ADVAITA is an eclectic group of friends interested in meditation, yoga, enlightenment, self realization, non duality teachings (Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism). Francis Lucille, a long time friend and student of Jean Klein, is a spiritual teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. There are 7 week long retreats every year and meetings every week at his home in Temecula, California. There are also retreats in Tampa (Florida), Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain), Munich (Germany) and S …

This group is for anyone who would like to seek spiritual knowledge and peace in this life through Buddhism. We meet for: Service: On Sundays at the International Buddhist Progressive Society (their address listed below) from 10:30am - 12. Free but must RSVP! Meditation: Every other Tues from 7:30 - 9:00pm for Meditation Classes at IBPS conducted by Venerable Miaotsan, a graduate of Fo Guang Shan Meditation School with more than 15 years experience. Must RSVP! ALL Suggestions are …

The Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago is part of an international community of over 200 centers. The center offers programs and classes in mindfulness meditation and the contemplative arts, free individual meditation instruction, and a vibrant, diverse community of members and friends who study and practice together. The center provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom. Through the practice of mindfulness, we learn to touch in with that wisdom, a …

This group has been created for the purpose of traditional Zen meditation practice. Anyone interested in beginning or continuing Zen meditation is welcome to attend our monthly group. As regular practice is the key to receiving the benefits of meditation, we are looking for people who understand how meditating together in a group dynamic contributes to the overall successful of an individual's practice and who want to commit to meeting once a week for sitting meditation. Beginners are welcom …

This group can transform your life. This group is about success. We define success as: 1) A career that we find satisfying. Do something you love, love the thing you do, and manage life and finances so that they fit one another. 2) Physical health and fitness. A body which we would find desirable if we were the opposite sex. One which has the energy and aliveness to support us in our dreams. 3) A healthy, committed primary relationship. A stable, loving relationship with a partner we admire and …

Welcome Meditators of All Schools & Experience Levels. The purpose of this group is, as the Buddha said, to seek out "wise & beneficial friends" who support us and our Meditation practice. Namely we are looking for a group of beginning & advanced students, and anyone interested who is willing to learn, to motivate each other by coming to (and becoming a regular part of) a weekly sitting meditation group. All teachers agree: The key to a successful meditation practice is a regular practice; and …

The Chicago Taoism Study Group seeks to explore the ironic, absurb and penetratingly insightful gentle "way" of wisdom - and hopefully in the process reach the end of logic and enjoy a really good laugh. In the ancient Far East, Taoism traditionally was the pursuit of older citizens, who - having fulfilled their civic and worldly duties - abandoned society retreating to mountain hermitages to sit by streams and observe the changing seasons divining skillfull and elegant means of aligning one's …

… I have always been into the idea of "Consciousness", which to me was the gateway logically/philosophically to an expanded metaphysics which led me into mysticism, psychedelic/entheogenic shamanism, all kinds of spirituality including Buddhism Hinduism Sufism Kabbalah Yoga Meditation etc, and ultimately back to my own faith which is the monotheistic lifestyle of Judaism!  Now I am committed to becoming a "mystical metaphysician" of some kind, helping give people the tools to actually slowly widen …

Traditional Christian religions all speak of the Bible as the ultimate text for life. It is but it becomes a useful day to day tool when you can uncover the deeper levels of teaching contained in the stories and parables. Mystics have learned that every outer event in the Gospels happens for each of us on the inner realm as we journey back into relationship with the GodSelf. Join us as we explore biblical passages and how they mysteriously reveal their wisdom that is perfect for where each of us …

  Interested in re-examining fundamental concepts concerning faith and religion? If so, then welcome to the Philosophical Sunday School Meetup. This group concerns itself with the study of religion, and other matters of faith, from a philosophical perspective.  Philosophical here means that our primary concern will be asking questions, our secondary concern will be trying to understand our questions, our tertiary concern will be seeing what types of conclusions can draw, and if we are incredi …

Chicago Integral was created as a place of practice, study and community devoted to integral approaches to spirituality and life, based upon the AQAL map of Ken Wilber. The group meets regularly for practice and discussion sessions, alternating between discussion of some of the great books of integral and sessions devoted to integral spiritual practice.

… The discussions are founded in Wiccan teachings of many traditions as well as some philosophy and theology from Buddhism, Shamanism, Transcendentalism and wherever else we may find inspiration. Please join us on this journey.

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"For more than 50 years, The Summit Lighthouse has been publishing the Teachings of the Ascended Masters—the mystics and sages of East and West, who graduated from earth’s schoolroom and attained union with God. The Summit Lighthouse is a non-profit organization dedicated to making these teachings available to all those looking for answers to life’s difficult questions. The Summit Lighthouse was created to meet the needs of spiritual seekers for the Aquarian Age. It provides opportunities and …

… If you are new to meditation, instruction can be offered. If you are an intermediate or advanced meditator, please come and share your practice.   Fee: There is no fee to attend but we ask for a minimum donation of a $1 for the use of the facility. The director of Garden of Yoga has graciously opened up the studio for us to use and your donation is given to her.    Location and Directions: http://www.gardenofyoga.net/directions.html The studio is located at the corner of Brewster Avenue and L …