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 ( …

Please graze around this site - ya' don't have to read it all at one time... * Be Sure to Read Part 2 to kinda 'get' where we're 'at' - so plz SCROLL about 1/3 the ways down this page ~ thanks & enjoy ! Part 2 is a MUST read, guys ! ___________________ . ~ LOCATION ~ Driving DIRECTIONS & Parking Info see PAGES tab back up on the Nav Bar The LAUGHING BUDDHA MEDITATION SANGHA Santa Monica CA 90405 _________________________ Beginners Very Welcome ! ______________________ C O N T A C T   …

WE ARE AN ASSOCIATION OF OPEN MINDED NONSECTARIAN BUDDHISTS TO MEET, GREET, EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE, LEARN AND CHAT RE:BUDDHISM. PLEASE JOIN IF YOU WANT TO MEET LIKE MINDED PEOPLE AND ENJOY MOMENT OF ENLIGHTENMENT. make yourself your refuge; there is no other refuge. Make truth your island, make truth your refuge; there is no other refuge. Digha Nikaya, 16 Do not pursue the past. Do not lose yourself in the future. The past no longer is. The future has not yet come. Looking deeply at life as it is. I …

Hello Do you want to be happy? Do you know how to be happy? Sounds like a silly question, but most of us don't! Although earning piles of money, finding a wonderful partner or 'the perfect job' may seem like the answer for a while, eventually life teaches us that true happiness lies elsewhere! Well, welcome to the Los Angeles Meetup Group “Buddhist Methods for Developing True Happiness & Wellbeing”. We are a group of friendly, sincere, warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajr …

Welcome to the Santa Monica Buddhist Meditation Meetup Our classes are hosted by Sakya Samten Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist center from the Sakya Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and one of the four major traditions of Buddhism in Tibet. The meditation technique is simple and very good for both beginners and those with some previous experience of meditation. Each class gives an introduction to two types of Buddhist meditation, a guided calm-abiding meditation to develop a clear and peaceful state of …

Mahasukha Center serves as the home of the Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles (ACI-LA). ACI-LA is a charitable, non-profit organization that offers the authentic yoga, meditation and philosophy teachings of the Dalai Lama’s lineage of Tibetan Buddhism for the modern lifestyle of the West. Please join our meetup to stay connected and be informed of our events.

Zenshuji is a Sōtō Zen temple dedicated to bringing the 2,500-year-old teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha to America as illuminated by Dōgen Zenji and Keizan Zenji, the Two Founders of Sōtō Zen Buddhism. Our mission is to offer the ethnically diverse area of greater Los Angeles guidance in Sōtō Zen practice for those interested in satisfying spiritual, intellectual, and social needs. Zenshuji is located in the heart of Los Angeles in the Little Tokyo/Arts District area. We offer Zen practice for all …

With crazy amounts of gratitude, Welcome! Take what resonates and leave the rest... **Please know the number of of RSVPs on MeetUp does NOT reflect how many people will be at class. The average number of people attending our group is 20-25. Thank you so much for joining our wonderful group! Come meditate with us. No registration is necessary, all are welcome and it's totally free! Simply, we are using the 2,600 year old tradition in the context of the 21st century to cultivate love and compassio …

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 de …

Prajnaparamita Buddhist Center in Santa Monica is the second Kadampa Buddhist Center in Los Angeles. Opened in 2006, its purpose is to provide a facility where the people of west Los Angeles can train in meditation and other practices of Kadampa Buddhism. The center offers a range of meditation classes, study programs, chanted meditations and weekend events. The classes combine guided meditation with practical advice on how to reduce stress and solve problems in daily life. Taught by Westerners, …

I'm starting this group to offer an introduction to basics of Zen meditation, seated and walking style. With discussion and instruction. In a casual and non-religious setting. All level & style of meditators welcome.

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 dire …

This is an established meditation group running for more than 6 years opening up to new members using meetup.com. We are an small 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 20 minute silent meditation followed by a 40 minute dharma/sutta talk led by Sunim Hye Wol, followed by another 20 minute sit. Afterw …

Visit our website at www.DzogchenLA.org for more information. Also visit our sister Meetup Group in Orange County at www.meetup.com/Dzogchen-Center-OC

Cultivate more joy in and out! Open your heart and become an even greater beacon of joy for the world. We practice the Yoga of Joy (Tibetan & Primordial Yoga from Dakini Yuan Miao) to create inner peace, compassion and wisdom--using mantras, mudras, visualizations, postures, and breathwork. We also practice Vajra wind breath techniques and other spontaneous, energetic Himalayan healing/meditation practices. We are dedicated to celebrating our true natures: love, joy and abundance! We also engage …

I’m a Woman and I OM. I’m a woman who practices Orgasmic Meditation. For 15 minutes a man gently strokes my clitoris, he stays fully clothed the whole time, and afterward, we go our separate ways.  There’s no cost, no expectations and no further obligation of any kind. It’s that simple. And you can have it too. Across the US and around the globe, men and women are learning and practicing Orgasmic Meditation because, in a world with outdated and unsatisfying options, it’s a simple and easy way t …

Explore your natural ability to find more wisdom, love, inner peace, freedom and passion for life. Gain a better understanding of dreams, past lives and your unique nature as Soul, a spark of God. Help life flow in a smoother and happier direction. One form of personal meditation we explore is  known as a "Spiritual Exercise". This type of simple meditation (or non-directed prayer) uses your creative imagination to discover your eternal self, Soul. Recall and resolve lessons from past lives. Th …

Meditation Sitting Group. A Retreat-level experience every Tuesday evening which includes: 45-minute silent sit recorded dharma talk & discussion closing metta or loving kindness meditation dana for rent only ~ $5 suggested

This is a very informal meditation technique, designed to allow you, no matter what your experience, to "Start where you are". The form of meditation that I teach is based on Tibetan Buddhist meditation, using both mindfullness and single pointed meditation, along with breathing, chakra work, and movement.  Since I am fascinated with consciousness and the brain, I try to demystify some of how we operate mentally through what I have learned about neuroscience, I have been a meditation student for …

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 (Ente …

Calling all Queers! Cleanse, revitalize and energize your body through the healing powers of yoga!

Explore your natural ability to find more wisdom, love, inner peace, freedom, and greater passion for life.   Gain a better understanding of dreams, past lives and your unique nature as Soul, a spark of God. Help life flow in a smoother and happier direction. One form of personal meditation we explore is  known as a "Spiritual Exercise". This type of simple meditation (or non-denominational prayer) uses your creative imagination to discover your eternal self, Soul.  Recall and resolve lessons f …

We meet to practice mindful walking (kinhin) and meditation in Griffith Park. The Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under a tree, but we aren't that lazy. Take a nice stroll through the park while clearing your head!

We are an LGBTQ group dedicated to cultivating our spiritual identity while embracing our sexual identity, and developing our connections to ourselves, our families, and our communities. We learn and practice Vipassana meditation, cultivate awareness and mindfulness, develop wisdom and compassion by exploring the teachings of the Buddha. We are an inclusive group that welcomes all in our wonderfully diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual,Transgender, Queer community in Los Angeles. We meet at, and are …

Explore your natural ability to find more wisdom, love, inner peace and freedom in your life. Gain a better understanding of dreams, past lives and your unique nature as Soul, a spark of God. Help life flow in a smoother and happier direction. One form of personal meditation we explore is known as a "Spiritual Exercise". This type of simple meditation (or non-directed prayer) uses your creative imagination to discover your eternal self, Soul.  We also discuss reincarnation, and finding peace an …

This group is for Singles who are SERIOUSLY open to and strive for a more optimistic, humorous, positive outlook. Buddhist, peaceful types are especially welcome as long as they don't subscribe to that doomsday crap lol. We are independent thinkers who like to have fun, expand our consciousness, and participate in making the world a better place - both physically and mentally. We are open to the basic "Law of Attraction" premise of simply "focusing on what is wanted," therefore we try to remembe …

Workshops, classes & exhibitions in painting and creativity with Linda Jacobson. Art and Spirit is dedicated to spiritual transformation through creativity. Artistic expression brings us in touch with our true essence. The passion of Linda Jacobson’s paintings, seminars and classes is to inspire and guide through this awakening. Linda Jacobson’s life has been committed to creative and spiritual unfoldment. She believes that creativity is a manifestation of the divine spirit flowing through us an …

This is a great group for anyone interested in the most important connection in the history of thought. Two very profound areas of philosophy and thinking emerged in civilization -- The East and The West. There are so many interesting intersections but there have only been a handful of thinkers like Carl Jung or Herman Hesse that have let these traditions speak to each other. Our exploration is more than "he said, she said." We will generate a new way of looking at the world through our journey.