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 …

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 …

4/28/12:  Well, I've decided to evolve this group in a different direction encompassing important areas of our lives that we need to take a look at, address, nurture, love and accept about ourselves. And Eckhart Tolle and other spiritual teachers is just one aspect of my blueprint diagram (the new picture of the group). Synchronicity: I had recently drawn up a blueprint diagram for a spiritual practice/center using the three overlapping rings (Venn Diagram), but had a redesign in mind that kind …

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 …

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. …

We are a group of meditators in the Insight tradition. (see http://www.dharma.org/ for the national IMS group). (see http://www.brazosinsightmeditation.org/Welcome.html for us). We meet on Wednesdays from noon-1:00 to practice sitting meditation and talk to each other about our practice. BIMS began in December, 2001 under the leadership of Ann Dingus, a long time resident of the area and student of Rodney Smith, leader of the Seattle Insight Meditation Society. We meet at the Unitarian Universal …

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 …

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 …