I'm starting this group because I would like to meet up with a group of good peeps on a regular basis to discuss the issues of the day like health care reform, recycling (just kidding), the bailouts, guns and gun policy, hunting, VA politics, and the answers to questions like, "Why are we here?" over massive quantities of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Guinness:) Actually, just kidding. I don't personally want to get hammered, but a beer or two over some good political and philosophical discussion w …

Mission Students For Liberty is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a unified, student-driven forum of support for students and student organizations dedicated to liberty. What Liberty Means to SFL Students For Liberty is an organization that supports liberty. SFL does not dictate the foundations upon which individuals justify their belief in liberty. Rather, Students For Liberty embraces the diversity of justifications for liberty and encourages debate and discourse o …

Bodhi Path (www.bodhipath.org) is an international organization of Buddhist meditation centers founded by Shamar Rinpoche. Rinpoche and many other teachers provide meditation, philosophy instruction and guidance to learn and practice Buddhism. Meditation instruction is geared to the needs of those in attendance. Various texts are also studied and discussed to deepen our understanding of Buddhist Philosophy. Our meditation group in DC has been together for 10 years and is expanding in order to be …

Maybe you're one of those people who sits in a church pew on Sundays thinking to themselves, "I don't believe a word of this." Or perhaps you've checked out of the dogma arguments altogether, avoid church or temple and just to try living a good, decent life. Or, maybe you don't believe in god, but instead seek an ethical path consistent with your understanding of the universe. If any of those sound like you, we should meet! We're the Northern Virginia Ethical Society, a congregation composed of …

The dissertation process can be so isolating, which makes it difficult to keep up the momentum needed to complete a PhD. We'll meet regularly to check in, to share what's working for us and what's keeping us from making progress, and to provide feedback and encouragement. And then we'll celebrate together when we finally finish!

Arlington Metaphysical Chapel 5618 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22205 703 276-8738 www.arlingtonmeta.com Please join us on the fourth Sunday of each month from 1:30 to 3:00 pm for friendship, discussion, exchange of ideas, and support for our individual and shared journeys.  The book group will meet right after the luncheon that follows the 11:00 am Worship service. Each month, a member of the book group will lead discussion of the book.  The reading list will be established by the members thr …

SalsaFuegoDanceAcademy is the only Dance Studio for youth, teens and adults students. It develops social dancers from all ages through a progression of partnering and shines combinations. Students develop experience and skills as social dancers and/or performers Mission To bring creativity, equity and community to everybosy's life through the art of dance. Cecilia Villalobos uses active inquiry to deepen the learning experience of children and adults to improve teach practice and to build high q …

Information is power. Fibromyalgia is enigmatic and ambiguous and can be a life-altering disorder. Fight the confusion and uncertainty with information. My vision for this group is to get people who experience fibromyalgia together to comment and share their thoughts on current research and historical perspectives. The reading list won't be limited to books or research specifically on fibromyalgia. It will also include books on neuroscience, chronic illness, philosophy of self and consciousness, …

NOVA Lightworkers is for those interested in understanding about, being or becoming a Lightworker; that is, using one's inner light of knowledge and wisdom to further soul growth. Our mission in being Lightworkers is to help others while helping ourselves achieve our highest potential to attract the ideal relationships, prosperity, health and happiness in this earthly journey. To this end, we will focus on expanding our knowledge of light energy using Reiki, intuitive guidance, working with univ …

Meet kindred book lovers of the spiritual genre in a local Spiritual Meetup Book Group! Our book club meetups occur each month will start with a presentation on a book selection to give an overview and foster comments, questions and discussions. Each book will be announced at least a month in advance. Bring your insights, feelings and thoughts to expand our roundtable! Those members who have great interest in the current selections but haven't had time to read that month are still encouraged to …

Joseph Campbell is best known and recognized as an American mythologist, writer,  and lecturer for his work in comparative mythology and religion. His work is vast, covering many aspects of the human experience.  His philosophy is often summarized by his phrase: "Follow your bliss." Before his death in 1987, Campbell completed a series of interviews with journalist Bill Moyers that aired as a six part television documentary originally on PBS in 1988 titled “Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth. …

Why does God allow suffering in the world? Why isn't Christianity more inclusive? This group is meeting to foster dialogue about our faith and doubts in a safe, open forum. All beliefs and views are welcome here! If you've ever wondered these things or more, then please join us Thursdays (April 12-May 24) at Rí Rá in Clarendon for an open and stimulating discussion through a New York Times Bestseller book by Tim Keller, The Reason for God (complimentary copies will be available). All are welcome …

This is a group for anyone interested in discussing ideas, education and principles that have made America the greatest country on Earth! Join us in positive discussion and celebrating what makes America strong and ways to keep this the land of freedom, opportunity and achievement!

The aim of the Arlington Metaphysical Chapel is the glorification of God through worship and service. Our purpose is to teach and practice the Science, Philosophy, and Religion of Divine Metaphysics as a serene way of life. We accept and promulgate the spiritual truths of Jesus the Christ and other Holy Avatars as recorded in the Holy Bible and other Sacred Scripture.

This is a group for people who enjoy intelligent conversation and dining out with new friends.  It is that simple.  To help you decide whether or not this is the right group for you, ask yourself:  Do you enjoy meeting new people? (hint: you don't have to be an extrovert but you do have to get out of the house and actually meet new people) Do you get a lot of bang out of intelligent conversations and intellectual discussions?  Are you getting bored by these inane questions already?  If you answe …

The Mahayana Sutra ad Tantric Center of Washington, DC (or MSTC-WDC) is a Tibetan Buddhist group following the Gelugpa traditons of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Our group was founded by the late Sermey Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Tharchin in 1979. We offer classes open to everyone, in Tibetan Buddhism, meditation including mindfulness and guided meditations and the occasional classes in Tibetan language. We also offer ceremonies open to anyone such as our Monthly Medicine Buddha recitation (in Engl …

Five reasons this Meetup needs you. 5. You like to think. 4. You like to share what you think. 3. You like to hear what other people think. 2. You think, share and listen peaceably. Frequently. 1. You like doing the above with interesting people and a coffee in hand. … 1st Saturday of Each Month | 3 - 5 PM | The Swiss Bakery & Pastry Shop (For Now)

Why we call ourselves the Faith & Freedom Coalition: "Freedom regards religion as the companion in all its battles and all its triumphs as the very cradle of its infancy and the source of all its claims.... because religion alone is the safeguard of morality, and morality is the best and surest pledge for the survival of freedom.” -Alexis de Tocqueville We believe that the greatness of America lies not in the federal government but in the character of our people — the simple virtues of faith, ha …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and we believe in the "Givers Gain" philosophy. We offer members and their guests the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We are a perky group for 7:00 am and are a growing BNI chapter. The chapter passed over $1,000,000.00 in business to each other last year. What a piece of the pie? We invite you to come and check us out. We meet from 7:00 - 9:30 am every Tuesday at the Amphora Diner on …

The Guhyasamaja Center is a community of spiritual friends in the Washington DC area dedicated to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism. We follow the Gelugpa tradition, the same lineage as His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Our Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, founded the center in 1994 as part of the worldwide Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (www.fpmt.org). Whether you are new to Buddhism or a long-time student, we offer classes from FPMT's carefully designed curriculum t …

This group was established with two objectives: 1. If you are Jewish Christian or any other religion and have questions about the Quran then we have open doors and you are more than welcome. 2. To create a community of Muslims in the DC Metro area who adhere or are interested in Quran alone Islam. You can meet and discuss with like minded people, make friendships, attend gatherings, or even help volunteer. Our approach is open minded and non-judgmental to anyone's understanding and interpretat …

Hey there. I'm hoping this book club will fill a gap that's missing in the local book club scene. I really enjoy reading books that are engaging and leave me feeling like I've learned something. I also really enjoy books that help me understand other people and where they are coming from. So I started this book club, which I've named 'People, Places, and Perspectives.' People - personal stories, psychology, sociology, anthropology Places - geography, culture, urban planning Perspectives - how ot …

SEE OUR LATEST PROGRAM IN "FILES" The Chez Nous Reston Salon meets monthly in Reston, typically on Sundays from 5-8pm to enjoy a generous buffet and lecture on a broad range of eclectic topics... from mathematics, to nature to art, decision science...coral reefs and even the universe. I launched the salon in May 2008 to explore fascinating topics and build on an idea for "thoughtful entertainment" in Reston, Virginia. Over two dozen speakers have offered evenings of remarkable interest. Every …