"thought-provoking - stimulating - enlightening - controversial" Welcome to The Philosophers' Cafe (no RSVP needed, many attend)..... running for over 12 years LOCATION: 3460 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC, 7-8:30 pm. Come early for a seat on the each Wednesday. Beginning at the front door, look for signs for "The Philosophers' Cafe." Comfortable surroundings for vibrant street level discussions on issues fundamental to human existence. No formal philosophy training required; all views enthusia …

I'm looking for a small, committed group to talk about a challenging work at a slow pace -- talking about a fairly small number of pages per session. If you're in a hurry to get through a life-list of books, I wish you well in another group. But if you like savouring the details of language and enjoy deep discussion of ideas, with a great piece of writing as the starting point and focus, you might find a home here. We will be reading: 1. A few essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson (TBA), then... 2. Wal …

We get together to read books and discuss political issues. We meet every second Thursday, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at QV's Cafe and Bakery located on Fisgard and Government right across from the main entrance to Chinatown. The Blog The Libertarian Book Club blog is updated on a regular basis. The blog will give you an idea of the stuff we talk about and it also has links to all the books we have read. Topics Drug legalisation Gun rights Non-interventionism Money, banking and Austrian economics Fr …

The purpose of this group is to come together to watch pre-recorded broadcasts of John de Ruiter's meetings, to discuss the teachings and individual experiences, and to develop an audience base to attend meetings with John in Vancouver. Anyone who has searched for meaning and purpose in life will greatly benefit from joining this group. John de Ruiter is a Canadian-born teacher and pioneer of integrated philosophy who lives in and answers questions from a profound depth. It is from this depth of …

Meet other local atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, freethinkers, infidels, heathens and pastafarians. Gather to discuss beliefs and philosophies, and make new friends. Thmeetup group is hosted by the Centre for Inquiry Vancouver (www.cficanada.ca/vancouver). This meetup will provide an opportunity for topical discussions of religion, ethics and philosophy from a non-theistic perspective. Consider getting involved in CFI Vancouver by becoming a member and/or volunteering. CFI Vancouver host …

PLEASE READ TO BETTER UNDERSTAND OUR CIRCLE... SPIRIT: pure, Sacred Essence within; likened to a seed, your inner Spirit will always burst forth with exactly what is contained within, given a chance; Higher Self; Soul; Life Force; Life Energy; Guide; Universal Energy.  We are Beings of Spirit having a Human Experience. SPIRITUALITY: Connecting with Spirit, the inner resources of Spirit that is the most accurate and perfect guide for your journey through this life. Although this group is quickly …

Our mission is to empower members to cope successfully in a variety of adverse scenarios ranging from natural disasters, accidents to remote wilderness settings. We provide opportunities to learn specific skills: anything from bush craft and first aid to firearms handling and self-defense. Outdoor activities are part of what we do (hiking, camping, canoeing and others). Sometimes we'll add a learning component (shelter building, compass navigation, foraging for plants etc.). Other times it's the …

The Canada Soto Zen Education Society (CSZES) is a non-profit organization. The purpose of this group is the practice of zazen in Canada under the guidance of Reverend Genrei Mizuno. The style of this group is Soto Zen. Activities associated with CSZES provide an opportunity to learn and practice the following: 1. Zazen Practice (Zazen) 2. Philosophy of Buddhism (Buddhist philosophy) 3. Health Practice (Health) 4. Preparation of Food for the Soul (Positive Mind and Body) 5. Surrounding Environme …

Our purpose is to stimulate new friendships and substantial conversations, usually around a table and including food and drinks. We started things off focusing on The Top Ten New Year's Resolutions of All Time and talked about lies, murder, and adultery. This time around we are going through a series called "From the Playground to the Real World", looking at topics related to growing up - things like dreams, conflict, gender issues, and autonomy. It's a simple setup: an interesting topic, some d …

We started this group to find and connect spiritually minded people with the transcendental heart changing process of bhakti-yoga. Chanting (kirtan), dancing, feasting and philosophy are the mainstays of this blissful and fun spiritual culture. Join up to get the details on when we meet up! The "Planet Bhakti" Meetup group is a part of and run by the Bellingham Association for Krishna Consciousness, a nonprofit organization in Bellingham, WA. Contact the organizer for more information, thank you …

Looking for like-minded spiritual people? Questions about Spiritualism, life after death, and Spirit communication? Want to develop your own mediumship and intuitive abilities? In need of spiritual healing or someone supportive to talk to? The Universal Brotherhood Church (UBSC) in Sapperton offers services, events, and workshops which may change your life. Sunday church services include philosophy, mediumship, and healing. Tuesday evening programs feature mediumship demonstrations, open circles …

“Zuru Ling Buddhist Community is a spiritual community in Vancouver, BC, Canada that explores, teaches and practices in the space where traditional Tibetan Buddhism and contemporary Western culture meet. Zuru Ling hosts talks, presentations, classes, ceremonies, events and meditations on topics and practices of the Buddhist faith that are both relevant and helpful to the experienced and the novice, the Buddhist and the non-Buddhist alike. Our community runs a temple whose Spiritual Director is T …

The Bellingham Branch of Kadampa Meditation Center Washington is located at the Metta Center, 1310 Broadway, Suite 2D, Bellingham, WA. Open to everyone, the branch offers weekly introductory meditation classes and special meditation workshops. Kadampa Buddhism is a special tradition of Mahayana Buddhism founded by Atisha (982-1054 CE) an Indian Buddhist Master largely responsible for the reintroduction of Buddhism in Tibet in the 11th Century. Kadampa Meditation Center offers modern-day people a …

Inspired by Barbara Sher's book, "Refuse to Chose", I created this meetup for fellow scanners like myself. We are people who think the world is a playground, full of interesting and exciting opportunities and we are not people whose interests or experiences can be easily fit into a certain box or speciality: .we are SCANNERS!

The group is for those who are interested in the outdoors, adventure travel, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, trail running, mountaineering, etc. Our philosophy is never stop exploring!

If you enjoy •public talks and lectures •documentaries and other films reading and talking about books •art openings and gallery talks •other cultural and current affairs events And you would like to meet more like-minded people to do and talk about these things with, then this group might be a good fit for you. Please join us. The scope for this group is quite wide. It is not a book club, though some events may focus on discussing books or a particular book. It’s not an art, or film, or …

We exist to illuminate the depth of the yogic path to lasting happiness. Our group provides comprehensive and heart centered music, meditation, philosophy, and yoga programs rich in ancient wisdom. This group is for those that want to focus on how to achieve the ultimate goal of yoga: a life of love, wisdom, authenticity, fulfillment and purpose. To find the yogic path as a lifestyle; a complete, daily practice that helps you step into your ultimate self, while honoring your every-day self, and …

Concept of Purpose: Triple Win Thinking is a simple philosophy, a idea to promote social action, a dream.  We encourage the individual and collective group to imagine themselves to be more than self-actuated or self-aware, but to grow beyond themselves and extend human kindness, generosity and brilliance to others, who with no intent themselves , become the recipient of acts of kindness that inspire both the giver(s) and the recipient (and those in their community). Intention: The concept is …

"Master your mind, rather than being mastered by it." Zen Proverb Reach and network with like minded individuals, couples, organizations and businesses to harvest the infinite possibilities and resources of your individual, the collective and Universal Mind. Learn and share mindfulness based communication, living and business skills to decrease stress, anxiety, depression, emotional or phisical distress, dis-ease, inner and interpersonal conflict. Incorporate mindfulness and conscious awarene …

SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL (SBC) – Vancouver Board of Trade The Small Business Council is a working committee of the Vancouver Board of Trade with the mandate to ensure that the needs of members in small and medium-sized enterprises are both recognized and met. Our purpose in establishing our own Meetup Group is to encourage all small business owners and operators to attend upcoming events, not only as networking opportunities, but each reception will include guest speakers that will highlight topi …

The purpose of the group is for fans of roleplaying games in Vancouver to find each other! Our goal is to help people enjoy their favourite fantasy universes, worlds and campaigns, discuss games, rules, mechanics or stories, discover and learn about new RP games and systems, collaborate on creating their own campaigns or just kick back and talk about physics, sci-fi, philosophy, or anything else that offers a fresh look on reality itself. This group is intended for both veterans and beginners a …

This group is meant to fill the gap of wanting to be spiritual without being religious. We will explore spirituality in a practical way as part of the human journey of self-discovery and actualization. Come with your coffee/tea, journal and pen, as we have some discussion on various topics and then move on to do some exercises and practices that can be added to our own spiritual tool kits for nurturing our souls. The philosophy advocated here is for everyone to be empowered to be their own guru, …

Whatcom Freethought group.

We are a welcoming religious community that honours and includes a range of beliefs. We respect the insights that have been expressed within all the great religions and philosophies of the world. We guard the right of the human mind to follow the light of reason. We meet Sundays from mid-September to Mid-June. Services focus on issues of everyday spirituality and ethical living as well as broad-based religious and social justice concerns. Our children’s program promotes social justice, open-min …

The Lifespan Society of British Columbia is a non-profit society established in 2012 to promote the technologies, philosophies and practical applications of extreme longevity for the people of British Columbia. The society seeks to provide a forum for its members and other stakeholders to learn, interact and become active in life extending pursuits.

Приветствую всех русско-язычных жителей Greater Vancouver! Наш клуб "Баланс" создан для того, чтобы у нас была возможность встречаться и общаясь на родном языке, знакомиться с интересными людьми, узнавать друг друга и что-то новое, учиться, обсуждать различные темы затрагивающие разные стороны нашей повседневной жизни: здоровье, экологичное питание, повышение качества жизни, жизнь русско-язычной общины Ванкувера, счастье, творчество, исскуство, брак, семья, дети, духовность, устройство мироздани …

This is a group for people are free thinking Atheists and other who are Skeptics you do not have to be 100% none religious you just have to be open minded to new ways of thinking and thoughts, we will get together and talk about anything and do other stuff that is all so fun like movies and and walking and dinners out. also open to all idea that are good for our group.

ZeroMQ is a library that supports light-weight messaging and some common messaging patterns for integration. This integration is done on any level isolation: thread-to-thread, process-to-process and machine-to-machine. It is very light weight and takes to heart the unix philosophy of doing only one thing and doing it right. It is also well known for being supported across all platforms and most of the languages out there - making it the top choice for serious integration, scalability and interop …