A Meditation and Mindfulness group for the LGBT Community in the Silicon Valley / San Jose Area. Classes in Meditation, Mindfulness and Mysticism... Weekly discussion topics and meditations.

This gathering is an opportunity to be in mindful community with others and connect more deeply with the Great Spirit uniting us all, through the practices of drumming, dance, and silent meditation. The first hour is spent as a drum circle... drumming, dancing, and/or just sitting and listening for those that prefer. After that, we will let the energy settle as we take a steady and comfortable seated position, connect with our breath, and move deeply into the stillness of our Being. We will sit …

Are you concerned about the impact of environmental issues and their impact on global social events? Do you see your relationship with Earth as crucial to your physical and emotional well-being? Have you experienced stress and anxiety due to the disruption in this relationship? By joining this safe and confidential support and process group you can learn to manage your stress,feel at ease while deepening your understanding and personal commitment to live from your values, and engage the world ar …

Hello LEARN, CONTEMPLATE, CULTIVATE and TRANSFORM. Welcome to the meetup group "Inner Peace & Happiness Buddhist Study and Meditation Group". This is a wonderful opportunity, whether you are just beginning or have been studying for awhile, to join other warm-heart, sincere Buddhist Practitioners as we explore Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism. Buddhism is about transforming the mind and discovering the path to true happiness. To achieve this, first we need to take focused action to uproot t …

Transform and purify the mind and body through Buddhist methods. We are a group of Chinese who study in the Mahayana (Xian Zong) and Vajrayana (Mi Zong) traditions of Buddhism. Through the study of Buddhist philosophy, meditation and practices, we learn how to generate the Dharma nectar in our minds and apply Buddhist study to our lives. “Accumulate virtuous causes and eradicate non-virtuous causes in our mind; this is the study of Buddhism.” With a pure mind you can transform yourself to bec …

Meditation is not an exotic eastern terminology or religion.  It’s a simple and straightforward method to transcend our monkey mind and get in touch with our true self, where all the inner peace, wisdom, compassion, and unconditional happiness reside. Please come join us.  Together, we will unveil the myth of Universal Wisdom and personally experience the real power of Universal Life Force. More information regarding our practice:  http://www.heartchan.org/. If you prefer Chinese, we also …

Health, wholeness, a way of life!  This meditation group is formed specifically to learn and practice meditation. Anyone interested in doing the same is welcomed to join. Through meditation mind one can experience the beautiful transformation in personal growth. A sustained meditation practice connects you with your higher Self.

Bodhi Meditation is more than a spiritual or relaxation exercise. It is a way to achieve rapid relief of physical health issues and to replenish our vital energy. Our worldwide practitioners have reported remarkable benefits of both physical and mental health. That’s why we are so passionate about teaching the meditation as a gift to our community. We are a local chapter of Bodhi Meditation, a worldwide organization that teaches the unique meditation developed by Meditation Master JinBodhi. Sinc …

-- No Breath No Life, Know Breath Know Life -- Welcome! We are a group of people who learn and practice the Yoga of Breath as a means to total wellness of a healthy body and a stress-free mind. Beginners, intermediate practitioners, seasoned yogis ... all are part of this group. The first act we do in our life is to breathe in. And the last act of our life is to breathe out. Between this first breath in and the last breath out are all the breaths that we call life. The breath is our best friend …

We are divine creatures whose true nature is bliss. We are created to enjoy the pleasures and the bounty of the Earth. The source for this pleasure is from within. Only when bliss, joy, and pleasure spring from within, do they bring lasting joy. Being continuously in the state of inner bliss is called Enlightenment. Be clear. We all experience moments of pleasure. What we think as pleasure is nothing but living through the present moment. We experience pleasure when we happen to live in the mome …

" Learning about our breath is very important. Our breath has a great lesson to teach us, which we have forgotten, for every rhythm in the mind, there is a corresponding rhythm in the breath, for every rhythm in the breath there is a corresponding emotion. So, when you cannot handle your mind directly, through breath you can handle the mind. " - H.H Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Let's get together and learn about Sudharshan Kriya an amazing breathing technique that is life-transformational! Experience …

Welcome to Maum Meditation!   The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtract …

This group provides a class where you can get practice of Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi Chuan free of charge. After meetup, you can give any donation if you wish. About Taiji Yoga (Taiji Movement/Taiji Meditation) Taiji (literally "great pole") is an East Asian cosmological term for the "Supreme Ultimate" state of undifferentiated absolute and infinite potentiality, contrasted with the Wuji "Without Ultimate". Taiji Yoga differs from other exercise programs that it gets focused on BODY, BREATH, MIND …

Looking for more peace in your life? Seeking a healthy way to feel better and experience more happiness? Meet other local people who practice meditation. Discuss techniques, philosophies and schools of thought. We explore and practice all forms of meditation and mindfulness without any ties to a specific religion or dogma. We meet for one hour. The first fifteen minutes is a group discussion about meditation, followed by a 30 minute guided meditation with the rest of the time for wrap-up and d …

Welcome to Shambhala. You have found a place to rest your mind and make friends with being human. The Silicon Valley Shambhala Center is part of an international community of meditation centers founded by Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and led by his son and lineage holder, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.  Pema Chodron is also a senior teacher in Shambhala. We offer a friendly, uplifted environment in which to explore meditation and the qualities it can bring to your life …

Are you curious about meditation but unsure how to start? Are you an experienced meditator looking to uncover new depths in your practice? Would you like to feel more connected to yourself and others on a deeper, heart-felt level? Are you desiring more touch and conscious contact in a safe setting? Healing Connection Meditation is a combination of deep interpersonal connection and meditation which encourages you to: Connect deeply to others and witness their unique and perfect nature, and as if …