A long-time practitioner of insight meditation (known as “vipassana” in the Buddhist tradition), James Tobin, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist by training, has found in his study of Buddhism and the “Dharma” a range of significant ideas regarding psychological and spiritual identity that have considerable applicability to contemporary love relationships. Buddhist concepts such as attachment, the conditioned mind, impermanence, “anata” (emptiness; no self), discernment, and liberation constitu …

… ~)p The LAUGHING BUDDHA MEDITATION SANGHA ~ Santa Monica CA 90405  A more Outside-The-Box Buddhism ~for~ a much more Maverick Spirited Inner-Quest thru Buddhist Insight Meditation that will Nourish an Iconoclast Intelligence and A Good-Hearted Mind. PART ONE ~    *Taking up a Buddhist Meditation Practice and sticking with it, is WORK ! Yet, the long-time, long-range results are so peacefully, quietly worth it. ____________________________________________________________  Buddha always …

… We are a group of friendly, sincere, warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism, who are dedicated to providing both newcomers to Buddhism as well as established practitioners an opportunity to study, learn, & practice the Buddhist teachings. Buddhism is an insightful and inspiring journey to discover the true nature of ourselves and the nature of reality around us. It provides us with tools to analyze and reflection on our life and see the causes and conditions t …

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 …

HI... I HAVE MADE THIS MEET UP FOR KOREANS, CHINESE, OR JAPANESE SPEAKING PEOPLE, WHO WOULD LIKE TO DEEPEN KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND ONE ANOTHER THROUGH DISCUSSIONS ABOUT SUCH SUBJECTS AS HISTORY, POLITICS, CULTURES, TRADITIONS, RELIGIONS, PARTICULARLY ZEN BUDDHISM AND AMIDA SECT, MENTALITY, EDUCATION, NORMS, SOCIETY, TRAVEL ... THERE MAY BE A SHARP SUBJECT SUCH AS ' HISTORY' CONCERNING THIS REGION, AS IT MAY TOUCH DELICATE AND SENSITIVE PART OF UNFORTUNATE TIME OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; WARS IN …

Come join us in a relaxed entertaining discussion of issues of non-duality. If you are a fan of writers such as Alan Watts, Nathan Gill, Tony Parsons, Wayne Liquorman (Ram Tzu), Sailor Bob Adamson, Adyashanti, Stephen Batchelor, Ramesh S. Balsekar, Gary Crowley, Jeff Foster, Steve Hagen, Leo Hartong, Chuck Hillig, Jerry Katz, Jan Kersschot, Ken Keyes, Jr., Peter Marjason, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Eckhart Tolle, John Wheeler, Ken Wilber, Wei Wu Wei, Buddha, Buddhism, or Ad …

  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 s …

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.

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 …

This Sangha is dedicated to helping people realize their True Nature and Awaken to the divinity of their being; through Meditation, Proper Philosophical Understanding, Qi Gong, Sacred Earth Stewardship, and Walking our Practice in the "Real World". Check out our website: thislittlezendo.wordpress.com Learn more about JunPo, the Abbott of Hollow Bones, in his just released Biography: A Heart Blown Open at Amazon or other Book Sellers.

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 …

Visit our website at http://www.DzogchenLA.org for more information. Visit our sister Meetup Group for Los Angeles & Pasadena at http://www.meetup.com/Dzogchen-Center-LA

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.

Join us for weekly open guided meditation sessions in San Pedro that focus on the chakras, or energy enters, and associated visualizations, breathwork, chanting, and more. Classes are suitable for all levels! A 4-week introductory class is also available periodically and offered through the South Bay Adult School at their Manhattan Beach location. All classes are non-denominational and draw on chakra teachings from multiple traditions, including yoga, energy healing modalities, and Buddhism.

Yokoji Long Beach Zen Meditation Group is affiliated with Yokoji-Zen Mountain Center, an international Zen Center located in the Mountains East of the L.A. basin.  We have a fantastic saturday morning program which includes two half hour periods of meditation, Coffee, tea, and snacks, and then a Dharma talk by one of Tenshin Roshi's senior students.  We also have a Thursday evening sit which consists of just 2 half hour sitting periods. Please look at our website ZMC.org for more information.   …

Shaolin Temple Torrance The Shaolin Temple Torrance is one of the main branches of Shaolin Temple China in USA. Our temple offers traditional Shaolin Kung Fu 功夫, Tai Chi 洗髓经，易筋经 ,Women self defense, Yoga and Zen Meditation 曹洞禅. Our temple provides 1500 years traditional training essential for longevity, wellness, flexibility, self defense, 18 weapons and kung fu skills.                       Shaolin Monks Iron Head                       Shaolin Traditional Arm Training                       S …