… We are interested in the exploration of the practical connection of dharma practice in our daily lives. The focus of the class is the belief that what we do off the cushion matters, and that engagement is more than a buzz word. SPIRITUAL REVOLUTION! Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society was established by Noah Levine with the wish to create and sustain communities of healthy, accountable, wise and compassionate people from every walk of life. We welcome people from all racial, economic, …

About Mindfulness Exercises: The practice of self regulation of the autonomic nervous system. We teach integrated mind-body mental exercises to trigger a natural parasympathetic response in the autonomic nervous system. This response releases powerful neurochemicals (biochemicals) that regulate the immune system. Regulation of the immune system transforms the human body at the cellular level. This natural transformation affects our view, how we feel, and ultimately our perception of reality, it …

You are invited to join us in our daily meditation practice. We sit Monday trough Friday at 'Against The Stream' - a great place to sit. Pillows are provided as well as some guidance if you need some. All techniques are welcome (just no chanting for obvious reasons). It's a great way to start the day and it's free.

This is a book club for anyone interested in Buddhism and/or philosophy of life. We will be reading and discussing books such as The Living Buddha, Buddhism the First Millenium, Unlocking the Mysteries of Birth and death etc...Daisaku Ikeda is a Buddhist leader, peacebuilder, a prolific writer, poet, educator and founder of a number of cultural, educational and peace research institutions around the world. As third president of the Soka Gakkai (value-creating society) and founder of the Soka Gak …

This is an established meditation group running for more than 5 years opening up to new members using meetup.com. We are an intimate group that is non-dogmatic, non-sectarian and primarily focused on meditation practice and sutta study. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at a private residence in Los Feliz near Griffith Park. Meetings consist of a 25 minute silent meditation followed by a 40 minute dharma/sutta talk led by Sunim Hye Wol, followed by another 25 minute sit. Aft …

What: We meet every Saturday for a guided meditation and discussion. We practice Mindfulness Meditation (Vipassana) in the style of Shinzen Young. ALL are welcome! The group is led by Jessica Graham. Jessica studies meditation with Shinzen Young and Michael Taft and has been teaching since 2009. She regularly contributes to the blog deconstructingyourself.com. No experience necessary. Where: Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center Dance Studio 1110 Bates Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029 (E …

This Los Angeles group meets to meditate, take classes (archery, flower arranging, spiritual practices). People who want more depth and sanity in their lives should join. Learn to meditate and naturally grow your confidence, mindful awareness, and compassion. Free guided instruction and dharma talks available to the public at our Eagle Rock center and Westside group, and now in Carpinteria. We also offer a wide variety of classes and programs in meditation, Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, and …

Shingonji Temple is a religious center located in the heart of Southern California, dedicated for people seeking Buddhist teaching and spiritual healing. Alongside meditation and the study of core principles taught in general Buddhism, the purpose of Shingonji is to provide guidance and instruction in the dharmic vehicle of Esoteric Buddhism (also called Vajrayana, or Mantrayana), as preserved for nearly 1,200 years by our founder Kobo Daishi (Kukai). We provide a place where people can form a c …

We are an association of Buddhist practitioners who cultivate in order to help others, not only to help ourselves. We meet every weekend to chant, recite the Buddha’s name, meditate, listen to Sutra lectures by Master YongHua, and enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch. All our programs are offered free of charge and are open to all who would like to join. We simultaneously practice the Chan and Pure Land branches of Mahayana Buddhism. For example, we utilize the Chan training techniques in order …

This group is for all interested in meditation and other peaceful events. Our group offers Qi Gong, Yoga, Meditation & "Cupping" a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are also looking to expand the area of Native American & Mother Earth Spirituality. Our meditation practice follows that of Gotama Buddha from over 2500 years ago. Our group is open to all faiths and belief systems. The purpose of this group is to share the life-tools to attain the inner peace and happiness that is within each …

Namaste! Meet those interested in a Dharma path and Tibetan Buddhists near you! Come to the Buddhism Meetup group to discover the Dharma through the practice of wisdom and compassion. We have regular meetings and organize visits by masters of meditation in the Mahayana and Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Why Tibetan Buddhism? Well, in their mountainous isolation, the Tibetans did an amazing job of preserving the teachings of the Buddha, going back to the times of the great Mahasiddhas ( …

THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA with Etan Boritzer Develop a sense of urgency. -- The Buddha by donation Because of the great variety of Buddhist traditions currently practiced (Tibetan, Tantric, Zen, etc) there is some confusion as to the basic tenets which Siddatha Gotama (563 BC to 480 BC) the Buddha himself taught to the order of monks, nuns and laity in Northern India for 45 years after his 'awakening.' THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA presents these basic tenets and their conceptual bearings dir …

We are a non-sectarian Buddhist organization. The core of our vision is to communicate Buddhist teachings on how to eliminate pain and suffering, build a community of meditators in the West Los Angeles area, and develop innovative ways to share our work. We teach mindfulness meditation classes grounded in the early Pali canon of the Theravada tradition. Mindfulness meditation classes or insight meditation classes assist us to increase our capacity to cultivate attention in a focused way. Our min …

WHAT IS ZY QIGONG? ZY Qigong is an ancient Chinese art of healing and spiritual development, steeped in Shamanic, Taoist, and Buddhist traditions. This meditation-based energy practice combines gentle movement, breath, and mindful awareness to activate, store and focus energy. It teaches us to stimulate creativity, develop intuition, and understand our place in and connection to the Universe. At higher levels, it teaches a method of dialogue with the information and energy of the surrounding …

We practice mindfulness in the tradition of Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. We will occasionally join the local Sanghas that meet once a week. We also practice mindfulness in nature with Gaia Sangha: sometimes that is a meditative beach clean up, or a walk in Griffith Park. We will also meet up for special events like Thich Nhat Hanh's public talk in Pasadena or retreats at Deer Park monastery. We vary in our experience with meditation and the study of Buddhism, but share a common d …