*when you click on "upcoming meetups", "past meetups" or "our calendar" (on the left of this screen) do make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page if you are not logged into a meetup.com account.* Looking for a constructive way to help the environment? We’re a group of people from all over the Lower Mainland who get together to help Metro Vancouver Parks, municipalities, BC Parks, charities, non-profit organizations, societies, stewardship groups and watershed groups tackle environment …

Welcome! The goal of the Vancouver Centre of the Sufi Order International is to promote love, harmony, and beauty using the teachings of Sufism and Hazrat Inayat Khan. We have weekly classes on Sufism, monthly dedications to peace (kirtan/zikr), and monthly Dances of Universal Peace. We would love to see you at one of our gatherings, Shanti, Shalom, Peace

The vision of Oneness is to, "Set man totally and unconditionally free" Free from what? The goal is for humanity to reclaim their birth right of a life free from suffering. To live one's life within the experience of joy and happiness, realizing awakening, enlightenment, and states of God realization as a "normal" way of life. Where peace is a state of being.. coming from within. Where contentment is inherent and love is overflowing from a heart that has flowered. This is a beautiful state. …

Welcome to the Changeroom! Thank you for joining us and we hope you are ready to get to the heart of your bodytude as we all share openly about our journey to finding peace with our bodies. Many women share this common journey of constant dieting and working out only to find themselves in the same (tired, exhausting) spot. There is a far deeper issue at work when it comes to weight loss and loving our bodies. We look at ourselves in the mirror and don't like what we see. We resent our thighs, ou …

//collaborate here Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and …

Please join to share presence with the work of Eckhart Tolle (A New Earth, The Power of Now, Stillness Speaks), pointers of non-duality, and how to cultivate joyful living for the benefit of all beings. If you have any question, want to connect through Eckhart Tolle Vancouver Meetup Facebook page etc. please feel free to use: http://www.amareway.org/tolle/ KITSILANO GATHERING While the Eckhart Tolle meetup blossoms spontaneously each time we meet, this are some examples of how we facilitate mak …

The Vancouver Underground Party Network (VUPN) is for anyone interested in forward thinking or old school electronic dance music (EDM) in Vancouver. If you have a passion or curiosity for all shades of House, Techno, Minimal, Italo, Disco, Psytrance, Glitch Hop, Midtempo, Electro, and/or 80's obscure grooves, this group is for you! Maybe you're curious as to what this scene and music is all about, and want to experience it. Maybe you're already a party-goer/EDM fan, and want to go out with a rad …

Come and join us for classes on meditation and Buddhism at Tilopa Kadampa Buddhist Centre near Commercial Drive & Broadway in Vancouver. If you are interested in meditation, stress reduction, Buddhism or how to use Buddhist wisdom to deal with everyday problems and difficulties, this is for you.

The Rotary Club of Vancouver is a leading service organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people in our community and around the world. Our membership includes business professionals from young entrepreneurs to seasoned enterprise-level business owners who enjoy the fellowship of working together on shared goals. Our club was established in 1913 and we will celebrate our centennial in 2013 with numerous special events and opportunities for community members and organisations to get invo …

Come and join us for classes on meditation and Buddhism in North Vancouver. If you are interested in meditation, stress reduction, Buddhism or how to use Buddhist wisdom to deal with everyday problems and difficulties, this is for you.

Practice the scientific technique of Kriyayoga Meditation with audio recordings of Guruji Swami Shree Yogi Satyam. There is no charge for sessions; donations warmly appreciated. Kriyayoga meditation is the highest form of meditation that combines physical and mental techniques and enables one to experience, very quickly, the infinite potential within. Kriyayoga is a science based on the principle that each particle of the cosmos is connected with all of creation; thus making a change in one’s se …

What is Story Lab? Story Lab is like an incubator for creative self expression when it comes to presenting to groups. People love when you tell stories rather than talk in concepts. Stories unlock understanding at deep levels, arouse emotional interest, entertain and motivate people to action in ways concepts never can. But, stories can be tricky to find, craft and deliver---so this event was designed to help you skill build over time. Who is Story Lab for? business owners wanting to present t …

"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 …

Ayurveda is the ancient science of life and living discovered and practiced since time immemorial by the sages of India. It teaches a way to understand and live in harmony with the natural rhythms of the universe, to live in a way that brings peace and happiness. It is also a practical system of health care, in both treatment and prevention, utilizing a vast array of sophisticated healing techniques orientated to the cause of disease, as well as its manifestations. Come join us on the journey …

We get together to read books and discuss political issues. We focus on Canadian law & history, Austrian economics (Menger, Mises) and how to achieve personal freedom. The Blog The Libertarian Book Club blog is updated on a regular basis. The blog will give you an idea of the topics we discuss as well as the books we read. Topics Drug legalisation Non-interventionism Money, banking and Austrian economics Freedom of speech Gun rights Civil disobedience Books For a New Liberty by Murray Rothbar …

Meetings and events that encourage meaningful conversations, devotional experiences, and participation in conscientious social action in neighbourhoods all around Vancouver! Most events are inspired by the Baha'i Faith and are organized by members of the Baha'i community of Vancouver, BC. Everyone is welcome! We look forward to meeting new friends—especially those who, like us, believe that we have a twofold purpose: to better ourselves and to better our world.

Sahaja Meditation is originally from India and is taught in over 100 countries. Classes are always free of charge based on the principle that your inner peace is your birthright. We are a registered non-profit society and have been established in BC since 1981. The meaning of Sahaja is "born within", "spontaneous", "effortless" and "natural". This Meetup Group announces our ongoing classes in Vancouver/Burnaby. We also have weekly classes in New West, Surrey, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, …

VANCOUVER NORTH & WEST SHORE TAI CHI & CHINESE HEALTH Qi GONG 2013 MEET-UPS ** WELCOME** The North Shore Tai Chi Spirit is a group of people who are interested in learning and practicing tai chi and qigong. We practice at three locations: Highlands United Church in Edgemont Village, and our sister locations are at North Shore Neighbourhood House and John Braithwaite Community Centre. We host a number of special events throughout the year and attract a wide range of practitioners. We hope you'l …

"Mindfulness for personal development" is a showcase of Mindful meetups available in Metro Vancouver. You are welcome to post on this group the events you host, as long as you are mindful :-) To organize and share a meetup in this group, please go to http://www.meetup.com/Mindfulness-Personal-Development-Vancouver/ The moderators of this group will get a notification that you have suggested an event. We will announce it to the group after reviewing it. Once an event is announced, it can no longe …

If you'd like to meet a diverse, compassionate group of people who are committed to animal protection and raising awareness of the plight of animals in laboratories, we'd love to have you join our peaceful, grassroots campaign!

We are a Global Community who's Purpose is to inspire women to Be more, Create more and Collaborate more. It's a celebration of feminine collaboration, personal growth, and connection with amazing women in your local area. We'll be sharing some incredible insights into the power of Oxytocin (a naturally occurring hormone) that creates a feeling of connection, trust, bonding, and harmony. It's the missing piece for women who are passionate about creating a more conscious, peaceful, and prosperous …

The truth must triumph over evil. What happened in the bay of tonklin? 911? what the hell was contra all about? underwear bomber? iraq had weapons of mass destructions? give us a break... is osama bin landen a comic book villian? he sure looks like one.. the mainstream media is going bankrupt and now they put a lid on the internet? control the internet with 2.0? what about the truth..... what about it... and how the hell did we all end up in debt? where did the money go? there is more than just …

It only takes 250 people to create are NEW political party! Right now we have 3 fake political parties, each controlled by corrupted politicians representing their crooked buddies in private sector. The government no longer represents us, "The People", but it's preying on us! Media is on it as it is controlled by moguls. We are told to "peacefully protest" because, it doesn't work! Those fake parties are about VAGUE statements about NOTHING! There are 232 countries on Earth and ALL governments a …

Welcome to Club Meditation Vancouver! Discover That The One You Have Been Waiting For Is…You! Through active meditation, dialogue, sound, silence and awareness techniques we will dissolve blocks to inner peace, harmony, freedom and love. © Connect with your own powerful natural energy © Trust your body’s natural boundaries © Expand your worthiness © Embrace the flow of creativity and spirituality © Trust your true power – LOVE Spiritual Meditation Teacher Ann-Marie Wright, a fantastic and inter …

welcome to a group where you can share your experiences in life and with Neale Donald Walsch's Conversations with God. Together, we will listen to Neale Donald Walsch's interviews and share our experience with the wisdom transmitted by his books. Thanks, peace and metta, frank