Are you looking to connect with people who are wide awake or waking up? Are you ready for the end of your excuse that "I can't find anyone like me in Pahrump. " Have you been looking for a place where you can speak your mind and the group is non-judgmental? In the broad spectrum of Enlightenment and Spirituality the focus of this group is Consciousness and Awareness. In pop-culture terms, most of us are interested in getting out of the default mode of allowing our ego to control our thoughts an …

The American public is becoming increasingly interested in the ancient spiritual tradition of Chan Buddhism, known as “Zen” in Japanese, which flourished in China around 700 A.D. Since then it has provided the spiritual nourishment for countless people, and is particularly suited to help with the everyday stresses and issues we encounter in Western living. Zen Buddhism teaches how to attain inner peace and uncover the inherent wisdom, or “Buddha nature”, within each person. This is the nature we …

Groups and individuals from diverse backgrounds meet to learn, practice and exchange ideas at the Lohan Spiritual and Cultural Center (LSCC).  Teachers from around the world visit  our Temple as featured guests.  Our organization focuses on Buddhism, Taoism, and Native American Spirituality. The LSCC is open to people of all  positive belief systems. Donations are accepted, however  no fees or dues are required for any meetup.   We are a Non-Profit Organization interested in helping any and all …

Welcome to the Lotus in the Desert Meditation meetup group (LITDM).  This group is an extension of the Lotus in the Desert sangha (LITD or LITDS), a peer-lead group of people in Las Vegas practicing in the Buddhist tradition by focusing on Vipassana and Insight Meditation. Meditation was one of the fundamentals practiced and taught by the Buddha about 2,500 years ago; however, these practices are extremely relevant in today’s lifestyles in that they offer insights into ourselves, how we react an …

CORE PRINCIPLES: Human Revolution A process of inner transformation and of bringing forth one's full positive human potential. Interconnectedness The interconnectedness of life and the idea that nothing exists in isolation, independent of other life. Compassion Altruistic action that seeks to relieve living beings from suffering and help them attain absolute happiness. Wisdom That which directs knowledge toward good--toward the creation of value. Creating Value The positive aspects of reality ge …

We are a group of like-minded individuals who have had their minds enlightened, yet still looking for that special someone to grow along with. Open to all flavors of spiritual seekers, from students of Tolle to Taoism. Byron Katie to Buddhism. The more you learn about these subjects, the more you realize that it is all about personal growth. Personal experience has taught me that if your partner is not on the same path, the relationship will not work. It's tough to meet quality people in the rig …

We are a group interested in Dharma talks, Mindful/Active Listening, Sitting Meditation, Walking Meditation, Qi Qong, Zen Buddhism, Loving Kindness Meditation, Spiritual/Metaphysical fellowship, Pure Land Buddhism We are open to all Buddhist Practitioners and Seekers, as well as welcome all Buddhist/Dharma teachers and Leaders to participate as Organizers. This is also home to the "White Path Project" -- a protocol of Buddhist Practice pertaining to Pure Mountain Zen of the White Lotus Path.