PLEASE NOTE THAT SILENT GROUPS ARE CURRENTLY ON HIATUS BUT OTHER PRESENCE ACTIVITIES ARE LISTED ON THIS CALENDAR! This meetup lists Silent Groups and special Presence-related events in the Los Angeles region. According to Eckhart, group work can be helpful for intensifying the light of your presence. A group of people coming together in a state of presence generates a collective energy field of great intensity. This raises the degree of presence of each member of the group and helps to free th …

We are building a community for the new, fast growing, generation of atheist Americans. This group is opened to atheists/agnostics in their 20's and 30's who want to meet and talk with other like minded people. Our monthly event is an informal late lunch. We talk about anything that's on our mind, have some food and a few drinks. We also go bowling, play games and join in community events like the annual AIDS Walk and Atheists United's Highway Cleanup. Bring your friends or come to meet new ones …

This meetup is set up to study Quran by hearing surahs/chapters recitation with their english translation and presenting findings on the surahs with the intent to understand infallible words of God. This meetup encourages regular study of Quran every Weekend for the sake of rememberance and understanding the message of God and its importance in our daily lives. A new surah is picked and studied in every meetup. The very revelation of the holy Quran began with the word “iqra” which means “read” ( …

"Entrepreneurship has emerged over the last two decades as arguably the most potent economic force the world has ever experienced!" Donald Kuratko, Chair of Entrepreneurship, Indiana University Do you consider yourself to be an ENTREPRENEUR?! Do you have what it takes to thrive in this economy?! Do you enjoy meeting other like-minded Entrepreneurs? Then join the newest networking opportunity for Entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, 'CLUB Entrepreneur'. CLUB Entrepreneur is the hottest super-charged …

Kabbalah — the world’s oldest body of spiritual wisdom — contains the long-hidden keys to the secrets of the universe as well as the keys to the mysteries of the human heart and soul. Kabbalistic teachings explain the complexities of the material and the nonmaterial universe, as well as the physical and metaphysical nature of all humanity. Kabbalah shows in detail, how to navigate that vast terrain in order to remove every form of chaos, pain, and suffering. For thousands of years, the great kab …

Street photography is the art of exploring life as it happens in the everyday moment, capturing the lives of others with an instant while observing your own, its not about creating photo memories, its about dissolving one's self in the experience of coincidences. It is straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single hu …

Face reading can help you in every aspect of your life. In relationships and love it can help you to identify your soul mate. In the workplace as an employer to find the best person for the job and as a parent or child to understand those family dynamics that frustrate and infuriate us all. Talk about turning the odds in your favor. Come learn the ancient science of face reading, develop the tools to for discovery your soul mate, and meet others on the same journey. What are the benefits of the …

In the pursuit of studying architecture, I always wondered what inspired me to do so? Was it the form, the function, the divinity of spaces within and without, the play of light against the darkness, the hidden structures underneath the beautiful skins of glass.. I think its was the mystery of Architecture itself. Like a universe, spaced within its own eternity, wrapped in it's own mass and boldly embodying the human identity itself- the need for space and spirit. Where's that kind of Architect …

Have you always asked yourself: What is this thing called life? Why am I here? Where do we come from? Is this all there is, or is there more? When your loved ones die do you break your heart wondering: How is it that one day, my father, mother, brother, sister, child is here, the next, they are gone, and it is as if they never where here. What happens to them after life. And is this life truly worth living in the end?THE ESSENES HAVE THE ANSWER!!!Here, you will find answers to these questions an …

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 …

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2599 Our Lady of the Angels Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas are united by their faith in Jesus Christ, in their devotion to the church and the Holy Trinity.  CDA  is a sisterhood of women who work together in acts of charity, unity, and love.  Saint Charles Borromeo is the home of court #2599, Our Lady of the Angels, but all Catholic women of any parish  are  welcomed to join. We invite you to attend ou …

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Star Sapphire Lodge was born with the merger in 2009 of L.V.X. Lodge and Blue Horizon Oasis. Blue Horizon Oasis was founded in 2000 in Glendale, California. The idea of Blue Horizon Oasis was born on the beautiful beaches of Southern California: if you look over the waves into the blue horizon you can imagine the limitless possibilities that await you when you take that first step in any direction. The same holds true for humanity in that seemingly endless body of Nuit. Founded in 1989 by Frater …

About Mindfulness Exercises: The practice of self regulation of the autonomic nervous system. We teach integrated mind-body mental exercises to trigger a natural parasympathetic response in the autonomic nervous system. This response releases powerful neurochemicals (biochemicals) that regulate the immune system. Regulation of the immune system transforms the human body at the cellular level. This natural transformation affects our view, how we feel, and ultimately our perception of reality, it …

APe Action, established in January 2007, is a non-profit organization committed to promoting change through the education of moral and ethical values relating to animals, people and the environment. We strive to encourage kindness and empathy for the interconnection of humans, animals, and the earth. Through our dog rescue, PSAs, documentaries and various educational programs we encourage communities to tackle social issues.   For a full list of our available list of our companions and to learn …

This group was started to create an 'open dialogue' community around sexuality. The purpose of this group is to meet and discuss issues surrounding sexuality in a non judgmental manner. Whether it be a desire to be a part of a community fostering open dialogue about sexuality, spiritual expansion through sexuality, to learn more about your own sexuality, discuss ways of creating more intimacy, receive adult sex education, or get tips on how to be a better lover, we welcome you. Group meetings ma …

This is a group for freethinking, humanist, agnostic, atheist, life learning, secular homeschooling and unschooling families. We get together for park play days, field trips, learning activities and any other fun events that take place in the Los Angeles area. I want to build a community where our kids can grow up around like-minded families. All ages are welcome. If you are new to homeschooling or if you've been homeschooling for years, we can all learn from each other's experiences. If this s …

Readings, Musical Performances, and Discussion. Where the line between audience and performer blurs in a perfect storm of shared human experience.

Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/InTheBackRoom IN THE BACK ROOM is a club event in LA, produced by the global artist team MAGLEV MUSIK. Highly selective global underground sounds. Artistic, inspiring, enlightening, international, positive sound and silence. With style. UNDERGROUND MUSIC From Cologne, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Manchester, NYC, and Tokyo. Artistic, authentic, non-commercial. interkontinental. style. we are > MAGLEV MUSIK www.facebook.com/InTheBackRoom The name MAGLEV …

"You are interested in spirituality, human growth and a sustainable lifestyle? Come and join us for screenings in the L.A. area of movies that are inspiring and uplifting. Meet likeminded people and see movies together. We’ll inform you of the latest and you may get in premiers and other cool events.”

THIS IS MY PUBLIC FORUM AND I WELCOME DEBATE! SINCE THIS IS MY DEBATE FORUM, ANY MEMBER CAN MODIFY THIS ESSAY. WE WILL DISCUSS WITH LOGICS! We meet once a month at a Buddhist Association Office in Los Angeles( at the moment there are about 50 members). Come join.  We will have a deep discussion about the Amita Sutra and Amita, about whom a lot of people misunderstand. The Amita you now learned from the sutras is not the true Amita! The fundamental principles of Mahāyāna doctrine were based on t …

We are a group of willing pioneers dedicated to cultivating our innate abilities and collectively elevating human consciousness. We meet regularly to examine our personal issues and life situation through the lens of the Course, made famous by Marianne Williamson. We focus on refining our thinking and relating to improve our personal lives while establishing ourselves as every day teachers and exemplary leaders. We aim to live in higher states of awareness that enable us to support and inspire e …

Shamanic Yoga employs techniques from the dawn of human consciousness as well those developed by cave-dwelling Himalayan mystics to bring about profound states of relaxation and focus through energy purification and cultivation. These techniques are designed to prepare the body and mind for a deep shamanic journey into the realms of Inner Space and Non-Ordinary Reality. Through guided meditation and ecstatic drumming and rattling, the practitioner is invited to locate the Higher Self, power anim …

The aim of the group is to address concerns about psychotherapy as they arise within the community of consumers and thinkers. Concerns may be personal (e.g., what good is psychotherapy for me), social (e.g., what is the larger effect of psychotherapy in our culture), informational (e.g., what are the different psychotherapeutic modalities and what are their important differences), and philosophical (e.g., what is our purpose as human beings and how might that purpose relate to the practice of ps …

The Stop Violence Against Women Book Club hopes to create dialogues and campaigns to promote an end the emotional, physical and sexual abuse of women. Discussions will be geared to a chosen book on the issue of violence against women. The chosen book, voted upon by the members, will educate the group not only about the statistics, but also the contemporary dynamics of women abuse. After a discussion of the book, members will brainstorm ideas on how to raise awareness and promote action within th …

Infused Saturdays Poetry /Open Mic Young Adult Mixer is a place where creativity flows as ideas and respect bring a community together. The Human element Infused with Art exposes the heart through a diverse variety of performances. This group is for anyone interested in poetry, spoken word, comedy, skits, singing, and performing new material. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I wanted to create a organic environment in the community where folks have an outlet to display …

Calling all leaders is a group for anyone who is interested in collaborative leadership. We believe at the heart of authentic leadership is relationship: the relationship we have within ourselves and that we have with others. At CAL, we see challenges and conflicts as vehicles for transformational relationships in both personal and professional capacities. This authentic leadership extends beyond learning a few skills and getting a quick fix; it is about creating and actualizing a vision that ch …

This Meet-Up is for anyone who identifies as polyamorous, has questions about polyamory, wants to learn about polyamory, or just wants to meet cool polyamorous people. We are committed to openness in every way -- intellectual, emotional, spiritual. We are committed to not scheduling events which conflict with events run by the other two biggest poly meet-up groups in the area (So Cal Polyamory and Inland Empire/Live The Dream) so this could be in addition to meeting people in those communities, …