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 …

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 …

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 & Buddhist Study with Dharma Teacher Khedrub Zangmo. We meet every Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm for Meditation, Teachings and Discussion, at the Pasadena Senior Center, in the Dance Studio. The class usually consists of 45 minutes guided meditation, 15 minutes break and 1 hour discussion. We meet every Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm for Meditation, Teachings, and Discussion, unless there is a special arrangement. (Please check our calendar for changes and updates) The class usually consists o …

Have you heard "Pure Land Buddhism"? Let's talk with us about the purpose of life!

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 …

The Topanga meditation sangha is a group interested in practicing meditation and Zen Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings. The beauty of Topanga combined with the peacefulness of meditation makes this a mini retreat. We have a common desire to engage in mindful meditation, create a compassionate Sangha (group), read Buddhist teachings and develop peaceful and conscious lifestyles. All levels of meditators are invited. We meet the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 4:0 …

The Path of the Shaman weaves between ordinary and non-ordinary reality. As your awareness expands to include the underlying energy matrix of life, so does your field of opportunities. Your inner guides and Tribal Soul hold the key to your talents and strengths. Experience the ease and grace of following the Solar Seasons. Align with the Flow of Life and health and abundance are natural. Follow ancient practices to experience from your heart-center -- and a path of Beauty and creativity unfolds …

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.

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 …

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   …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Join us for monthly guided meditation sessions in San Pedro or occasionally at the beach. These meditations focus on the chakras, or energy enters, and incorporate 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, ener …

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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 t …

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 …

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

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 …

You cannot run away from your mind. By meditation , you can train the mind to keep calm and be free from disturbances either from within or outside. Apply concentrated awareness to the internal confusion and mental conflicts, and observe or pay attention to all the changing states of your mind. When the mind is properly developed, it bring happiness and bliss. If the mind is neglected, it runs you into endless troubles and difficulties. The disciplined mind is strong and effective, while the wav …

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, …

SUBJECT: PUBLIC ISSUE ABOUT SOME EVIL CULT LEADERS UNDER THE BUDDHIST ROBE SEX AND CORRUPTION THREAT OF KARMA VS TRUE DHARMA CHAN, AND LAW TO SUE FOR FRAUD! THIS IS MY PUBLIC FORUM AND I WELCOME ANYONE'S ARGUMENT. THIS MEETUP WILL LEAD YOU TO THE TRUTH ABOUT BUDDHISM AND CORRECT YOUR MISUNDERSTANDING ABOUT KARMA, CHAN, AMITA, REBIRTH, EMPTINESS,  CAUSE AND ,EFFECT ! PUBLIC ISSUE WORLDWIDE! SINCE THIS IS MY DEBATE FORUM, ANY MEMBER CAN MODIFY THIS ESSAY. WE WILL DISCUSS WITH LOGICS! IF YOU SU …

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 …

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.

THIS IS MY PUBLIC FORUM AND I WELCOME DEBATE! SINCE THIS IS MY DEBATE FORUM, ANY MEMBER CAN MODIFY THIS ESSAY. WE WILL DISCUSS WITH LOGICS! We meet once a month at a Buddhist Association Office in Los Angeles( at the moment there are about 50 members). Come join.  We will have a deep discussion about the Amita Sutra and Amita, about whom a lot of people misunderstand. The Amita you now learned from the sutras is not the true Amita! The fundamental principles of Mahāyāna doctrine were based on t …

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation, coming from the Buddha himself over twenty five hundred years ago, but necessary now more than ever. Our group of Insight Meditation sits on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, from 1-3 PM at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center (in the Chapel), 5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275. Our "sits" consist of forty minutes of silent sitting meditation, twenty minutes of "mindf …