You need not be familiar with the teachings of the Buddha to make use of Insight Meditation practice, although such knowledge can help to clarify any personal understanding you may develop through meditation. The purpose of Insight Meditation is not to create a system of beliefs, but rather to give guidance on how to see clearly into the nature of the mind. In this way one gains first-hand understanding of the way things are, without reliance on opinions or theories -- a direct experience, which …
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Wellness, Yoga & Meditation, Overcoming Stress, Yoga, Meditation, Stress Relief, Breathwork Meet with other local people who are interested in learning the ancient secret of breathing, meditation and yoga to overcome stress. Gather to learn and experience the power of Breathing, Meditation and Yoga. Open to all who want to be stressfree happy healthy creative and successful
Hello! Welcome to our new Meetup group! I recently moved from New York to Baltimore and want to share the work I've been offering through my Energy Of Breath Institute for the last six years. Experience Active Meditations-involving breathwork, emotional release, conscious movement, silence, and more-through our Baltimore & DC Active & Breath Meditation Meetup Group. Please be in touch with me about what you would like to experience via our meetup group. I will be offering workshops which include …
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A safe environment to explore awakening and one's unique individuality in a 21st century context. This includes gazing meditation, embodied transmission, and dialogue.
Waking Down in Mutuality was founded in 1992 by Saniel Bonder (http://www.sanielandlinda.com/saniel_bon
der.html), whose passionate commitment to democratize awakening has birthed a thriving worldwide community of ordinary realizers, . For further information, please visit http://www.wakingdown.org/index.asp
A weekly (at least) opportunity to dive into your relationship with your body by developing a true 5Rhythms Moving Meditation Practice
Yoga is not really about fitness, but it can have that effect. We will meet for free yoga classes, study of the Bhagavad Gita, meditations, clean veg meals, service to different communites, Indian classical music workshops and other special workshops with guest teachers. We are open to suggestions from you. All ages, nationalities, shapes and sizes welcome. You don't have to be flexible or fit. You don't have to be religious. We hope to make a supportive, educational community. Sign up and we wi …
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To join in a talk about Buddhist philosophy. Get started on learning to meditate. This group is open to everyone seeking happiness.
We are welcoming everyone who is a Hypnotist, who would like to become a Hypnotist, or who has an interest in Hypnosis and how it can benefit yourself and others. Join the Baltimore Hypnosis Club and broaden your knowledge of hypnosis! In our meetings you will meet a passionate group of professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality of services. Our intentions are to dispel myths surrounding hypnosis while sharing information to support new hypnotists as well as to enhance an existing …
We started this group to gather people in the Baltimore area who are interested in learning more about Zen Buddhism. We'll gather to practice sitting meditation, martial arts, and learn more about the various aspects of Zen. If you're interested in learning the basics or furthering your practice, join us!
Spirit of Victory and Praise International Spiritual Center: Agape Mid-Atlantic is a community of Unconditional Love, a Beloved Community. This means all people are invited, welcomed, and celebrated. This group is started with the intention of establishing a Unique, yet Agape-Like, Beloved Community in the Baltimore, Maryland - Washington DC- Metro Area, which will be in Association with the Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, CA, which is led by Dr. Michael B. Beckwith. Dr. MBB …
Founded to provide an affirming environment for individuals who are committed to an inter-spiritual app
roach to spirituality, encompassing all faiths and all traditions, and who wish to express their spirituality in a contemplative tradition without dogma.
You don't have to live in a monastary, convent or temple to be a modern spiritual contemplative!
The Universalus Interspiritual Community is founded as a non-residential community for women and men in 2010 to:
1. Provide a supportive, ac …
If you are looking for an intelligent, open, fun and friendly spiritual community — a place where you can expand or renew your own spiritual journey, please browse our website, www.cslbaltimore.org Listen to our Sunday messages and see what appeals to you. We offer Sunday Gatherings, regular classes and workshops, book studies, women's groups, social events, spiritual support and much more.
Magick is the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with the will. An example of this would be to visualize the desired effect, empower it with energy and intensity ... and sent it out into the universe. The universe will work for us for the desired effect as we work for the desired effect as well. A Magick Circle is the creation of sacred space in which we, the magickal practitioners, will perform our magickal workings. For us the Magick Circle also refers to our meetup grou …
Dear Guest, Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. This group is for people interested in Thelema, initiation, ceremonial magick, fraternity, and other esoteric and occult pursuits, including the works of Aleister Crowley (1875 - 1947). We hold events around the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. This meetup is organized by William Blake Lodge, the MD/DC/NoVA branch of Ordo Templi Orientis (the Order of Oriental Templars or O.T.O.). O.T.O. is eclectic, drawing on both Eastern a …
Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …
I am meeting & event planner based in Southern California. I have some successful singles groups there. At times, I have to travel and I thought it would be fun to take some events on the road with me!! When I know I will be in a particular city, I will focus on getting members from that city to join the group and attend the event I may host there. Eventually, I hope to have singles in this group from all over the U.S. If you see another single in a different area and think you have something in …
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Éiriú Eolas ("growth of knowledge" in Gaelic) is the modern revival of ancient breathing and meditation techniques that grew out of research on the history of science and religion. The techniques taught in Éiriú Eolas also have a basis in biological psychology. Its practice is designed to stimulate the body's natural stress reduction system to help you relax and live a more rejuvenating physical and emotional life. On a spiritual level, the tools are designed to help you connect to you …
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Are you experiencing stress or confusion about anything in your life? Then it may be helpful to take a closer look at the thoughts you are believing. I have found that when I believe my thoughts, I suffer, but when I question them, I don’t suffer. And I’ve come to see that this is true for every human being. -Byron Katie The Work of Byron Katie is a way to clear the mind and end confusion. With The Work we identify stressful thoughts, question them through inquiry, and move from confusion to und …
Iron Wheel Martial Arts is an affiliate of Progressive Fighting Systems. We are an exclusive group dedicated to teaching realistic self-defense and promoting the expansion of Jeet Kune Do and the Filipino Martial Arts. Our goal is to provide you with a world class formula for self-protection, utilizing the same systems used by our elite forces, such as the Navy SEALs, DEA, FBI, SWAT, and over 50 other agencies. Our techniques have been tested on the streets and the battlefield. We have adapted o …
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