Welcome to Dharma Readers. This group is a book club which focuses on books that explore the many different facets of Buddhism. We welcome Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike. We do not favor any particular form of Buddhism and seek only to deepen our understanding and knowledge of his teaching. This group is for those who want to learn more about the Dharma in a group setting. If you are not looking to study Buddhism, but want to know more, try the Minneapolis Buddhism Meetup Group. Format: We d …

At any moment, see what your mind is doing. It is going into the past or the future. It is angry about the past or anxious about the future, isn't it? When this oscillation of the mind stops, THAT is when you get in touch with the source of energy, which is YOU. All the human values that we treasure and cherish - Happiness, Joy, Love, Compassion, Caring, Friendliness, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Relationships - can only be lived and experienced in the present. But, when we are caught up in the chat …

This group is a book club that reads books focused on compassionate living, making the choice to reduce suffering for ourselves and other beings. The choices we make day to day can have effects that we are not aware of, effects that affect the quality of life for all. When we are unaware of these effects, we are unable to reduce cruelty and suffering in the world. This book club is a great place to join like-minded people in our efforts to educate ourselves and explore the factual, philosophica …

… To do so, we have qualified ordained teachers who lead each class and teach simple meditation techniques alongside practical teachings about wisdom and compassion. Meditate Minneapolis is a branch organization of the NKT-IKBU (New Kadampa Tradition-International Kadampa Buddhist Union, www.kadampa.org) until we are able to establish our own non-profit center in the area. For more information about upcoming events and meditate minneapolis, please visit our website at www.meditateminneapolis. …

Meet other local Humanists, people who believe in the basic goodness of the human spirit and that the best way to live your life is by the use of reason, critical thinking, empathy, compassion and real-world knowledge. If you believe in those principles or are interested in learning about them or want to help others learn about humanism join us for our meetings, events and social times. We usually have a regular meeting on the 3rd Saturday of the month but will send out a reminder to members whe …

… *** Based on emails I have received, please, if  you are a straight Christian with a purpose to "change" us through your love and compassion, don't bother joining!****   Sirry

EarthSave Twin Cities/MN HEALTHY PEOPLE, HEALTHY PLANET EarthSave Twin Cities/MN encourages a vegan diet for personal and planetary health out of respect and compassion for all beings with whom we share the earth. EarthSave International was established in 1988 by John Robbins, celebrated author of Diet for a New America, The Food Revolution, Reclaiming Our Health and Healthy at One Hundred. "May all be fed; may all be loved." - John Robbins, EarthSave Founder

… Here are some of the ways it has helped me to navigate through life's challenges and opportunities: - To let go of judgment and biases - To see that the world is full of paradoxes, and this is okay - To stop pouring when the cup is full - To pay attention and trust the inner wisdom - To accept oneself as perfect - To be present in the moment - To live every day with compassion - To trust the process and that everything has its timing   You don't need to know about the Tao or even to un …

… Personal experience, empathy and compassion, not to mention the ever-important ability to truly relate to what someone else may be going through (been there, done that, maybe STILL doing that but don't want to!) are what makes this group work. We get together for social activities which allow people to meet in a non-pressured, fun atmosphere for the main purpose of making friends and if you happen to share a spark with someone that is just an added bonus but never an expectation. But there will …