Welcome to Inquisitive Minds. We are a multi-faceted group of people with diverse interests. We are always willing to explore ideas and learn something new, always open to sharing different points of view, participating in fun events, and making new friends. Our goal will be to get together regularly, to have meaningful and intellectual conversations on various topics, to learn something new together and to take part in fun activities and events. Is Inquisitive Minds for me? Do you like discus …

This group is for you if • You want to learn how to be healthy and stay healthy by natural means • You appreciate experts and professionals, but you'd really like to have a say in your own health! • You want to hear speakers talk about the latest ideas about how the universe, and our bodies and minds, work • You believe there are better, more holistic ways of healing other than drugs or surgery, and / or • You want to meet like-minded souls. This group will also have study groups for thos …

This club is created to explore the understanding of how to activate neuropathways inside the body, whether through movement or a new meditation technique that allows you to activate neuropathways from inside the body. The focus is to start activating neuropathways inside the brain. Originally I merged laughter and meditation in the Somerville Laughter Club but then decided to separate the two programs. We still explore laughter in the Neuroplasticity Club but from the inside. One such tech …

Modern-Day Meditation® Meditate: Open your heart, body and mind, Calm yourself, Think clearly and access answers for your life, and change in the ways you want to! Use the Modern-Day Meditation to help you evolve spiritually or to improve the quality of your material life. The Modern Day Meditation is a place to learn techniques to release and let go of pent up emotions and tensions, to find calm, to think clearly from your higher intelligence, and to receive solutions to life's challenges. Mo …

Description: We host meetups at Inner Space Meditation Center in Harvard Square (www.innerspaceharvardsq.org)  and Retreats at Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center. PEACE VILLAGE LEARNING & RETREAT CENTER -- EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY Enjoy a weekend retreat on a wide variety of topics in the mountains of beautiful Upstate New York, 3 1/2 hours from Boston. PLEASE NOTE:  Retreats go from Late March until Mid-December. If you see no retreats listed, we are currently on 'Winter Break'  which i …

In the mid-80s I worked at the Hippocrates Institute in Boston. The majority of the clientele of this healing center had come there because they had been told by Western medicine that nothing more could be done,, and the only thing that could help them now was a miracle. . While there, I witnessed some miraculous recoveries, often even with those diagnosed with so-called terminal illness. After seeing these miracles, I became obsessed to explain how they were possible. Thus, I was inspired …

This is a secular meditation group for people looking to practice and to discuss their meditation practice with others.  It is intended to connect people of diverse backgrounds who want to explore mindfulness practice.  Our members have a broad range of meditation experience.  We strive to make this a welcoming group for everyone from beginners to experienced meditators.

This group is for anyone interested in Meditation or who would like to learn how to quiet their minds in order to find inner peace. No previous experience in meditation is needed. All people and faiths are welcome! Quieting our minds and connecting with our inner being, the universe or God through meditation is a proactive way to manifest positive changes in our lives and bring inner peace. This weekly guided meditation is a wonderful way to leave all your problems, stress and fears behind in …

SERLINGPA MEDITATION CENTER- Cambridge- offers a variety of classes, retreats, and Pujas (chanted prayers), which are open to everyone in the community. Whether you simply want to learn how to calm your mind and discover your own inner peace, or are looking to begin an in-depth Buddhist study program, Serlingpa offers many practical options for people of all backgrounds. We offer ongoing meditation classes in New Bedford; Jamaica Plain; Cambridge; Cape Cod; Fall River; Providence, RI; Portland …

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation the Uni …

Social Philosophizers is a social club for those who desire intellectual stimulation as a social enhancer.  It is a club for both singles and non singles, and for anyone who finds intellectual mingling to be one of the best forms of social mingling. The club offers a variety of interesting venues to achieve its mission: Creative conversational formats Philosophical films shown in private function rooms or private homes accompanying lunch or dinner Discussions on works in literature and philosop …

HealingHeartPower is dedicated to embracing the power of the heart in all aspects of life and society. The heart generates the strongest electromagnetic field in the body. The electrical charge generated by the heart is 60 times as powerful as the electrical charge generated by the brain. The heart's magnetic field is 5000 times as powerful as the brain's. Emotional safety helps us get emotionally, physically and spiritually grounded so we can access and work with the power of our hearts. …

This is a newly formed teaching chapter of the Science of Mind Principles founded by Dr. Ernest Holmes. Mission Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a gathering place where heightened consciousness, expanded knowledge, and personal enlightment are revealed through guiding, inspiring, and teaching the Principles and Practices of the Science of Mind philosophy. Vision Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a warm, safe, diverse, …

MindfulBoston is a group of MBSR "graduates" who meditate using the practices they learned during a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intensive class. This group is mostly for people who have already completed an MBSR program with a teacher. If you have already completed a full 8-week program, with any teacher, any where, you are welcome to join this meetup. This meetup group will sometimes include opportunities for beginner-level learning. But the best way to find out about beginner-lev …

Have you ever experienced that utter exhiliration of "being in the zone"? When everything felt perfect, you could see the world crystal clear and time seemed elastic? Taketina is a unique way that allows you to encounter that sense of "being in the zone". TaKeTiNa is a full-body, full-mind experience. It is simultaneously challenging and safe. No previous movement or music experience is necessary, and no drums are required. Participants come from a diverse array of backgrounds, ages, and intere …

According to all authentic spiritual traditions, reaching peace of mind- a state where there are no problems- is possible. Here we explore and practice the real methods for reaching happiness, as passed down in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. All are welcome. You don't have to be a Buddhist or have a religion. Come and find out what it's all about.

Tantra: The Art of Conscious Loving™ Come discover the power of Tantra as a healing art designed to awaken you to the pleasures of life. Learn to live your life by the principles of Tantra Yoga. At each moment you can experience love and oneness with all things. Tantra is a lifestyle. You can call it a mindfulness practice or you can call it the practice of bringing the Divine into everyday experiences from the most mundane moments to the peaks of ecstasy, the path of Tantra allows you to bring …

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong and meditation. I Liq Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art system based on principles of Zen and Tai Chi. Literally translated, the name means "mind-body fist" or alternatively "mental-physical boxing." Often referred to as the "Martial Art of Awareness" due to its emphasis on mindfulness training as the foundation for achieving martial skill. Training in I Liq Chuan improves mental focus, calm …

This group is dedicated to getting people drawing and exploring their drawing mind in all different settings. Please join us to discover and explore your Drawing Mind. Each session will be held in a different location and is offered as either a one and a half hour session or a one and a half hour family drawing Scavenger Hunt or a three hour workshop. The Drawing Mind is focused on enhancing and developing a process approach to drawing. To discovering your visual voice by drawing in a variety of …

Welcome to our group! Happiness is not found. It's created. Through research in positive psychology and neuroscience, we now know more than ever about what actually helps us feel content, wholehearted, satisfied and full of purpose. Come learn about this with us! We will venture into all sorts of topics related to happiness like: creativity authenticity play mindfulness connection balance gratitude Everyone is welcome. Join us in exploring what makes for a fulfilling life.

Come and explore the many pathways to spiritual intelligence and inner wisdom -- the mystical and the magical. Experiences of energy workers, coupled with recent scientific findings are unfolding a world that is simply fascinating, exciting and elegant all at once. Bring your knowledge and experiences to share. Also bring your questions and curiosities. We will let our souls journey together. We will meditate, study, learn, support each other and evolve. We will learn to create rich and abundant …

Lets get together and learn Buddhist meditation! A regular meditation practice provides the clarity and perspective necessary to discover purpose and create personal change. It’s easy to learn to meditate. Meditations taught will include the Mindfulness of Breathing, development of loving-kindness (Metta Bhavana) and walking meditation. These forms have been found to be supportive and helpful to most everyone by helping us to focus, to become more at ease, to know our own minds more fully. We pr …

The Henry David Thoreau Sangha (“Hank”) meets every Monday night at Wilson Chapel (lower level), Andover Newton Theological School, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Center, MA. The group was formed in April, 2001. We have about 18 regular participants. We are affiliated with Boundless Way Zen and the Greater Boston Zen Center. If you are new to Zen: Please send an email to let us know you are coming. Arrive at 7:00 pm for a brief orientation before our regular program. Meetings always include Zen medita …

Let’s get together and have some fun! This is a group for those of us who are interested in conscious relating and community building. I started this group because I am inspired to get together regularly with like-minded people for games and exercises that bring out our authentic selves and encourage us to go deeper. I am looking forward to introducing friends from various parts of my life to new connections. Most months, our Meetup will be an authentic-relating Games Night and social time. Ano …

Welcome to those interested in health for the body, mind and soul! I am a Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) and Certified Life Coach (CLC) from Cambridge, MA. Through this meet-up, I seek to create an atmosphere of support and exchange around topics of health, nutrition, fitness, self-care and stress-relief. Through regular meet-ups, I will provide Wellness Coaching as well as a forum for members to share ideas, successes and challenges. A healthy body, mind and soul is the greatest gift we can giv …

MBI Teachers' Meeting- Boston Area (MA- USA) A group just for teachers of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (or Approaches) including MBSR, MBCT, MBSR-T, MB-EAT, and MB...? Current Mindfulness teachers only, please.  We follow the work of the CFM and Jon Kabat-Zinn.   Discussions are enhanced by an intimate knowledge of the structure of the 9 sessions of the MBSR format. If you are interested in learning how to become a mindfulness teacher please go to the Center for Mindfulness Oasis website. htt …

One Heart Zen: Learn & join in Zen Meditation (Zazen) near Union Square. Whether you are a long time practitioner, a recent beginner, or just thinking about it, you are welcome. Weekday mornings, Monday through Friday at 6:50AM for 40 minutes. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM for zazen instruction, zazen, and talks and discussions on Zen and Buddhist practice. I’m John. I’ve been living in this neighborhood for 17 years and sitting zazen for 40 years. A somewhat unorthodox Soto Zen Pri …

What is this group all about? Our members aim to become better writers in social scientific disciplines and to see more of our work published. We also like to spend time with others in a lively social venue where we can share good times, good drinks, and good food. Where did the idea for this group come from? If you're like me, the challenge of writing books, chapters, and journal articles for publication can be vexing at times. Rather than succumb to the pressure, I thought it would be better …