"It seems to me what is called for is an exquisite balance between two conflicting needs: the most skeptical scrutiny of all hypotheses that are served up to us and at the same time a great openness to new ideas." -Carl Sagan We are a collection of open minded thinkers interested in ideas about truth and existence. We are interested in examining the human experience through science, religion, philosophy, and story telling to address the big questions in life. We respect all points of view and …

Miraclenot suggests each week that three Earthlings meet to eat Village Pizza and discuss stock market and ecological activity and constructivity or lack thereof and anything of interest from the following "we're about." (We might also meet at six other unusual indoor and outdoor eateries in Putney. If Saturday is not good for you, 1-hour Putney meetings can be arranged for most days anytime during 9am-4pm. Wednesdays in Brattleboro are also possible. Memo: as soon as 3+ are listed as "attending …

Hudson Valley Compassion (HVC) is was founded with the following goals: to form a collective of people in the community with diverse interests who are concerned for animal welfare globally and strive to act locally to create positive, sustainable change.  It is currently being run and administrated by staff of Catskill Animal Sanctuary which holds many events events that seek to educate about the rights of animals, veganism and related environmental issues. HVC advocates on behalf of animals use …

Much depends upon your participation. The time has come for us to dismantle the 9/11 myth, and thereby to remove any remaining pretext for the endless global war.  In order to do this, we will need to engage in direct, real-time political action, which will involve street protest, distribution of scientific literature and politically sensitive material, possibly civil disobedience. Until the crimes of 9/11 have been thoroughly investigated as crimes, and the perpetrators brought to justice, huma …

Calling all humanists, atheists, skeptics, and free thinkers in the mid Hudson Valley to come together for community and mutual inspiration.

We started this study group to meet the needs of people whose interest is deepening their spiritual awareness and personal enrichment. There is a growing community of people looking for uplifting and empowering spiritual teachings outside the confines of a "traditional church". Our intention is to provide a space open to all, free of judgment, where people can gain a better understanding of their own spiritual nature and use the power that is within them to enhance any area of their life. Scienc …

Meetup with other local dog owners of friendly, playful Dogs! All breed and all sizes are welcome! Come share some dog & human fun as we all get together to play with our dogs & chat about our dogs! There are fenced in areas for the dogs to play & snacks for their humans! We also have indoor facilities for those cold or rainy days.

Summary In this group we explore the ancient practice of meditation as taught by Dr. Reginald Ray and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Reggie Ray's "Meditating with the Body" practices form the basis for the group format. Other influences include the Sufi and Taoist teachings of Maryam Thea Elijah. Welcome In our modern world it is all too easy to put aside our desire for basic human fulfillment in the face of all the stressful things we have to accomplish. We might like to explore meditation or heali …

Ignite your Evolutionary Flame with a variety of Evolutionary Circles that are designed to introduce the concepts, develop each participants niche, relinquish the ego and prepare the essence to meet the demands of the New Humanity being born on December 22, 2012. Oh yes, there will be special gatherings to prepare for the global birthday party being planned by The Shift Network and Barbara Marx Hubbard the author of Birth 2012 and Beyond: Humanity's Great Shift to the Age of Conscious Evolution.

How do we awaken here and now as everyday people? Awakening is not just about Waking Up –- to realize the Mystery of our Infinite Nature. It’s also about Waking DOWN -- into life, our bodies, and relating to others in Mutuality with honor and authenticity. These are the insights of Saniel Bonder, founder of the Waking Down in Mutuality teaching and founding member of Ken Wilbur’s Integral Institute. Waking Down in Mutuality is an awakening path that supports us to find our own unique life-sustai …

We are an affiliate of the American Atheists. We meet on the second Wednesday every month in the Greater Hartford area. Please come and join us! Also, please check out our website, or find us on Facebook, Atheist Nexus or YouTube!

This is a group dedicated to meeting new singles who are tired of wasting time on the digital dating world. Want to have a good conversation, do some wine tasting (beer or spirits if you prefer), meet new people over the age of 40? We have searched and found nothing in OUR area where those of us over a certain age can meet face to face, have a good laugh, a good time and enjoy the intricacies of actual human to human contact! (LOL) Gary started this group after seeing no local groups available.  …

There exists a golden thread, which leads out of the labyrinth of our broken reality and towards the Truth. The Lectorium Rosicrucianum, or International School of the Golden Rosycross, aims to help seekers find and form a living connection with this shining filament, which is woven of love, wisdom, knowledge (gnosis) and action. Most importantly, this golden thread is a Path that can actually be walked, a Path shown by all religions in their original form. No Master or Initiate can give the Tru …

The Pioneer Valley Secularists are a community of non-theists in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding areas. We are committed to promoting the separation of the church and state, secular education, and a positive perception of non-theists among the general public. We hope to contribute to society by providing social, philanthropic, and educational opportunities in an open and welcoming secular environment.

The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is comprised of 28,000 members centered among 21 chapters in New York State. The Hudson River Valley (Mid-Hudson) Chapter has 700 members and serves the counties of Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Columbia, and Greene. The mission of the ADK is C.A.R.E.S. Conservation ADK is committed to protecting the wild lands and waters our members use and cherish. ADK is the champion of nearly 5 million acres of publicly owned lands across New York State, including the Adirondac …

The Monadnock Region Permaculture Group, sponsored by The Sustainability Project, Inc., provides a community forum and an online calendar of events for Permaculture information & discussion. Permaculture is the practice and theory that builds permanent agricultural and human systems based on patterns in nature. Through permaculture, we learn essential skills that help us design a way of life that is in harmony with the natural world, including: organic, regenerative farming & gardening, biodiver …

Buddhism is a life long education to learn how to realize our human potential by transforming suffering into peace, joy and liberation. Looking for a community? Come and Join at the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies 343 Washington Terrace Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut Most Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Buddhist Faith Fellowship (BFF) is a visionary and deeply spiritual lay Buddhist community in Central Connecticut, established in the spring of 2001. We are …

Are you ready to find your heart's song? Do you have the courage to sing it? Our path is made by walking. What steps are you taking? Come and join us as we connect to form a spiritual community that shares, enlivens and supports one another to create a progressive sustainable future. It's time to share your most profound and transformational personal experiences and talk about ways to incorporate your unique gifts to share with the world. Using universal principles of symbolic truths, we will p …

Feeling bored in the studio? Join us as we go back to the basics. Come take advantage of this unique opportunity to practice the complex interactions of light and shadow on the human figure. Live Models will be provided every two weeks on Thursday nights from 7-10 PM. The model will start off with several short poses to allow artists to warm up and then will hold longer poses for us to 20 minutes each. We provide chairs, tables, and the model. All other supplies are provided by the artist. There …

Dog Owners in Saugerties Unite! Are you looking for a place to have some off-leash fun time with your four legged friend? Well, let's ask the town to support one! I'm looking for volunteers to help get the movement started and see this through conception, planning and building phases, right on through to the ribbon cutting!! Help where you can but get involved! Dog Parks are places to socialize and excercise your dogs off-leash with other well behaved dogs. New human and canine friendships have …

Let us gather and dance together- starting with improv, and contact dancing, going gently over to creating essence dances together. Exploring the esoteric power of human movement and the opportunity it brings for healing, love and joy! We will dance from our hearts, no previous dance experience or technique needed, just an open mind and a love of dance! Open to all ages, especially those with a lifelong love affair with dance! Feel free to bring music you love to dance to, wear comfortable cloth …

A connected group of Albany UX professionals, enthusiasts and students. Regular informal social meetups with varied topics (discussions, speakers).  If you are a user experience professional/enthusiast/student or are just looking to bring a better user experience to your application/site/product, we look forward to connecting with you. Topics include a broad range of practices/technologies that enable user-centric software and web experiences: AJAX, CSS3, Content Strategy, Human Computer Interac …

Come join the The Greater Albany Meditation Project, which is a community of meditators who meet online and offline to focus their meditation intentional efforts for helping to  eliminate suffering in the Greater Albany, NY area. To date, 20 intentional studies have been performed elsewhere demonstrating when large groups of people focus peaceful intentions there is a positive effect on the whole.  People experience profound changes in their personal lives, as they learn how to skillfully uplift …

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 …

The word Gnosis is a Greek word meaning ultimate knowledge, obtained by direct inner experience. Gnosis is the perennial philosophy that enlightened Jesus, Mohammed, Krishna, Buddha, Hermes, Pythagoras, Moses, Socrates, Orpheus, Quetzalcoatl, etc. Gnosis is the path of self realization through experience. With the awakening of higher consciousness, we can obtain direct experience of our inner Truth. We study and practice many subjects such as: Meditation, Gnostic Psychology, Dream Yoga, Subtle A …

The Eros meetup is for individuals (and couples!) interested in sharing and learning about love, sexuality, men and women, relationships and the ecstatic.....creating more connection and capacity for enjoyment.  This group will be exploring a wide range of topics both in the personal and the broader social and cultural contexts. All denominations, orientations and lifestyles are welcome. Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free mee …

We seek to offer space for the community to learn about social issues affecting us locally and globally. We aim to raise awareness against oppression and inequality, to unite and become mindfully active in the struggle for social justice. The “Holyoke Socialists" are a branch of the International Socialist Organization (ISO) in Western, Ma.

Books and Games focused on developing wisdom, wealth and human potential.