> The Shambhala Meditation Centre of Mississauga is committed to bringing the simple practice of meditation to people. We are part of Shambhala International - a world wide community of over 200 meditation centres. We provide meditation instruction, classes, programs and opportunities to practice meditation. Sitting Meditation: Join us every Sunday at 10 a.m. or Wednesday at 7 p.m. for meditation instruction and group meditation practice. The Way of Shambhala is the core path of study offered b …

This group is now the NE Ohio regional faction of the OHIO FREEDOM ALLIANCE. HOME SITE: http://www.ohiofreedom.com/ The Ohio Freedom Alliance has been in existence since March of 2008. We are a non-partisan political organization dedicated to education and action at the grassroots level in the state of Ohio. Our actions and agenda is founded in the following principles: Our rights are granted to us by our Creator and are therefore an integral part of our humanity. Any attempt by any individual …

The Grand River Atheists Association [GRA] exists to serve the needs of the Atheist and non-religious community in the Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph area. The GRA strives to; - provide an accepting environment in which people can discuss belief systems and the harm religion has caused society, - speak out in instances where human rights are threatened by ideology, and - counter the negative stereotypes associated with atheism and non-belief. Also please check out: http://www. …

We are a collection of atheists in the Buffalo and Western New York area.  The group was started to promote positive atheism and to help bring atheists together in a friendly environment.  We also take a skeptical view on all pseudo-science and those who would dismiss critical thinking.  Join up, and get involved with like minded people right here in Buffalo and Western New York!

This group was created to bring together dog lovers of all sorts in the Tri-City (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge) area. Our definition is broad! We are not the Tri-City Dog Walkers group, or even the Six-Toed Norwegian Lundehound Grooming Group. We exist to serve the interests of the region's dog enthusiasts, in whatever form those interests may take. For instance: Meeting other dog-friendly people Off-leash park gatherings with the pups Trail walks with the pups Human-only meetups (in a cof …

WHAT ARE THE LONG TERM BENEFITS OF BECOMING CERTIFIED IN THE D.I.S.C MODEL OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR? - ENHANCE YOUR CAPACITY TO TRULY CONNECT...  - TRAINS YOU TO SEE AND HEAR UNIQUENESS OF OTHERS - LEARN EFFECTIVE SKILLS - UNDERSTAND OBSERVATION BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS - PROVIDES AND INSIGHT INTO YOUR OWN UNIQUE DESIGN - DISCOVER, EXPERIENCE AND APPLY EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES IN THE WORKPLACE - LEARN HOW TO SPEAK TO YOUR AUDIENCE

The Shambhala Meditation group of Hamilton is committed to bringing the simple practice of meditation to people. We are part of Shambhala International - a world wide community of over 200 meditation centres and groups. We provide meditation instruction, classes, programs and opportunities to practice meditation. Sitting Meditation: Join us every Tuesday at 7:30 PM for meditation instruction and group meditation practice. The Way of Shambhala is the core path of study offered by our group. It …

We offer meditation classes to the people of Hamilton & surrounding area. Classes are taught with insight and dry humour by Gen. Kelsang Rabgye, an ordained monk in the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism. Most classes follow the same format: begin with a teaching on a range of topics such as understanding the roots of anger, what is our ultimate fear, what is real self-esteem and how to gain the most out of this human life, to name only a few! Then there is a Q&A session with Rabgye, and …

Socrates thought that understanding the perspectives of others made him a more excellent human being. In this spirit, the purpose of the Socrates Café is not to persuade others to our point of view, but to deepen our understanding of the views of everyone who participates. Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for the next Socrates Café and another ninety minutes of philosophical exploration.

The Shambhala Meditation Group of Norfolk County is committed to bringing the simple practice of meditation to people. We are part of Shambhala International - a world wide community of over 200 meditation centres. We provide meditation instruction, classes, programs and opportunities to practice meditation. Sitting Meditation: Join us every Thursday at 7 p.m. for meditation instruction and group meditation practice. The Way of Shambhala is the core path of study offered by our group. It is open …

Cleveland Peace Action is more than 50 years old and decided it was time to communicate with our members and new members in an inovative way. The purpose of the group to reduce the threat of violence, war and terrorism, by working through peaceful, just and democratic means. Who should join? All men and women interested in the development of Peace.

Who can have fun like Salvation doesn't exist? Only atheist ladies! This is a social meetup for Freethinking (atheist, agnostic, secular humanist) women. We look forward to meeting you and enjoying rational girly-time! :) But seriously - sometimes it's hard enough to connect with other people, especially when you might be nervous about revealing your lack of belief. This is a safe space! We're all non-believers here. So you can relax, have fun, be social, and be yourself without worrying what ot …

I'm interested in starting a group of Humanists in Northeast Ohio with the intention of becoming a chapter of the American Humanist Association. The goals of this group can't be defined until more progress is made in forming it, but some ideas include social and support activity, hosting speakers and authors, and perhaps some Humanist activism.

A group dedicated to educating others about human rights issues happening worldwide and how we can make a difference in the lives of those who need our help. Introduction to Human Rights [Excerpt From Amnesty International] Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, language, or other status. Human rights include civil and political rights, such as the right to life, liberty and freedom of …

At Impact99, attendee @karenchyde, tweeted: Can you imagine if we all worked for one company? Wow! #impact99 #change And we agree! So these meet-ups are a chance to pick the brains of your fellow attendees, share ideas, and build positive change in your workplace. This group meets and picks up where our Impact99 HR Summit left off. We'll discuss change in the workplace, the impact of technology, and we'll continue to build strong connections with other progressive leaders in HR and other areas o …

We believe that art has the power to influence change and improve the well being and livelihood of many people. The gallery showcases art that raises awareness, provokes, and especially brings hope regarding many topics which tremendously influence our well being. Gadi Zamir's new collection on recycled wood illustrates topics such as war, hunger, troubled economy, domestic violence and many other human and world conditions in a way that impacts and perhaps shocks the observer. It is his goal to …

An informal discussion and study group in human emotions, their development and their effect upon human behaviour. This casual relaxed gathering is for anyone who may have found the psychiatric model for the pathway to mental health and happiness, that being one of meds-meds-meds-meds put them in beds then give them more meds, has not been totally fulfilling and wishes to explore the rapidly expanding volume of recent literature and research in the field of Attachment and Human Behavioral Develo …

Calling all science lovers, skeptics and critical thinkers! Meet like minded people in a positive social setting. If you think all things science and technology are the cat's meow and pseudoscience (e.g. homeopathy, psychics, auras) should be a thing of the past, this may be the place for you.  Join us for dinner, potlucks, picnics, field trips, gallery walks, movies, game nights and other fun filled activities! For more information about our group, click here.

About JCI Brantford We are a membership-based nonprofit organization of 200,000 young people ages 18 to 40 in 5,000 communities and more than 100 countries around the world. Each JCI Member shares the belief that in order to create lasting positive change, we must improve ourselves and the world around us. We seek targeted solutions to the unique problems in our communities to build a better world, creating global impact. The JCI Mission To provide development opportunities that empower young pe …

Since the beginning I've had a sense that there ought to be some discipline of cognition, some art of thinking, the studying of which would make its students visibly more competent, more formidable: the equivalent of Taking a Level in Awesome. - "A Sense That More Is Possible" Thinking and deciding are central to our daily lives. The Less Wrong community aims to gain expertise in how human brains think and decide, so that we can do it more successfully. We use insights from cognitive science, s …

Welcome to the Ontario Human Rights Collective (KWHRC) Thank you for taking the time to come and visit our community collective. The vision is not written in stone, it will grow and change as the members of our organizations come together and build collectivity. The Vision The vision of this group is to build a local community that: a) Raises awareness of local human rights issues, both in Kitchener-Waterloo as well as the rest of Ontario. b) Fosters an environment of mutual learning and knowled …

We're bringing the next wave of human-computer interactions to Cleveland. Augmented Reality, Wearable Computing, Google Glass & Location Based Services innovation discussions, designs, development, architecture, social networking. Investigating design, development and marketing of augmented reality and its interfaces.

This is a group dedicated to advancing and promoting critical thinking, reason and evidence-based methodology as the only reliable strategies to accurately understand reality. Our intent is to assume an activist role in the Tri-State area exposing and illuminating the fraudulent and unsupported claims of pseudo-science, alternative medicine, the efficacy of intercessory prayer, vaccine, evolution and climate change deniers , cryptozoology, supernatural interpretations of reality, homeopathy, par …

WORDS ARE WINDOWS OR THEY ARE WALLS, THEY SENTENCE US OR SET US FREE. Ruth Bebermeyer Hamilton Non Violent Communication Practice Group ( based on our understanding of Non Violent Communication) Center For Non Violent Communication: http://www.cnvc.org/ Support/practice group is is peer to peer learning and practicing NVC - discussions on how things went when we were using NVC in real life, discussions of real life situations and conversations to think through on how we could said things in …

Are you looking to improve your Human Interaction and Public Speaking skills? Inspired by teachings and principles taught by Dale Carnegie, the purpose of this group is to give a platform to individuals in NorthEast Ohio to practice regular speeches and share new ideas and resources with a group of similar minded individuals. Whether you are scared to death of public speaking and human interaction or a seasoned professional, you are welcome to this group! This group is built on the philosophy th …

This meetup is for all those, regardless of faith, who are interested in deepening their spirituality and working together for an ambiance of coherence, peace and oneness through our shared humanity. We want future generations to be educated in our schools and colleges with due emphasis on our underlying oneness, alleviating the strong “us” vs. “them” fragmentation prevalent today, and celebrating diversity in the light of our underlying unity. Spiritual Heritage Education Network Inc. (SHEN) is …

INYTH DNA Activation Course: We invite you to an evening of discussion based on such topics as: the Evolution of Humanity, the upcoming changes in the Human Consciousness, the realization that we are now moving towards a New World, the understanding of Energetic Structures and the Design of Creation, working with your DNA Template and evolving it towards a Positive Direction. If you would like to learn new concepts and share with us different ideas you have encountered throughout your life, plea …

This is a group for anyone interested in ending the practice of municipal water fluoridation in Springville, NY. Be a part of a movement inSpringville that could really make a positive diference in the the health of our community. Commercial sodium fluoride and other fluoride additives for water are hazardous waste products that are harmful to human tissue in any dosage and it's a violation of our human rights to forcefully use municipal drinking water as a delivery mechanism for this "medicatio …