Though this is a private group, all applications are considered and your interests are highly appreciated; meanwhile we kindly ask you to respect our discretion in accepting or declining your applications. STUDY ONE PHILOSOPHER A MEETUP- 50 philosphers after 50 meetups. The first study meeup will kick off early May due to my extensive overseas travel schedule. SOCRATES DETESTED SOPHISTS, SOPHISTS ARE NOT PHILOSOPHERS BUT PRETENTIOUS TALKATIVE TURTLES.Turtles remain turtles for a reason, they ne …

If you like to talk/discuss/share ideas about philosophy, art, culture, poetry, classical music, literature, history, exhibitions, mythologies, story readings, movie nights and courses; you're welcome to our monthly meetings. Philosophy has been a means for art of living. We approach philosophy in this classical sense. We like to question, understand, and study different aspects of life and human being. We use philosophy to change ourself and the world we live in. We like to go to museums and ex …

Are you looking for Answers? Have you just awakened or started your Spiritual or Personal Development Journey? Have you decide to continue a path of awakening more and need a safe space to do so? Have you been through a Life Crisis or are upset by the planetary upheaval happening currently? Are you looking to grow and strengthen your personal development tools and spiritual practice? This circle is open to anyone who would like to develop and/or strengthen their meditation and spiritual practice …

Although we are also trialling audio-book meetups this group is primarily intimate monthly meetups (about 6 people as it happens) to discuss topics raised in recent episodes of Radio National's "All In The Mind" broadcast/podcast (you do have the option to read the transcripts rather than listen). We are open to hypothesis and sharing how our experiences compare however there is respect for facts and science. The following is from the RN website.... We humans are such complex beasts. Why is it t …

For those who can see, the outlines of the Universal Temple of the Lord of Love are definite and on the verge of precipitation. From the spiritual center of divine energy pours forth the inspiration bringing fresh revelation, fresh hope, and a fresh incentive towards a fuller spiritual living. From this approach the great reciprocal concepts of freedom, the dream of brotherhood, of fellowship, of world cooperation and of a peace based on right human relations is an inspired testimony. From this …

What matters most in your life? For most people the answer is, "My relationships". Good Communication is the key to Good Relationships! We believe that improved communication can be learned in all relationships. What is this group about? Exploring Intimacy is about creating deeper connections and richer relationships through communication, openness, empathy and reflection. It's about choosing to explore and to release the masks we so often hide behind. It's about the finding the courage to spe …

This group was set up by Cryonicists and people interested in Life Extension generally, but is also aimed at people who are interested in the Technological Singularity, Transhumanism, Extropianism etc, i.e. the infinite possibilities for humans but also the great dangers we face (including our affect on the rest of the biosphere) and how we should be handling them. We have regular guest speakers, little presentations by representative people and general discussions about the issues that greatly …

The purpose of this Group is to explore the philosophy of Epicurus through discussion and the enjoyment of the simple pleasures of life such as friendship, as originally espoused by Epicurus. The idea for this Group arises from the desire to achieve happiness in life by applying the four basic tenets that Epicurus espoused. According to D S Hutchinson from the University of Toronto writing in the introduction to "The Epicurus Reader: Selected Writings and Testimonia: "The fundamental obstacle to …

vi•tal 1. of or pertaining to life 2. having remarkable energy, spirit, liveliness, or force of personality 3. being the seat or source of life 4. essential to the existence, continuance, or well-being of something; indispensable. Vital Living is a tribe of worldly explorers who share an ambition to celebrate our capacity to live and grow...with spirited force! Our explorers are seeking to gain greater awareness of their world, their communities and their personal well-being. They are inter …

This group aims to support New Atheism in our Sydney community. We introduce the wider public to New Atheism and enjoy social engagement whilst working steadily to help bring about the collapse of religious belief. All religions are predicated on their particular set of very harmful and dangerously devisive beliefs and blind faith. Faith is misguided, harmful and in many cases downright dangerous. It is usually the result of forced childhood indoctrination and/or cult mind control techniques. Th …

It's time to stop talking and start doing! Newity aims to be a collaborative society where anyone can come to discuss, learn, and, above all, do things that enrich us and the world. Anyone who has a naturalistic outlook, and who wants to collaborate with other like minded people should join

Esoteric knowledge generally refers to knowledge available to only a narrow circle of enlightened or specially trained people. This knowledge has existed since the dawn of humanity and was used by the ancient Masters to fully awaken. It is evident in sacred ancient texts, long forgotten until recently, and mostly misunderstood. Esoteric Knowledge offers free courses that include a diverse range of techniques and practices to enable you to uncover for yourself the mystical and esoteric side of l …

There are not many Crystal Skulls gathering opportunities around Sydney. The purpose of this group is to provide such opportunities for Crystal Skulls enthusiasts. If you are already on a crystal skulls journey, please take advantage of our meeting opportunities. As soon as a quartz crystal has been carved into a skull shape, it becomes conscious and sentient.  At the same time it becomes functional as a new node of the earth's crystalline grid. Each crystal skull has its personalities and purp …

Would you like to travel the world without having to book a flight or wait for holiday time? Are you fascinated with different cultures and love to discover more about the world? Would you like to be part of a cultural organization and meet new people who have interesting stories to tell? Travel the world in Sydney and meet friendly people at the same time! We have many cultures of the world represented right here! Join this fantastic, unique international community and come along to the next ev …

Purpose of Isha Australia Meet up Group We take this opportunity to introduce you to a network of friendly yoga enthusiasts who come together to practice yoga (Isha Kriya) in Sydney & Melbourne. Isha Kriya is free, simple, and easy to practice. Available as a guided meditation with an instructional video & personal attention by Isha volunteers in Sydney & Melbourne, it has the potential to transform the life of anyone who is willing to invest just a few minutes a day. More Details: http://www.is …

A group for sydneysiders dedicated to use their software building skills for the greater good of humanity, through contribution to open source projects. We are currently looking for someone to assist with coordinating and hosting our meetup! Let us know if you want to get involved and can help.

We want to build human-to-human networks of people who care about creating ventures that do social good and create value for society above and beyond the bottom line. We believe that it is possible to create successful ventures that make a profit and do social good. We connect people with ideas to people with skills so that they can create new ventures together. Find out more at http://socialinnovationsydney.org/

Happy Science is a worldwide movement for the happiness of humanity based on the teaching of Ryuho Okawa. By empowering individuals to achieve lasting happiness we aim to create a world of harmony, love and prosperity. We have a variety events available to support spiritual beings on their human journey. Meditations, workshops, lectures and even retreats at our main temple in Lane Cove. All are welcome! "You must love beyond the difference of all religions, all nations, and all races. You are o …

We are a group of activists and friends of Amnesty International, committed to raising awareness of human rights issues and generating action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights. We write letters, hold local events, discuss current issues and campaigns and build partnerships to strengthen the movement to protect and promote human rights.

This group will explore the intersections between philosophy and theology, between atheism and theism, between science and religion, and between science and art. We use the original Greek form "philosophia" to emphasize a love of wisdom and to refer to the roots of philosophy in great ancient Greek writers like Plato and Aristotle, shown here from a painting by Rafael (1511). Plato points up to heaven and has been seen as the father of a more mystical tradition in philosophy. Aristotle spreads …

Aid Talks is a series of free, public forums aimed at engaging the community in conversation and debate on key international development issues, and other issues which relate to the system which perpetuates poverty such as trade and debt. Aid Talks will bring in different speakers each month which will focus on a topical issue and we will take recommendations from members on what you would like to see covered in coming months. Half the session will be devoted to gaining an understanding of the …

The Secular Party of Australia is the first and only Australian political party whose chief objective is a liberal, secular democracy. We promote true separation of church from state. We stand for freedom of and from religion, and we believe that government and politics should be free from religion. We're a young party but growing, and have members in every state and territory. Our policies promote equality (e.g. women's and LGBTI rights), are based on reason and evidence and include a strong cl …

Non-Practitioners: You are welcome to attend and participate in discussion at any of the free legal seminars (unless specified otherwise). Legal Practitioners: To assist you in meeting your professional obligations, Marbury Chambers will keep a record of your attendance at these CLE/CPD events. Marbury Chambers runs a free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar programme. From 5.30 pm to 6.45 pm on the first Friday (usually) of each month a presentat …

This will be completed later...  This draft for now is an edited  dump of snippets from elsewhere. =========================== The Sydney Open Forum meetings are sponsored by the Humanist of Society of NSW to promote lively and informed discussions about topical issues. Convened by David Duffy, it has been held at 8:00 pm, every Wednesday since 1971. All are welcome to come along and bring some friends. With a wide range of speakers and audience participants, views expressed by speakers and aud …

We’ve created this group to provide a forum for conversations about a new evolving spirituality for our times. Our group in Sydney is inspired by the teaching of Evolutionary Enlightenment. Developed by Andrew Cohen, spiritual teacher and cultural visionary, Evolutionary Enlightenment is a spiritual philosophy that brings the timeless depth of enlightened wisdom into the 21st century and redirects its purpose and promise to a deep and heroic responsibility for the evolution of human consciousnes …

The Amnesty International New South Wales Women's Network is committed to raising awareness and campaigning towards positive changes in women's human rights around the world. We focus on the protection of the rights of women within Australia and around the world, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. We campaign to gain recognition of the responsibility of governments to provide adequate protection for women. If you are interested in supporting women's rights and would like to know more, get …

Established in 2007, The Sydney Development Circle (SDC) is a mentoring and networking group open to anyone interested in international aid and community development at the local, regional and global levels. SDC represents people of all ages, backgrounds and experience, across diverse development sectors. There are no membership dues. A volunteer steering committee coordinates events, and members are invited to recommend speakers and topics. We collaborate with other Development Circles througho …

"The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder." - Alfred Hitchcock Movies are way too long nowadays! This is for people who want to catch a movie that is ‘approximately’ two hours only. This group is really about a small group of people who can share a like interest, have a good conversation about movies, and have a laugh. Along with the movie we would usually go for a coffee or a drink. This would be an ideal group if you’re in your twenties or thirties. …