Are you missing a type of interaction in your life that you can’t place your finger on? Do you wish conversations in your life could be deeper at times? Are you looking for others with a similar desire to engage in philosophical discourse? Would you like a low-pressure opportunity to socialize and meet people who value expansion of the mind and self through dialogue, as you do? Are you a “thinker” who wouldn’t mind being a fly on the wall during a gathering of inquisitive people? “Socrates Cafe …

Welcome to the Long Island branch of the Center for Inquiry (CFI), a nonprofit organization advancing science, reason, and secular values. The Center for Inquiry-Long Island sponsors public educational programs, philosophy discussions, book clubs, and social events. Come meet people in your neighborhood, exercise your brain, and get involved. For more information, please e-mail akelly@centerforinquiry.net.

A casual and friendly reading/discussion group. We are planning to read texts such as Plato, Kieregaard & Nietzsche.

We are a group of multi-level people interested in the study of Philosophy. We sit around debating or discussing at length topics from metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and logic. We meet every week, meetings on Skype and at a restaurant (addressing the same topic) are alternating every other week. To join the fist time to the skype calls please send a skype contact request to Andras (skype id: "andras.pap", and be logged into skype at the time of the call). New texts are always discussed first …

This is a newly formed teaching chapter of the Science of Mind Principles founded by Dr. Ernest Holmes. Mission Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a gathering place where heightened consciousness, expanded knowledge, and personal enlightment are revealed through guiding, inspiring, and teaching the Principles and Practices of the Science of Mind philosophy. Vision Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a warm, safe, diverse, …

This is a group for people interested in hanging out, drinking different kinds of beer, and discussing their perspectives on life. Each week we choose a topic and a new kind of beer to try out. We hear a 5 min presentation of the subject and then we discuss it. This group is for people from any faith or non-faith background. It's mostly about having a good time and getting to know people who like to think while they drink. We meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month.

Discuss ideas and issues in the philosophy of mind.

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

WELCOME TO THE CT MINDFULNESS/INNER PEACE GROUP! LEARN PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR LIVING IN PEACE AND JOY! MEETING TIME: 6:00pm - 8:00PM THE GROUP STUDIES various resources for practicing mindfulness, inner stillness, meditation and yogic philosophy. We may sometimes discuss A Course In Miracles and the law of attraction as it may relate to these other spiritual practices.We may read from books, listen to CDs or watch DVDs and then discuss them. We will practice exercises to evoke inner peace, feeling …

This is a group for all who are interested in the philosophy, literature, culture and art of Ancient Rome and Greece. We will discuss and share any of the above at our meetings, which will occur in Westchester County or Manhattan. No credentials necessary -- just an interest in these topics and an idea --however vague - of what you would like to discuss or want to know more about.

The pressing demands of earning a living and other commitments can make it seem as if there’s no space for anything or anyone else. Practical Philosophy shows that, despite appearances, space and freedom are always available, and can be found. Then the view enlarges, both of ourselves and of the world in which we live. By experiencing this bigger picture, things change. Life becomes more fulfilling and happier. Its challenges remain, but they are seen and dealt with in a clearer, more effectiv …

Welcome, travelers! My name is Brandon Burns and eye am a student of the School of Earth. Some of my studies include Shamanism, Kundalini Yoga, Vibrational Alchemy, Sound Healing, Elemental/Earth Magick, Paganism, Meditation, Presence, Awareness, Consciousness.... ultimately, LOVE! Eye am infinitely interested and enamored by Life and Experience and would Love to share and co-create with YOU! Welcome to this page and eye look forward to sharing space and being in commUnity with you all at some p …

Please take a moment to reflect and answer the following single-question "personality test."... Is it your understanding that you are more like (1) a THING that perceives SPACE, or (2) a SPACE that perceives THINGS? Got your answer? I've found that perhaps ninety-nine percent of this world will answer "(1) a THING that perceives SPACE." This Meetup is for the other one percent. (But, please--not the Wall Street "One Percent"!) In other words, this Meetup is for Space People to relax and hang out …

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville, NY is the perfect venue to view cutting-edge documentaries, indies & foreign films. Join a diverse group of film buffs who view films at the Burns & discuss them afterwards. All are welcome.

Welcome to Food for Thought. We're a dining and discussion group that meets regularly for dinner and interesting in-depth conversation. The group was started to bring together intelligent people who like dining together and having the kinds of discussions they don't get enough of elsewhere. Our dinners are held at low key restaurants that have good food and facilitate good group communication. In addition, we may also go to movies, lectures, or other events that engender thoughtful discussion at …

We have have two alternating meetups every Thursday for people who have left or are leaving Christianity, as well as occasional fun get-togethers. In everything, we mostly do two things: Provide a kind and thoughtful community for people who are leaving or who have left Christianity. You may find that this is the one place where people not only understand your struggles and isolation, but also get your communion wafer jokes. Engage in serious but OPEN conversation about theological, philosophic …

Idealists & Rationals of Boston Would you rather talk about concepts and ideas than the latest movies, trends, and small talk? Do you desire either a strong intellectual or emotional connection - or both - with the friends that you meet? This group was created for you! Please Note: If @ any time you have a question or would like more information contact Madeleine Kando @ 781-454-9286 . You can also text her your number and she will text you updates on the group - anytime there is a new meeting …

This group was created because I feel that we need more open-ended discussion groups that allow us to develop community and meet other freethinkers whose thinking is focused on science, philosophy, art, politics, innovative social thinking, agnosticism, atheism, humanism, current events, culture, intellectualism and community development. This group does not espouse anti-religion or anti-cultural movements, nor support a particular political or social platform. All thinkers of all social, politi …

This is a group for anyone interested in Austrian Economics. All levels of understanding are welcome, from those who know the in's and out's of this school of thought to those who have no understanding but are interested in learning more. Let's get together to discuss ideas, thoughts, authors, books, etc. Education of our community is also an important aspect of this group. We should promote our ideas and inform others so that this school of thought(and our meetup group) can grow. We can also ho …

Why this group? I've found Tolle's principles to be very useful, and want to interact with others who have opinions on, are interested in, or want to learn more about them. Group Purpose: To provide a forum for discussion of these principles, and to learn more about what we may agree or disagree on. Also to have fun; fun's always nice :) Who Should Join: Anyone who's interested, whether they agree or disagree, like or don't like Tolle. Open, honest communication is strongly encouraged, so a …

“The Path of Purification” (Visuddhimagga) is regarded as the most detailed manual for meditators. It systematically summarizes and interprets the teaching of the Buddha and the meditation methods contained in the Pali Tipitaka. The manual comprises the Buddhist essential Threefold Training in discipline, meditation and wisdom. The teacher and meditation instructor of this study, Venerable Dhammadipa (Fa Yao), presently the abbot of Chuang Yen Monastery, has been ordained as a Buddhist monk sinc …

The New England Trackers group was formed in 2003 to provide a gathering place for individuals with an interest in the natural world. We are dedicated to cultivating awareness and a deep appreciation for nature. We share and practice the skills that our ancestors used to survive in the world, a kind of ‘primitive technology’ that allowed them to live in balance and harmony with their environment, rather than dominate it. Many of our members have taken courses taught by Tom Brown, Jr. and the Tra …

This group will act as a think tank on the practical issues in the development of the strategy, formation, and mission of an EcoCitizens “presentfuture” model of addressing the exponential increase and fair proliferation of technology. Please read the following Preliminary Mission Statement: EcoCitizens’ mission is to guide the global citizenry through the exponential advancement of technology across multiple sectors as it is employed to save, enhance, and re-define human life and the environmen …

This daytime meetup is free. Choose to be happier.  Truth will lead the way. If you are a truth seeker, searching for enlightenment, this meetup is for you! We'll be discussing Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, and Eckhart Tolle. And it will be fun, and supportive.  You can expect to enjoy yourself, learn, share, while receiving practical tools and educational information.  This meetup is open to all Seekers. The Teaneck address will only be shared with those who RSVP. …

Greetings! KEPRI is dedicated to research and preservation of New England's stone chambers. For decades these ancient buildings have baffled historians on their origin, defying conventional anthropological belief. Though many theories have been formulated, ranging from Colonial root cellars to ancient Celtic monuments, little has been done to actually uncover the truth. This being the case, these archaeological enigmas have been passed off as nothing more than root cellars built by farmers and a …

"It seems to me what is called for is an exquisite balance between two conflicting needs: the most skeptical scrutiny of all hypotheses that are served up to us and at the same time a great openness to new ideas." -Carl Sagan We are a collection of open minded thinkers interested in ideas about truth and existence. We are interested in examining the human experience through science, religion, philosophy, and story telling to address the big questions in life. We respect all points of view and …

We are a community dedicated to fostering ethical humanist beliefs and values and to improving the human condition through individual and collective action. We celebrate diversity and welcome newcomers of all faiths, color, sexual orientations, and nationalities - anyone who agrees with the idea that we need to help in making the world a better, more ethical place. We have activities and events for all age groups. Among our activities are a Sunday School, a teen group, and for adults we have so …

Looking for people interested in programming, engineering, fabrication, makerism, science fiction, posthumanism, philosophy of technology, prognostication, etc., etc. in the Southern Berkshires area (Great Barrington, Lenox, Lee, Pittsfield, etc.) Ideally it would be nice to find people interested in organizing and financing a hackerspace in or near Great Barrington. I have my eye on a great location! If we had a hackerspace then we could look into pooling our money to purchase a Replicator 2! B …