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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 me

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less than 1 mile away
Santa Monica, CA
204
Buddhists or Dharma Students
5.00 5.009

Were you blown away by "The New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle? Did you ever want to talk about it with others? I'm starting an informal chat group for people excited by Being. Come sit in my big living room with 18' high glass windows looking out over g

2.7 miles away
Pacific Palisades, CA
61
NOWies
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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 clea

5.3 miles away
Los Angeles, CA
195
practitioners
5.00 5.0010

Have you heard about Pure Land Buddhism or Shin Buddhism? It is the most popular Buddhist school in Japan but has not been discovered yet by most Americans. By discussing books based on Shinran’s teaching, we learn more about Pure Land Buddhism. Pl

5.8 miles away
Los Angeles, CA
7
Members
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Come out and study Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and listen to the Buddha Dharma! We have monthly services and informal Dharma discussions on the 16th of every month, as well as various other social and community events throughout the year. What is Jod

6.5 miles away
Culver City, CA
20
Dharma Seekers
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THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA December 17, 2009 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM The Bodhi Tree Bookstore West Hollywood, CA By Donation Only "Develop a sense

8.4 miles away
West Hollywood, CA
122
for Teachings of the Buddha...
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Meet fellow Buddhists near you! Come to a local Buddhism Meetup to rediscover the Dharma and find enlightenment through the practice of skillful karma. All are welcome, so come share activities, friendship and fun!

11.7 miles away
Los Angeles, CA
17
Hokekko
5.00 5.002

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

13.8 miles away
Burbank, CA
63
Meditators
5.00 5.008

The "dynamic void" meditation of relax is a simple, very profound technique which allows anyone to realize a total state of relaxation and mental calm that is rarely achieved. It is free of charge and open to anyone who is sincerely interested in

13.9 miles away
Los Angeles, CA
328
Meditators
5.00 5.004

We are an informal group of people interested in spirituality. We meet regulary for light discussion usually over coffee or tea or in a park. Besides discussions, we may also do some light meditation from time to time. Some modern teachers that th

14.4 miles away
Los Angeles, CA
38
Spirituality Fans
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Discuss a book & have dinner with interesting & intelligent people on the Eastside. I like to read literary fiction & spiritual books (e.g. Tolle, Chodron, contemporary spiritual writers with an Eastern sensibility), and am looking for people who lik

14.4 miles away
Los Angeles, CA
25
Readers
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You've come to the right place if you're excited about tapping into the absolute pure core of your being and activating the incredible strength and wisdom hidden in the depths of your life! The purpose of the teachings of Buddhism is to enable al

14.9 miles away
Los Angeles, CA
79
Buddhahood Seekers
5.00 5.006

Meet other local people who are interested in studying the teachings of Lau Tzu, Confucius, and other ancient Chineses philosophers and discovering how those teachings can elevate our spirit and improve the quality of our relationships.

17.1 miles away
Agoura Hills, CA
53
Personal Growth Seekers
5.00 5.008

PasaDharma Zen Group is open to people of all spiritual traditions and walks of life who would like to experience the life changing practice of meditation and awareness. We have been meeting in Pasadena for over 10 years. We get together in Pasadena

22.5 miles away
Pasadena, CA
218
Zen Practicioners
5.00 5.0022

The Answer Model is an exciting new model of human behavior that suggests many of us can become unconsciously addicted to our own pain and distress. Emotional distress triggers the release of stress hormones that are known to have many of the same ef

23.3 miles away
Pasadena, CA
87
Members
4.50 4.507
Private

Meet other local people who are interested in discussing the essential words of spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle.

27.5 miles away
Sierra Madre, CA
91
Eckhart Tolle Fans
4.50 4.5011

NOTE: RIGHT NOW I'M LOOKING FOR AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE THAT CAN MEET ONCE A WEEK ON A WEEKNIGHT OR ON THE WEEKEND TO MEDITATE FOR 1 1/2 HOURS IN THE COSTA MESA AREA. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE E-MAIL ME. TRANSMISSION:A Meditation for the New Age In

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41.3 miles away
Costa Mesa, CA
62
Meditators
5.00 5.002

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 psych

45.1 miles away
Newport Beach, CA
49
Members
4.50 4.504

Non-denominational Buddhist meditation classes and retreats led by Rev. Hye Wol Sunim, a Sri Lankan monk ordained in two Buddhist traditions. Sunim is a very personable, friendly, and down to earth guy. The meditation meetups can meet in someone's

45.6 miles away
Palmdale, CA
23
Meditators
4.50 4.5010
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