Hello LEARN, CONTEMPLATE, CULTIVATE and TRANSFORM. Welcome to the meetup group "Inner Peace & Happiness Buddhist Study and Meditation Group". This is a wonderful opportunity, whether you are just beginning or have been studying for awhile, to join other warm-heart, sincere Buddhist Practitioners as we explore Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism. Buddhism is about transforming the mind and discovering the path to true happiness. To achieve this, first we need to take focused action to uproot the neg …

"The mystery isn't in the technique, it's in each of us." - Harry Callahan, American Photographer 1912-1999 What Harry Callahan said about film photography holds true in todays digital world. Learning to use your digital camera and truly understanding the digital process will free you to concentrate on creating your vision. This meet up is dedicated to resources that will help you become a better photographer. I originally conceived this group as a way to create a sense of community for students …

We took over this group because we liked the idea of various professionals helping each other.  It does not matter whether you have been running your own business for the past 10 years or whether you are now thinking of starting a business.  Nor does it does not matter what profession you are in.  We do hold high regards for those who believe in candor, hard work, and ethics. We would like to get together a supportive, dedicated group that is not just about building their own business and contac …

I have a lot of problems and a lot of challenges. I am not able to decide what to do in most of day to day situations. I need people who can listen to me and tell me what I should do. Sometimes I am just stuck in simple problems. This is the problem example we will discuss on March 7th: Axiom1) I always wanted to do the business. I wanted to make money and tons of money. This money will be for my family and their families. Axiom2) I also want freedom. I want to live my life. I want to use …

Café Aquarius is hosting, after restaurant hours, an Astrology Center where anyone interested in Astrology and other metaphysical disciplines can come for our various events. You not only learn about new models of the world, but also about yourself and the energies you're working with in your life. Events • Metaphysical Night - we have 6 readers, each of whom practice a different metaphysical tool: Vedic Astrology, Tarot, Handwriting Analysis, Numerological Astrology, Hand Analysis, and Destiny …

We are a group of students and professionals in the Bay Area, interested in exploring Gurbani and improving our lives for the better. {Typically every friday night 7:30 pm. Yes this is our idea of a night life ... btw some of the hang outs blend into movie nights. Though that is not the norm.} The best part about the weekly meetups is the awesome food the host prepares ( and yes one of the turns will be you too. Join at your own risk :) ) BTW in order to join all u need to bring is an attitude …

EIMEI INSTITUTE is the the only institute in the US that emphasizes a non-religious approach but same programs as Mikkyo seminary for Monk. Our global mission at the EIMEI INSTITUTE is to contribute world peace through mind(Kokoro) education. Our institute focuses on mind, or 'Kokoro' the traditional Japanese expression for mind with “Heart of things”. At our institute we offer a variety of programs, such as “Mikkyo Study,” “Applied Mikkyo Ethics for mind development”, and appropriate related st …

Hello! This is a group for IT and Network security professionals in the US SouthWest (CA, AZ, NV, NM, TX, UT) to network and keep apprised of current security issues, threats, solutions etc. Feel free to post educational webinars, local events or other shindigs. Please keep all discussions and meetings to IT and network security related topics.

Insight Meditation South Bay- A center for mindfulness peace and awakening. imsb.org Insight Meditation South Bay (IMSB) offers mindfulness-based meditation practices to awaken heart and mind, and to support the development of ethical living, meditation, and wisdom. We teach skills for developing mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion, concentration, practical daily life wisdom, and the deep meditative absorptions called jhanas. IMSB and our teachers are dedicated to the Buddhist practice …

Through the reconciliation of seemingly opposed perspectives - faith and modern understanding - THINK seeks to preserve the faith of those who question.

This is a group for committed developing Psychic, Mediums who want to take their abilities even further. The times and dates may change depending on what issues members of the group are experiencing. Advanced notice would be appreciated. Offerings: Meditation Workshops: Our Basic Meditation Workshop will focus on 'Being Present', and Breath Work - and I will guide you through this process. This workshop is OPEN TO EVERYONE. In the Advanced Meditation Workshops - we will focus on the seven energy …

As an East Coast transplant I miss those lively, intellectual conversations with my witty, sarcastic, well-travelled, well educated cosmopolitan friends and San Francisco is too far from my South Bay base. I envision a group of bright, open minded, outgoing and opinionated "women of a certain age" who get together to talk about everything from their travels, trials and tribulations to politics and ethics and well ... life. We'll wine and dine, attend cultural events, enjoy all that the Bay Area …

Desi Rationalists This is a group on rationality and how we incorporate it in our day to day lives as well as in our thinking. WHY DESI (Indian, (also includes-) of Indian origin)? Higher chances meeting people with similar experiences as yourself, Cultural relatability, Easy to organize discussions concerning India, and another parameter to restrict the size of this group if it ever grows big:)- This group will be suitable to you - - If you are either Indian or have Indian roots that have had a …

Research, discuss and deconstruct exploits at the code level -- maybe even make our own. The objective is to get a code level understanding of how it works and to get a feel for common techniques. An engaged, participatory and fun atmosphere is of utmost importance. Target audience is for the people who aspire to become super l33t established hackers (or something like that). That said, if you are truly l33t and want to share your skillz you are way more than welcome to join/participate.

This is a group that will be forming for the purpose of assembling working teams of ambitious and creative budding entrepreneurs who are interested in working together to share their skills and ideas and collectively put together at least one fundraising proposal on Kickstarter. The results of the work that is done collectively will be shared collectively. A variety of skills are required to create an effective and successful fundraising campaign and no one person embodies all of them, so lets w …

Do you ponder the idea of the Good Life? Do you ask questions like, What is the nature of Truth? What is the meaning of Justice? Do you long to discuss these topics with others, in a friendly, informal setting? Look no further! The Philosophy Cafe of Walnut Creek is exactly what you need to satisfy your philosophical urges!

MORE HUMAN and LESS GOD To gather as a humanist community around the ideas expressed in the book Good without God by Greg M. Epstein Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University. Epstein defines humanism as Good without God. If you want the support of like minded nonreligious people with the advantages of a church atmosphere but without the disadvantages of false dogma, this is the group for you.