Promoting Peace: At the heart of Buddhism is the quest for peace. Our global community will experience peace to the degree that our own thoughts, actions and words are mindful. We must first believe that there is a peaceful solution and then strive to manifest it for ourselves and our world. Our ritual objects contribute to this philosophy and allow for introspection. Promoting Beauty: There is a great need to establish creative ways to prosper. Art, music, and spoken word have no cultural bound …

A warm welcome to you! My name is Robin Duncan and I have been studying, practicing and teaching A Course in Miracles for many years now. It has truly transformed my life for the better in every possible way. Once you begin to study A Course in Miracles, you will learn simple methods to "undo your fears". Once your fears begin to subside, you will find that the deep inner peace (that has always been within you) will re-emerge in a very natural way. I am excited to share with you some of the w …

Looking to create a group for serious-minded,yet light-hearted Souls who wish to explore and learn practical,effective and TRUE means to increase their HAPPINESS, STRENGTH,PEACE ,and SELF-REALIZATION through authentic practice of QIGONG EXERCISE and FORMAL SITTING MEDITATION. If you're tired of all the"Meta-fufu" and fake,non-helpful,and even exploitative material,that attempts to pass itself off as real spirituality,especially here in SoCal.,then this is the place for you! I have over 40 years …

"We are meant to be happy. That has always been something we strive for in this life. In fact, if we look at the motivations behind our thoughts and action conscious and unconscious they are all to get us closer to the feeling, or at least the idea, of happiness. Some of us have long asked why we cannot hold on to happiness. For all of the scholarship and human insights across the centuries, nobody has found a complete and enduring answer. Perhaps because it has been too close to see… The ans …

Eckhart Tolle has been a profound influence on my life for many years. Through his teachings, I have found a personal core of peace and joy.  The purpose of this group is to share our personal experiences with Presence, Acceptance, Ego, the Pain Body, Peace, Joy, and other cool stuff.  We practice Presence at our meetings.  We also find ways of incorporating these principles into our daily lives, and we get to know each other on a deeper level and have fun at the same time.  Our meetings are dee …

We will be following the model recommended by The Dalai Lama Foundation for the study of "Ethics for the New Millennium" by His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Initially we are looking at a nine (9) week study of the book, but we may adjust that to suit the group's needs and schedules. The foundation notes: "We believe if we are to build a world in the twenty first century where every sunrise promises reduced suffering, increasing concord and more widespread peace, we must begin in a small way, at a pe …

Orange County People for Animals is a Southern California-based 501(c)3 non-profit animal advocacy organization founded in 1988 to help create a compassionate, healthy and peaceful planet for all living beings. Our mission is to have our guiding principles present in the fabric of everyday society: Every being has the right to live free from exploitation. By educating people, we will create a compassionate, healthy and peaceful planet. There are consequences to every individual's actions. - …

Getting together to invoke our higher selves, chanting mantras for peace, prosperity, love, health, self development, creativity and personalized success. We apply the ancient mystic knowledge to our present day lives.There are many benefits of Meditation that help develop our physiological, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs, wants and desires. Come join us, meet like-minded people and delve into the vibrations of the Universe. Benefits include yet aren't limited to... lowers oxygen c …

Namaste! Blessings of good health, prosperity and peace to you and your family! There must be a reason why you were brought to this meetup. You may say you simply stumbled upon it on facebook or on the internet and out of curiosity you just want to check it out. But before I go further let me ask you some questions: Do you feel stuck? Do you feel down, negative and depressed right now as if nothing seems to be going right for you? Do you feel like you need to seek spiritual guidance but do not k …

Orange County People for Animals is a Southern California-based 501(c)3 non-profit animal advocacy organization founded in 1988 to help create a compassionate, healthy and peaceful planet for all living beings. Our mission is to have our guiding principles present in the fabric of everyday society: Every being has the right to live free from exploitation. By educating people, we will create a compassionate, healthy and peaceful planet. There are consequences to every individual's actions. A …

Intenders is a group where we can come together to manifest our dreams and desires. A group where we support one another in our intentions. A group where we grow spiritually and learn to apply spiritual principles into our daily lives. The Intenders of the Highest Good show you how to set your intention to have that which you desire come to you as easily and effortlessly as possible. We have rediscovered a simple method of empowerment that we call The Intention Process which is making all of ou …

This is a group for anyone interested in The Work of Byron Katie. The group is open to regular practitioners as well as those new to The Work. The Work of Byron Katie is a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all the anger, fear, depression, addiction, and violence in the world. Anyone with an open mind can do The Work and experience the happiness of undoing those thoughts through The Work, and guiding the mind to its true, awakened, peaceful, creative nature. If you could …

This group is for moms who want to make new friends and learn tools and practices to help create peace of mind and a life & family filled with love. Join me and other moms who want to feel happier and less stressed while providing support for their kids and family. Each month we'll learn tools to de-stress, gain greater happiness, weight loss, peace of mind and more. Many of the tools you'll learn can be taught to your kids to help them in school and with friends and siblings. Bring an issue you …

Discover Partnership - with compassion, understanding and the ability to get what you need with less effort and more satisfaction for both of you. PAX Programs is in the business of educating women about men, and men about women. We seek to illuminate the instinctive behaviors of both men and women that may be limiting our partnerships at home, at work and in the world. PAX, the Latin word for “peace” and an acronym for Partnership, Adoration and Xtasy, fosters peace between the sexes by provid …

Bi-weekly Gathering with Mindful Sitting & Breathing for Young Adults Looking for peace in life? Tired of the surroundings that are overloaded with intolerance, craving, anger and despair? We feel the same way, that's why we get together every other Saturday to practice mindfulness and cultivate peace in ourselves. Come join us! People of all faiths, with or without experience in meditation are welcome.We meet locally here in Altadena and within San Gabriel Valley. We encourage young adults to …

The Left Bank gathers people who share a love for wilderness, music and progressive thought. We organize a variety of activities such as hiking and camping in Southern California, acoustic music jams, coffee breaks (somewhat reminiscent of "Rive Gauche" café life in Paris), movies, concerts, parties, political and environmental activism, therapy exchange, workshops and lectures.  The Left Bank is a refuge for grassroots progressives, liberals, socialists, anarchists and environmentalists who wis …

Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, reserves, National Guard, veterans, Peace Officers, and Fire Fighters who will fulfill the Oath we swore, with the support of like minded citizens who take an Oath to stand with us, to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. Our Oath is to the Constitution Our motto is "Not on our watch!" Please support our efforts by becoming an official member of Oath Keepers. Click …

Peace, Love, Harmony, Joy. Using Metaphysical, Spiritual, and Holistic methods to re-introduce ourselves to living life the way it is meant to be. Re-connecting to Source, Spirit, Unconditional Love, and God Goddess energies, we continue upon the Path of Light. Learning and then passing on that which has been learned. Crystal Healing, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Energy Healing, Intuitive Readings and Reiki.

Are you seeking more inner peace? Would you like to reduce stress and improve your health and well-being? Or would you like to be more deeply grounded in the heart-centered wisdom of your spirit and be able to share that light with others? The purpose of this group is help you experience the joy of meditation in a relaxed and supportive setting with sincere like-minded souls interested in meditating, learning, sharing, and connecting. You'll learn a practical and powerful method of meditation br …

Voices of A New Tomorrow is a choir of diverse singers who rehearses on Tuesday evenings in Pasadena and performs at community concerts and civic events.  We have performed at Pasadena's Martin Luther King Day ceremony, World AIDS Day, PraiseJamPasadena and the Pasadena Peace and Justice concert.  The sky is the limit, so join us and we will make musical dreams happen together!

All are welcome, no experience necessary. Experience the eight limbs of yoga practice according to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: learning to practice positive thoughts, positive words, positive actions to lead to a positive life, internal purifications, postures, breath control, releasing external world, concentration to master the mind, meditation and allowing absorption in peace and bliss. Practicing meditative movements to promote healing and energy for mind, body, and spirit.

Join this Ananda meditation group to learn more about meditation - and to enjoy meditation in good company! We will explore and practice the elements of meditation practiced by the Ananda community: energization, relaxation, concentration, expansion, and more. I graduated from Meditation Teacher Training at the Expanding Light Retreat Center in Ananda Village and have discovered the importance of a meditation practice in my life. Find the joy and peace that meditation brings. Help relieve st …

Can you identify a major, vexing, obvious, easy to solve problem in your society or community? Do you view its resolution as straightforward and highly beneficial? Are you ever amazed at the roadblocks you face as you defend your position? Your arguments simple and plain, aren’t they? Your opponents don’t get it and you often wonder why, don’t you? Your opponents come up with arguments so poor that you can immediately dismiss them, right? Also, you would be willing to change your mind if you en …

Avec mes amis means "with my friends". If you're a vegetarian/vegan and care about the rights of animals, this is the group for you!' Our group's activities normally include getting together in a variety of ways including peaceful leafleting and demonstrations, playing the CASHFLOW game, dinners, and joining in with other like minded groups for a fun night out or social event. The CASHFLOW game day is a fun pot luck party in an intimate setting. This board game teaches activists how to be financ …

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the Beatitudes. The purposes of Celebrate Recovery are to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles. By working and applying these Biblical principles, we grow spiritually and become free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy, and a stronger personal relationship with God and others. About one-third of th …

This group is for anyone that would like to: Meet new people | Make new friends | Build a relationship | Learn & Share Lets help each other grow. I've included topics and ideas that I believe will promote growth. From Dating and relationships to Conversations and Music. I just want to grow as a human. In all aspects of my life. Please respect everyone and do not push any organization or religion too much. I want this group to be for those limitless to societies conditions and norms. But, I am …

Sometimes in life we come to a new jumping off place and it is exciting to be on the leading edge of creation. This is an opportunity of like minded people who are studying Abraham to join together and share their journey with others in a peaceful park setting with no walls around, just clean fresh air and the energy of the universe helping to create a loving space for this gathering. Bring yourself and your inner being and come play with us as we venture forth into a new way of cocreating that …

You are invited to Journey into New Crystal Realms through your Imagination. Develop and expand your physical and spiritual senses as you visit the world of your favorite crystal. Come join us in nature and receive her healing blessings of the ocean, mountain or desert and the spirit of the crystals. Learn more of your I AM Presence, Higher Self, Angels and Guides of the Light. If you don't have a crystal, not to worry, I always have some available to borrow during the meditation! What a gift it …