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 …

George's guided meditations create a field of energy, power and peace to enhance your spirit-mind connection through direct perception and awareness of the Universal field. The session lasts for approximately one hour. The cost is $30.00 A gifted teacher and mentor, George James is transforming the way the world views physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness. Via meditation, classes and workshops, George continues to expand humanity's understanding of the crucial connection be …

Mental Abuse is frequently undetected.  However, the internal pain is a constant reminder of the verbal bashing, mind games, manipulations, etc.  Even in the presence of others, no one can hear your cry for help.  There's no scars on the outside, so nobody notice your inner wounds. YOU are NOT alone. We are CHAMPIONS! Hurt No More.  Healing is a reality     Togehter, we shall heal, laugh, and fulfill dreams. As a loyal team, we will make the U-Turn  to a lifetime make-over.   If you are seeking …

Hi all, Welcome to the Baltimore Coffee meetup. I hope to hold some successful events. Here are some of the things I have in mind. 1. Just darn good conversation. 2. Cupping. 3. Coffee Party. 4. Home Roasting. 5. Various methods of making coffee (so far I have 5). As of now, I just want people to start showing up and get some other ideas. I live in Towson, but can go anywhere in the Baltimore area. So check out our upcoming meeting and let's come up ways to celebra …

Hello Mamas and Papas! We are not your typical Moms Group because we include Daddies too!  We decided to start this group because we would love to meet other moms and dads and make some great friends for our children and families.  We strive to provide a place where mamas and papas can find friendship and support while our children play together. We plan time for the children AND for the parents!   Our group is geared towards babies, toddlers, preschoolers and parents of any age.  We are an act …

 Single Christian Funners is a diverse and active group of  cross-denominational Christian Single Friends who  meet, network, grow and have  fun times together!   We're all about providing ways for Single Christians of any denomination  to meet new people, build friendships, grow in Christ and serve others in the community! If you are unmarried, newly divorced,  "single-again", unattached, looking to make new friends or new to town, we encourage you to join us!  Mature in Christ and navigate the …

Connect with like-minded people who want to learn about & implement more 'green' & healthful strategies to: support earth-conscious decisions create a healthy environment - inside & outside of our homes increase energy & prevent disease expand awareness of a mind-body-spirit-earth connection live more peacefully & joyfully in a chaotic world  Our goal is to create a calendar of events where people can gather to share ideas, knowledge & experience in the following areas, and then some: …

This group is for Maryland (or anyone who doesn't mind driving) based Urban Explorers. We are people who like to go out in cities and sometimes rural settings and photograph abandoned or dilapidated buildings. We appreciate the history behind each of these buildings no matter how common they seem to most people. Often we find ourselves waking up at the crack of dawn to go road trip wherever necessary it is to go find these types of places. The experience often includes long walks or hikes and so …

A salon as a gathering "held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation. These gatherings often consciously followed Horace's definition of the aims of poetry, 'either to please or to educate' ('aut delectare aut prodesse est'). Salons, commonly associated with French literary and philosophical movements of the 17th century and 18th centuries, were carried on until quite recently, in urban settings, among like-minded …

Have you recently moved to Baltimore? Or maybe not so recently? Are you in need of some social interaction? Do you like food, booze, movies, concerts, sports, festivals etc...? Do you care about buying local, recycling, and giving back to the community? Well then please join my group. I created this group because moving to a new city and meeting like-minded people is hard, especially when you are not in school and work for a small business like I do, with only 3 other employees... This g …

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically Baltimore is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically Baltimore provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that …

We are a group of women of all ages, sizes, and talents. Some of us are married with Children, some of us are married with grown children and some of us are without children and some of us are single. We love the outdoors and finding ways to better our lives. We focus on running, swimming and biking. Some of us are good, some of us are ok and some of us need help being motivated and reminded of WHY we do what we do. We come together for camaraderie, support and understanding with one goal in min …

Quirkyalone Harford County is a group of single and unpartnered adults who would rather be single and happy than to be stuck in a bad relationship. Once we have about ten or so folks to join the group, we will begin to have meetings on a monthly(ish) basis. The idea is to come and share your successes, failures and everything in between with like-minded, independent singles. As the group takes shape, activities of general interest will be planned. Anyone age 25 or above is welcome to join, and w …

This meeting is gives a broad introduction to Buddhist meditation, ideas, and practice. A typical class consists of a guided meditation to reduce stress, tension and distractions, followed by a short lecture in how to apply Buddhist principles into daily life. Time is allowed for questions and answers, and a final meditation. These classes are open to everyone, and suitable for "drop-in" attendance, but can also form the basis for a systematic study of Buddhist practice. Please come whenever you …

Members make a significant contribution to the well-being of residents located in the assisted living and health care facility at Glen Meadows Retirement Community. This is a new meeting group - and you would have the ability to shape the full function of the group in years to come while continuing to uphold the mission statement: The mission is to offer Christian understanding, compassion and a sense of belonging to those whose needs may be physical, psychological, social, financial or spiritua …

"T'ai chi ch'uan (or Taijiquan) is a relatively modern phrase. It came about in the late 19th century. Before that, what we now know as Taiji was called by other names, such as hao ch'uan' (translated 'loose boxing') or its more correct name of dim-mak (translated 'the striking of the vital points' or 'death-point striking'). It's ironic that the art most people call Taiji has now been reduced to a wimp's boxing rather than the 'supreme ultimate boxing,' which is what T'ai chi ch'uan means. Once …