Participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year New Member Packet: Business card book, nam …

This group is designed for women who have an open mind and can listen to almost all points of views. If you can put feelings aside, be logical in conversations and enjoy learning from diverse opinions and be comfortable to agree to disagree; you should join this group! If you identify with Star Trek philosophy you should also join this group! And oh yeah we have fun too! We are going to plan outings and I will be having free tickets available for: ballet, hockey, arena football, plays, comedy sh …

This is a group for anyone interested in growing spiritually. As a beginning basis, we will use the book "A Seach for God" based on Edgar Cayce's philosophy, meditation practice, thoughtful prayer, spiritual intention, inner observations, and practices tailored to each individual. Group practice can be augmented by enhancing individual practice as well. All are encouraged and welcome, including beginners and those already studying.

Your health is your wealth! Our goal to keep you informed, motivated, and inspired so that you can GET and KEEP the lean, healthy body you deserve. We share NEW products, recipes, offer solutions and answers to common questions about nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Our philosophy is two-fold: 1) Be the change you want to see in the World 2) If you help enough people get what they want you will get what you want Shrink It Team wants to make a difference and it begins with you. Take the challeng …

Group Charter The Dallas Feminine Expression Group is primarily for all those that identify as female, or like to express their identity as female.  We do have genetic girls as members, and female to male individuals are also welcome.   The group is public but is highly moderated to protect everyone's identity and privacy. Yes the group is open to SOs, family members, women, men transmen transwomen etc. etc. - let's just say it's open to people that want to celebrate life with us. This is a soci …

Welcome to the Dallas Vegetarians Meetup!!! This group is for vegetarians, vegans, and the culinarily curious. Everyone is welcome! Try new restaurants, make friends, trade recipes, sit 'n talk and enjoy a vegetarian or vegan dinner. The Necessary Evils (aka “Rules”) Grounds for removal from the group If you don’t visit the site at least every 3 months, Meetup.com considers you to be inactive and you will be removed from the group after 1 year of inactivity If you have a combination of 3 No Sho …

Want to deepen your understanding of the faith, and make some friends—over beer? Join us at the Ginger Man on Wednesdays at 7:00 where we discuss readings like the Vatican II documents, Henri de Lubac, Karl Rahner, Cardinal Newman, Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, and other influential theologians…We'll be reading Catholic writers but the group is open to anyone, so bring your Catholic-curious friends and come feast your mind!

The Schola Saint George is an international group with a structured approach to medieval martial arts as recorded in the Italian and German fighting treatises. We base the core of our work on the fourteenth century master Fiore dei Liberi, although we also do work from the German, English, Spanish and French manuscripts. We have a new, dedicated indoor training and competition facility in North Dallas, co-located at the Tiger's Den, 2025 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207. Even though we emphasize hi …

The Dallas Atheist Book Club is a place for freethinkers (atheists, agnostics, skeptics, secularists, etc.) to read and to engage in lively discussion about books relating to atheism, freethought, science, history, governance, biography, psychology, philosophy, and some fiction. We try to meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM for the book review. This is usually followed up with a social gathering at a local restaurant or bar for dinner and drinks at 9:00 PM. We also occasional …

The Yi Jing (or I Ching): What is it? A book of wisdom? A manual for divination? A philosophy of life and change? Different people have approached it from many different perspectives.

To meet other martial artists and anyone interested in learning about these arts. The monthly meetings will be informal and will focus on the techniques and philosophy of a specific theme. All members are encouraged to suggest topics, share ideas, and demonstrate techniques. The facilities for the monthly meetings are provided by Aikido Silver Bridge Dojo in Plano. This is the martial art that will change your life! Our Aikido program is part of the Park School of Martial Arts which was ?fi …

New to martial arts, just thinking of starting or been doing it for years? Come meet with others of all ages, genders and backgrounds who are interested in discussion and demonstration of techniques, philosophy and fitness training. Not affiliated with any specific school in the area, we strive to focus on traditional martial arts in a non-competitive, non-sport environment. Our group is not a replacement for a school but a forum for those with an interest to come together and share their kno …

Our philosophy is simple. We do business with people who do business with us. With that said, Networking is about building relationships, not selling services to each other. Sometimes we sell to each other. Sometimes we don't. It just depends on the situation. We believe it's true that people buy from people they know, like and trust and that's why we get together...to meet people we want to get to know, so we can develop business relationships with people we like and trust.

Have you ever felt like your students run over you? Do you feel you have a voice and gifts to bring to your teaching, but you're always scrambling? Maybe you are out of integrity. Using courageous conversation, educational philosophy, and a system of accountability to ourselves and each other, we can take control of our classrooms and become the educational leaders we have always wanted to be. If you are out of integrity in any area of your life, you will not believe in your right to direct chil …

AuthenticU is a learning center in downtown Allen with both business and spiritual roots. This Meetup is focused on teens and young adults looking for a spiritual home where you can connect with peers who are open-minded and looking for a safe community. If you are interested in learning about basic universal principles, such as the Law of Attraction and other similar philosophies...you have found just the place for you! We will also be covering such topics as meditation, divination tools and Co …