The Phap Nguyen Meditation Group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm to practice silent and walking meditation. The group is affiliated with the Phap Nguyen Buddhist Congregation of Pearland, Texas. This is an English-language meditation group. Experienced and newcomers to meditation are welcome. Please join us! Our group meets in the temple (the second story of the two-story building). The temple provides the sitting cushions and chairs for those who cannot sit on the floor. Feel free to bring you …

Hello fellow Buddhists! And hello to all those folks who may be interested in meditation, Buddhism or Eastern philosophy. I have taken over recently as organizer of this meetup group. I was hoping to get a weekly meditation service going again, but a variety of factors have continued to intrude. But it may be time to get this sorted out now. The type of Buddhism that I have studied most is called Theravada Buddhism, which means "The Way of the Elders". It is the only version of Buddhism t …

We want the people of Clear Lake to experience the benefits of meditation for themselves. Members will not only find relief from stress ( find peace,relax, etc.) but will also see how meditation can affect change in their life.

Why: Experience the benefits of energy meditation. Purpose: Relieve stress, relax, find inner peace, mental clarity so you can create the life you want. Who should join: Experienced and non-experienced welcome. .

This group is all about bringing a positive change in our lives and in others. How to bring about change in the society starting with changing ourselves!. How to experience deep happiness and satisfaction in our life through mantra meditation and bhakti yoga. Mantra mediation Vedic Philosophy (Bhagavad gita as it is) Conscious cooking

Diamond Way Buddhist Center Clear Lake is part of an international network of over 600 meditation centers in the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Our centers consist of people and families working full-time jobs, and incorporating Diamond Way teachings and meditations into their daily lives. Members share responsibility for guiding meditations, answering questions, and giving explanations about Buddhism; their work is unpaid, and based on idealism and friendship. http://www.diamondway. …

Science of Spirituality is a global, non-religious, non-profit, spiritual organization headquartered in Chicago and under the leadership of Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. We are hundreds of thousands of people of all nationalities, races and faiths deeply committed to a spiritual way of life based on meditation, service to others, and personal transformation.

This is a group for those who are seeking understanding, enlightenment, growth and knowledge. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner in meditation, or advanced, you will learn levels of understanding that will move you to the level you need to be. This is a journey to the soul. Some of the things we do is: Tap into how visualizing in meditation, and dialogue techniques with your inner self or guidance can help you grow, Learn how to quantum jump to a parallel life, step into the DNA memory …

As yoga continues to spread its wings in America, a component of the ancient tradition is emerging as part of the new spiritual music movement. It is called Kirtan, which means "people coming together to be in the presence of God”. A Kirtan is a group gathering where sacred mantras are sung in a call and response style. This group promotes Kirtan, Devotional Chanting and Bhakti Yoga events in Houston. This group is for people who love Kirtan or for anyone who is curious about it. Those who haven …

All are welcome at the Diamond Way Buddhist Group Houston-Downtown. Centrally located in Houston, our group offers an introductory talk and guided meditation to newcomers. Our group is part of an international network of people who follow the Karma Kagyu, or Diamond Way, methods of Tibetan Buddhism. Members share responsibility for guiding meditations, answering questions, and giving explanations about Buddhism. The group structure is based on idealism and friendship. http://www.diamondway.org/h …

“ A disease-free body, quiver-free breath, stress-free mind, inhibition-free intellect, trauma free memory and sorrow-free soul are the birth right of every human being.” – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar . Such a state of balance empowers the body to naturally heal itself of any problem. The techniques used to bring the body, mind and breath in harmony is called yoga. The practices of Yoga and Meditation along with ancient breathing techniques are a means to lead a happy and healthy Life. We organize Bre …

The Mindfulness Practice Community of Houston (MPC-Houston) is a community of lay practitioners inspired by the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Plum Village). The community, formed originally under the name Dharma Rain, was founded in January 1997 by three members of the Order of Interbeing, (Tiep Hien Order.) The purpose of the sangha (a Sanskrit word for community) is to support each other in learning to live with awareness. The practice of mindfulness helps alleviate suffering and a …

A small, warm, friendly group for giving and receiving healings in a quiet, pleasant venue. Eclectic healing styles. Great energy. Learn to heal yourself and others. Receive healing. Practice healing. Or just come and meditate. All are welcome. Join us!

Thank you for your interest in the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. We are a supportive, informal group and would like to meetup with Rosicrucians and interested members of the public. On the third Sunday at 2:30 p.m. members and non-members are invited for a Global Meditation (Council of Solace).

Mission: To inspire students to live their lives to the fullest. Who should join?   If you're seeking any one of these benefits, then you are an ideal candidate: * Stress relief  * Pain relief  * Better breathing  * Flexibility  * Increased strength  *  Weight management  * Improved circulation  * Cardiovascular conditioning  * Mindfulness  * Inner peace Why should you attend?    The subtle benefits of this practice, can easily inspire you to live your life to the fullest.   As you begin to fe …

This group is for spiritual seekers, who wants to learn how to truly evolve their consciousness to higher levels and embrace their multidimensional nature. We study various techniques of accessing the sub-conscious and superconscious mind to deepen meditation. learn astral projection, psychic warfare and hypnosis techniques. We engage in thought provoking conversations regarding the nature of reality, healing and the transformation in mass consciousness that's taking place. Have you ever wondere …

Come enjoy a relaxing environment, great coffee and great conversation. Elevation Houston is a community of diverse people with diverse beliefs who have a desire to engage with others about spirituality, social, environmental and health issues, along with many other hot topics, ultimately hoping to make a difference in the community while growing together.  We will be meeting sporadically over 2013. The evening will begin with music from Jason & deMarco, other local artists, a guided meditatio …

Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to spirituality. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual's right to choose a spiritual path. We believe God is the one power, all good, everywhere present, all wisdom. God is divine energy, continually creating, expressing and sustaining all creation. Unity teaches we are each individual, eternal expressions of God. Our essential nature is divine and therefore inherently good. Our purpose is to express o …

Interested in metaphysics? Founded by Dr. Paul Foster Case, Builders of the Adytum (www.bota.org) is a true Mystery School and training order based on the Western Mystery tradition. B.O.T.A. presents the Principles of the Ageless Wisdom through the teachings of the Holy Qabalah (Kabbalah, Cabbala), Tarot and Alchemy. The Houston B.O.T.A. group has been together since 1981, and meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Love offerings are accepted. Builders of the Adytum is a non-profit organizatio …

A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a metaphysical work that teaches us to awaken from the dream of this physical world by experiencing changes in perspectives and judgements.  This study removes "blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance." (ACIM Introduction). It teaches inner-peace through the remembrance and choosing of unconditional love, our divinity and our oneness, instead of fear and ego. This group's intention is to study this work from beginning to end, …

Spiritual sound vibrations have a unique potency to penetrate the layers of the body, mind and intellect, and directly resonate with the soul. Spiritual sound vibrations called mantras are specific combinations of sound that have a special potency. Kirtan yoga involves repeating the mantra collectively, in a call-and-response fashion using musical instruments. The word "kirtan" is from the ancient Sanskrit language and means "glorification of God". Kirtans form the core of the Bhakti yoga system …

The Spiritual Naturalist Society www.SpiritualNaturalistSociety.org We are the first local chapter of the Spiritual Naturalist Society; a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, development, and promotion of spiritual naturalism, and promoting happiness through compassion, reason, and practice. We have a naturalistic and rational scientific worldview, but pursue the flourishing life through various contemplative practices. Influences and inspirations include (but are not limited …

Wherever you are on (or off) your path, shamanic methods can help you decide what next step is best for you, enable you to be your own authority in spiritual matters, recover your connection to the powers of nature, awaken your consciousness to the interdependence of all of life,..., in short, become your own shaman, an artist of the spirit. With drum, rattle, song, and dance, shamanic methods helps you to discover your own individual spiritual allies, teachers, and power songs and dances, to ob …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to positively and tangibly transform their lives and the world through the practice of Nichiren Buddhism! We have various meetings every month where we dialogue and chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo to actively polish our own lives, which in turn triggers a change in our environment. “A great human revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and, further, can even enable a change in the destiny of all …

This group is for anyone interested in beginning a yoga practice or deepening an existing practice, and cultivating relationships with their bodies, minds, spirits, and neighbors. Yoga in our neighborhood has a special role in grounding us within our community. We're interested in moving mindfully and slowly as we allow the body's natural intelligence to open our practice without force or aggression. We will suggest classes and special community events here. You can also suggest things we may no …

Are you a person of color interested in learning about Buddhism? Then, this is the meetup for you. Join us as we discuss the practice of Buddhism while recognizing the need for communities of color to meet to openly share questions, experiences and concerns.  Our intention is not to divide or exclude, but to explore feelings of separateness and lack of connection, to develop and cultivate connections independent of external conditions, and to find liberation in a manner that does not discount ou …

We are a new coven and a part of the Black Forest Clan. We are located in the Friendswood area. We are looking for students that are eager, motivated and serious about learning the Craft. Once you have completed your studies, you can become licensed clergy. As a student, you will have lessons that will be turned in on a routine basis. Due to the nature of this training, we ask that you be 21 years of age, motivated and serious about the Craft. Please be aware that this is not a cyber coven. We …

Discover Nichiren Shu Buddhism. We offer a form of Buddhist practice based on the Lotus Sutra and the teachings of 13th century monk Nichiren Shonin. While there are nearly 40 Nichiren based schools, we are the orthodox school practicing Mahayana Buddhism based on the Lotus Sutra, with an unbroken lineage extending back to the 13th century. We have rich traditions and rituals and offer services in both shindoku (faith language) and English. We also offer study of the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren S …