One Heart Zen: Learn & join in Zen Meditation (Zazen) near Union Square. Whether you are a long time practitioner, a recent beginner, or just thinking about it, you are welcome. Weekday mornings, Monday through Friday at 6:50AM for 40 minutes. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM for zazen instruction, zazen, and talks and discussions on Zen and Buddhist practice. I’m John. I’ve been living in this neighborhood for 17 years and sitting zazen for 40 years. A somewhat unorthodox Soto Zen Pri …

Modern-Day Meditation® Meditate: Open your heart, body and mind, Calm yourself, Think clearly and access answers for your life, and change in the ways you want to! Use the Modern-Day Meditation to help you evolve spiritually or to improve the quality of your material life. The Modern Day Meditation is a place to learn techniques to release and let go of pent up emotions and tensions, to find calm, to think clearly from your higher intelligence, and to receive solutions to life's challenges. Mo …

SWIMMING AGAINST THE STREAM: THE BOSTON VOLUNTEERS They said it was impossible. They said it couldn't be done. Create a way to organize and empowers thousands of caring people to help fellow Bostonians in need? And do it in a no-hassle, no commitment way where folks can easily choose where and how they want to help? When we started the Boston Volunteers, we bucked all the trends. No mandatory training sessions for new people. No large corporate structures or high costs. Simply a bunch of good- …

Open Awareness Sangha is a group of friends who meet for meditation and discussion on Monday nights, 7:30 pm at the Cambridge Friends Meeting House. (The Friends Meeting House is located at 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, MA 02138) The format is very relaxed and open— anyone interested in contemplative practice is welcome! At the heart of these meditation sessions is the silent exploration of what we refer to as Open Awareness. We all know what it means to feel closed, limited, vulnerable, or se …

Free Tai Chi Classes with master level teacher Zhou Xuan Yun When:  Sundays from 9:00am - 10:00am Where: Boston Common (opposite the movie theater on Tremont St) _________________________________________________________________ Taiji can give you the strength of a lumberjack, the pliability of a child, and the peace of mind of a sage. -Chinese Proverb Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) or “Grand Ultimate Fist” is often described as “meditation in motion”. Wudang Taiji Quan, combines ancient Chinese wellne …

The more I talk about this with my friends, the more I realize I'm not the only one who finds it tough to rebuild the community of friends that disbanded within a few years of college graduation. So, with that in mind, here's a group for girls who want a group of girls to meet with for brunch, shopping, girls' nights out, book clubs -- whatever our hearts desire! The only point here is to meet people, make friends, and hopefully have fun doing it. For convenience (because I know the Green Li …

Th is group is for people who enjoy listening and dancing to Rockabilly live music ..   We will continue to try to have and list live music venues and bands that specialize in Rockabilly music in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas. Listen and dancing your heart away. Lots of singles show up to these events. Why? because singles like to dance and meet people. lHey you might even catch rockabilly music at a car show with some good old hot rods.. Rockabilly music is also great to swing dance …

This is a great way to meet new people, enjoy the outdoors year-round, attend social activities, and develop friendships that will last a lifetime! Innitou Ski Runners was founded in 1938 and is part of the non-profit Eastern Inter-Club Ski League (EICSL). The club is centrally located in the heart of the White Mountain Valley in Glen, NH where there are countless number of ways to enjoy the outdoors year-round. Joining this meetup will allow you to learn more about event filled weekends at …

Do you wonder why others are in satisfying loving relationships and you are not? Do you wonder what you're "doing wrong"? Are you confused about what “Intimacy” actually means? (No, it doesn't mean “sex.”) Are you frustrated with one-night stands or platonic dates? Are you ready to create the relationship of your heart’s desire? You deserve it! This Meetup group is dedicated to teaching you the very necessary skills of Intimacy that you need to create deep, long-lasting relationship(s). The end …

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"If at age 20 you are not a Communist then you have no heart. If at age 30 you are not a Capitalist then you have no brains." (George Bernard Shaw) This group is for chilled out young people in their mid 20's to mid 30's who, like me, may have recently moved (or moved back) to this area. This is a group for those hoping to meet new friends and build a network of people. We will do things like meet for coffee, hold book clubs, go wine tasting, go line dancing, go mini-golfing, go to comedy shows, …

Inbound Marketing University is where you to go to learn why content is king and the business blog is still king of social media. You also learn from real-world case studies how to do inbound, aka content, marketing from professionals who have 'been there done that' again and again and .... Weekly training is offered up WEBINAR style until we reach critical mass. At which time, professional blogger Bill Belew, MBA marketing professor, published author and international in-demand speaker will com …

This meetup will open your heart and mind to the wisdom of God's love: Sophia. Sophia, the feminine aspect of God, has been spoken of by the mystics of all times. What is the energy and consciousness of Sophia? How will you know if you are tapping into it? What could this loving wisdom reveal in you and about you?

We walk through Boston on Good Friday, making the Stations of the Cross at churches. This is to make reparation to God for the sin of abortion, whether we participated in it actively or by our silence, or whether we just want to comfort His Sacred Heart. My husband and I have organized this procession since 1988, and now my kids help a lot. Click here for our plan: http://wayofthecrossforlife.org/2012-03-30_TheGoodCatholicLife_0269.mp3 Join this Meetup to get a reminder for Good Friday! Colbe Ma …

Open Source Fashion started in New York City in April 2011. We have cultivated communities of helpful fashion, retail, and tech innovators in NYC and DC, and now look to do the same in Boston! The idea of the OSF Meetup group is to bring like minded people together to openly share ideas, contacts, and expertise with each other for the benefit of the entire meetup community, and our individual projects. The continuous emergence of new technologies and products are constantly changing how business …

The Boston Israel Cleantech Alliance connects cleantech investors, entrepreneurs, academic researchers and government officials in Israel and Boston. Speakers at our events have included: - Shai Agassi, CEO, Better Place - Isaac Berzin, Founder, GreenFuel Technologies - Ory Zik, CEO, HelioFocus - Eytan Levy, CEO, Emefcy; Venture Partner, Israel Cleantech Ventures - Sivan Borowich, Founder, Jewish Heart for Africa - David Faiman, Director, Ben-Gurion National Solar Energy Center - Congre …

Sponsored by the Oratory of St. Catherine of Siena (a constituent ministry of the Independent Catholic Christian Church), we welcome all who want to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The prayer time will include a celebration of Holy Communion by the Rev. Sandra Hutchinson. All are welcome to attend; all Christians are welcome to participate in the communion. The focus of this monthly prayer time is on a just, secure peace in Jerusalem and all of the surrounding region. All prayer concerns for th …

The heart and soul of MDI in Massachusetts and New England resides in our men's teams, where teams of men gather to listen, to advise, and to support each other. We also offer larger events to support each other in our success in relationships, with our families, in our careers and in our communities. You may also visit www.mdijawbone.org or www.backbonedivision.com for more information about our circle of men. Jawbone and Backbone are both circles of men affiliated with MDI which is an organiza …

We play both boardgames and card games, including Classics like Monopoly or Scrabble German style games like Carcassonne or Settlers of Catan Card games like Hearts and Bridge Anything you want to bring and play We will pick a cool venue for each meetup and grab drinks while playing games. Come play boardgames and hang out!

Welcome to Fit Camp an awesome Free Summer Fitness Group that meets on Saturdays for A Free Introductory Fit Camp. I love group fitness and I can't think of a better way to share it with you. A great way for friends, family and neighbors to workout together. We will get Fit and have Fun doing it. Whether you are an active fitness enthusiast or you are just beginning, Fit Camp is for you. We have something for everyone and you workout at your own pace with a great support team and a trainer that …

This is a group for anyone and everyone who enjoys making awesome stuff. Whether your thing is software, electronics, or knitting, we want to provide a space where you can meet fellow tinkerers and make to your heart's content. It's our aim to create a community within the Greater Boston area that encourages building, breaking, and most importantly, learning. http://cambridgehackspace.com/

Ever wish you had someone to talk to who understood your emotional attachment to the characters of The Realm?  Or why you just want to read one more chapter before you go to bed?  Whether you are a long time fan of the books or have just gotten into the show or anywhere in between come join us relive the drama while meeting new people and exploring new places in the heart of the city (Boston not Kings Landing)!

EXOTIC PEN PRESENTS - WRITER'S & ILLUSTRATORS! PLEASE JUST COME! Bring sample of your writing or ART just hang with us as we share. Monday's tba! come!! Our last meet up gave us a profound glimpse into talents from our group. Please sign up for our group. We will appreciate your being with us. Come anyway. Don't you LOVE writing? The following was written by former leader, Danny Y. (except for minor edits) Have you ever dreamed of writing your own book or novel someday but never got around to i …

Meet men while talking about what's important As a gay, bisexual or socially straight man attracted to men in the greater Boston area, you have a positive outlook on life and want to get the most out of life and relationships.  Personal growth, meaningful relationships and a fulfilling life are important to you. You want to pursue a healthy lifestyle, expand your knowledge and skills, and connect with likeminded men. The idea of talking about real issues in a safe and fun environment is appealin …

This group is a place where you can find information about meeting different spiritual teachers whose teaching is connected to the East (India, Tibet, Nepal, Japan, etc - Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen, etc) and are visiting Boston / New England. We include anyone who can expand our mind and hearts, and help us to question our deepest reactions and strongly held beliefs. Feel free to suggest meetups by sending me an email at shunyamprem@yahoo.com with an event you are organizing, attending or want to s …

This club is created to explore the understanding of how to consciously activate neuropathways inside the brain. When we pay attention to any body part, chi-energy moves into that area, chi-energy creates more sensation so we feel that area more, when we feel the area more our brain can create more movement in that part of the body.  This is the principal understanding how conscious activation works in the brain. Activation of the Imaging System in the Brain: Being aware of the middle of the bra …

Do you wonder why others are dating and you are not? Do you wonder what you're "doing wrong?" Are you left feeling dissatisfied and confused after a date? Are you frustrated and feeling hopeless? Ready to create the relationship that you desire? You deserve it! This Meetup group is dedicated to teaching you the skills you need to create the relationship(s) you desire. YOU WILL LEARN TO: *Become naturally flirtatious...the kind of woman that people naturally gravitate towards *Create an aura that …

A very warm welcome to our Southerners Meetup Group!  Being Southern is a state of mind, and we find ourselves longing for the charm of the old South, and our way of life back home.  Come join in to meet with other displaced Southerners, who love and miss the South, but are loving the charm of New England, too!  We will enjoy activities together such as brunch, football viewings, poker night, southern food, reminiscing about the South and our good ole Southern traditions.  Feel free to offer sug …