Make no mistake, no matter your chronological age, this is not for "old folks"! This is a group for active, friendly, playful vegans, vegetarians, "veg-friendly" and "veg-curious" folks who have gained much experience along with the gray hair and wrinkles. We are passionate about compassion, healthy food choices, and the environment. And we are passionate about having fun! Los Angeles Vegans and Vegetarians Over Forty will meet up for movies, hikes, potlucks, restaurant outings, drinks, and othe …

This group is for anyone seeking self-awareness and a deeper understanding of oneself and others. The meditative technique of Walking-In-Your-Shoes (WIYS) is inspired by the Native American proverb: “You can never know another person until you have walked a mile in his moccasins.” WIYS is a group practice that teaches one how to access deep knowledge from the body in motion. In these walking meditations guided by Joseph, WIYS can explore any dynamic in life, including life purpose, health sympto …

Namaste! Meet those interested in a Dharma path and Tibetan Buddhists near you! Come to the Buddhism Meetup group to discover the Dharma through the practice of wisdom and compassion. We have regular meetings and organize visits by masters of meditation in the Mahayana and Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Why Tibetan Buddhism? Well, in their mountainous isolation, the Tibetans did an amazing job of preserving the teachings of the Buddha, going back to the times of the great Mahasiddhas ( …

Unconvetional and Conversational, The Loft is an innovation in Christian Community. Neither lifeless ritual nor flashy stage show, The Loft is a place to find faith, meet thinking Christ-followers, and re-think Church. WWW.theloftla.org

It's all about enjoying the wilderness! Hiking in the local canyons- mostly in the San Gabriel Mountains. All hikes will be along a stream in a canyon and at a very slow pace with lots of breaks. All hikes will be between 5-12 hours long, usually around 9 hours. The difficulty level is intermediate, but beginners are welcome if they are in good shape and have an attitude of adventure! Safety always comes first, of course. It's recommended (but not required) that you bring the TEN ESSENTIAL …

Come Learn Simple, Easy and Effective Self-Defense/Fighting Techniques of Okinawa Karate. This is a group for anyone interested in traditional Okinawa Japanese Karate. All skill levels are welcome. Each practice will give you a total workout for your body, mind, and spirit: Self-Defense, Self-Confidence, Self-Discipline.... Classes for all ages and abilities. Improves flexibility and agility. Enhances physical & mental strength. Eliminates stress Develops sensitivity and compassion towards othe …

Please graze around this site - ya' don't have to read it all at one time... * Be Sure to Read Part 2 to kinda 'get' where we're 'at' - so plz SCROLL about 1/3 the ways down this page ~ thanks & enjoy ! Part 2 is a MUST read, guys ! ___________________ . ~ LOCATION ~ Driving DIRECTIONS & Parking Info see PAGES tab back up on the Nav Bar The LAUGHING BUDDHA MEDITATION SANGHA Santa Monica CA 90405 _________________________ Beginners Very Welcome ! ______________________ C O N T A C T   …

Osho Meditations, teachings and more! This is the place to meet and medtitate with Osho Lovers. This is a spiritual group for the growth and development of the individuals. Most events are free to everyone. A taste of Osho --- From The Book of Wisdom --- Osho Atisha's Heart Meditation Atisha says: start being compassionate and the method is, when you breathe in ---- listen carefully. It is one of the greatest methods. When you breathe in, think that you are breathing in all the miseries of all t …

The Spiritual Naturalist Society www.SpiritualNaturalistSociety.org We are a local chapter of the Spiritual Naturalist Society; a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, development, and promotion of spiritual naturalism, and promoting happiness through compassion, reason, and practice. [Please note: we are currently in search of a new local Organizer This requires very little, other than the ability to show up once/month to a public venue and introduce the discussion topics (whi …

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 …

The Godless Liberal Social Society unapologetically celebrates progressive liberal politics and godlessness. Our members include liberal minded atheists, agnostics and others with doubt in “old bearded white man” theory and magical thinking in general. While we must give credit to Ann Coulter for popularizing the phrase "Godless Liberal", we are quite different from her. We’re a thoughtful bunch of red blooded Americans who live at the crossroads of science and compassion. PLEASE NOTE: We are …

Meet other local progressive Muslims and get together in an open, compassionate and non-judgmental environment. We welcome new Muslims, old Muslims, LGBTQ Muslims, and Muslims in mixed-faith relationships. Our goal is to build a community in Los Angeles based on the core Islamic values of compassion, equality, social justice, and human rights. A place where you can be Muslim and be yourself! This Los Angeles progressive Muslim Meetup is the founding community of Muslims for Progressive Values, a …

If you are friendly with a loving heart, want to meet new kindred friends and soul sisters and brothers, have fun adventures with great people that want to extend , enjoy volunteering to help others, are "spiritually minded" (meaning you have compassion for others and our planet), you have found the right spot! (This is not a religion-based group). You may even meet your soulmate! We will be planning outings mostly geared towards events with a spiritual flavor that put a smile on your face and o …

The So Cal COMMUNITY IS LARGER THAN REPRESENTED BY THIS SITE & IS ON ANOTHER low volume, nonmeetup EMAIL LIST which you can join in addition to, or instead of this, meetup(info provided in your welcome email): we've added this meetup site to expose more people to these events & provide more social media options to our community so that the email-list stays low volume.  Plus our focus is around sharing experiences together in the real world, not spending time reading & typing on the internet: The …

Welcome to the Santa Monica Buddhist Meditation Meetup Our classes are hosted by Sakya Samten Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist center from the Sakya Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and one of the four major traditions of Buddhism in Tibet. The meditation technique is simple and very good for both beginners and those with some previous experience of meditation. Each class gives an introduction to two types of Buddhist meditation, a guided calm-abiding meditation to develop a clear and peaceful state of …

Kiwanis Club of Chatsworth In 1994 a group of service minded men and women came together to start the Kiwanis Club of Chatsworth united in their commitment to and compassion for others. The Chatsworth Kiwanis members are committed to make their community a better place for our children, by assessing local needs, designs service projects to address those needs, then raises the funds and provides the volunteers needed to conduct those projects. Any community need can become a Kiwanis service proje …

The loss of your pet can be the most painful loss you have ever experienced. Receive the tools and the support that you deserve. Certified Pet Loss Recovery Specialist, Dr. Kathleen Ayl has been providing pet loss support in and around the Los Angeles area since 1996. Two of her books, "Coping with the Loss of Your Pet" and "When Helping Hurts, Compassion Fatigue in the Veterinary Profession" are available through The American Animal Hospital Association (aahanet.org.).  Dr. Ayl offers individua …

Hi, Sadly so much of the genius and intellect in our society is wasted creating new, useless or even destructive needs in people in order to get them to part with their hard-earned money. Artists from all the humanities have been complicit in creating this dysfunctional society we live in. We all need to make a living, mouths to feed, etc., so I am not blaming the creatives in our society. But, I believe those with artistic talent or philosophical wisdom need to come together to help improve our …

Unique Classes, Lectures and meetings which are intended to expand your personal power & empower you in all areas of your life. Darshini In Spirit is a (British) INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLAIRCOGNITIVE (which is a Medium, Psychic, Clairvoyant, Clair-audio, Clairsentient & other gifts). DARSHINI IS AN AUTHOR, BI-MONTHLY GUEST ON AN INTERNATIONAL RADIO SHOW AND IS ON T.V.. She is also a Motivational/Guest Speaker, Spiritual & Empowerment Teacher (70+ uniquely evocative life-changing empowerment …

Hiking, Peak bagging and Backpacking throughout the year with many Sierra Club sections. Outings at all levels for beginning to conditioned and experienced hikers. Meet other like-minded folks who love the outdoors. Enjoy shared "happy hours" camping beside alpine lakes; celebrate with others as they achieve their goals of climbing local, Sierra, and desert peaks; make lifelong friends with whom you can explore the outdoors in every season. To find more Sierra Club outings go to http://angeles2. …

With crazy amounts of gratitude, Welcome! Take what resonates and leave the rest... **Please know the number of of RSVPs on MeetUp does NOT reflect how many people will be at class. The average number of people attending our group is 20-25. Thank you so much for joining our wonderful group! Come meditate with us. No registration is necessary, all are welcome and it's totally free! Simply, we are using the 2,600 year old tradition in the context of the 21st century to cultivate love and compassio …

Ancient Pathways is for people who realize that our gatherer-hunter past is still alive within us. For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors lived directly with the land, and our ancient instincts are still present, though covered by a thin veneer of modern sophistication. Re-learning our connection with the land and the fascinating skills necessary to meet our needs: Teaches us how to satisfy our needs and builds confidence. Teaches the value of cooperation. Teaches an indigenous perspe …

Network with other Muslim Professionals from Southern California in an open, compassionate and non-judgmental environment. We welcome new Muslims and Muslims in mixed-faith relationships. Our goal is to build a community in Los Angeles based on the core Islamic values of compassion, equality, social justice, and human rights. To give you an idea of some of our values: We believe we are all equal before God, irrespective of sect, ethnicity and gender, and we are inspired by God's Mercy and Kindn …

aum Whom we are: We are the Siddhars, the tradition of yoga mystics of South India. The wisdom and path of the Siddhars is of child like joys and empowering intent of the Sages. Tapasyogi Kalathi Adiyen Aadi Nandhi (www.nandhi.com) facilitates this Spiritual group. Tell us more of the Siddhars: After waking up to the "I Am" experience, the Siddhar yogis journey beyond to then relate the Spirit to having the human experience by saying , "What If?"- in other words, after waking up and spending ye …

This is a mens personal development and spirituality group. In this four week series we will use practices to cultivate male sexual energy, masculine presence, power and heart-compassion. We will cultivate our male sexual power through yogic breath and movement, and through practices designed to stretch us past our normal habits and tendencies. We will use tools from the Tantric Buddhist path, Yogic & Taoist tradition and influences from visionaries like David Deida and Robert Moore among others …

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 …

Cultivate more joy in and out! Open your heart and become an even greater beacon of joy for the world. We practice the Yoga of Joy (Tibetan & Primordial Yoga from Dakini Yuan Miao) to create inner peace, compassion and wisdom--using mantras, mudras, visualizations, postures, and breathwork. We also practice Vajra wind breath techniques and other spontaneous, energetic Himalayan healing/meditation practices. We are dedicated to celebrating our true natures: love, joy and abundance! We also engage …

Things are really turning out amazing for our Feed the Homeless LA event on the 11th of May! I implore anyone wanting to be a part of this spectacular event to please step forward and let me know so we can get you into the loop. We have so many exciting surprises for the people on this day, things that no one has ever done for those in need! So please, don't hesitate to step up and/or share this event with others that you think might want to take part. Our arms are open to anyone willing to help …