We are an association of Buddhist practitioners who cultivate in order to help others, not only to help ourselves. We meet every Saturday and Sunday to chant, recite the Buddha’s name, meditate, listen to Sutra lectures by Master YongHua, and enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch. All our programs are offered free of charge and are open to all who would like to join.      We simultaneously practice the Chan and Pure Land branches of Mahayana Buddhism. For example, we utilize the Chan trainin …

You are invited to join us in our daily meditation practice. We sit Monday trough Friday at 'Against The Stream' - a great place to sit. Pillows are provided as well as some guidance if you need some. All techniques are welcome (just no chanting for obvious reasons). It's a great way to start the day and it's free.

    BUDDHIST MEDITATION develops A Quieter Mind: Simply The Power of Much More Inner-Silence   " Good timber does not grow with ease. The stronger the wind ~ the stronger the trees." ~ Willard Marriot   * Sure, taking up a New Meditation Practice and sticking with it, is WORK ! . . . .   Yet, the long-time, long-range results are so peacefully, quietly worth it. ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________   …

This is an established meditation group running for more than 5 years opening up to new members using meetup.com. We are an intimate group that is non-dogmatic, non-sectarian and primarily focused on meditation practice and sutta study. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at a private residence in Los Feliz near Griffith Park. Meetings consist of a 25 minute silent meditation followed by a 40 minute dharma/sutta talk led by Sunim Hye Wol, followed by another 25 minute sit. Aft …

Welcome to the I Liq Chuan Long Beach practice group (for people LA and Orange County). The training is intented for students of all levels interested in learning the art. I Liq Chuan, martial art of awareness, is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Zen principles, in other words the practice of moving meditation. "The philosophy underlying I Liq Chuan involves the very simple concept of making an active choice to be fully aware of the present moment, by being aware of the s …

We practice mindfulness in the tradition of Zen Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. We will occasionally join the local Sanghas that meet once a week. We also practice mindfulness in nature with Gaia Sangha: sometimes that is a meditative beach clean up, or a walk in Griffith Park. We will also meet up for special events like Thich Nhat Hanh's public talk in Pasadena or retreats at Deer Park monastery. We vary in our experience with meditation and the study of Buddhism, but share a common d …

We are a coven that celebrates open and honest pagan sexuality, intellectual discussions on spirituality of the human body, dance, drumming, meditation, ,some zen aspects spiritual rituals sacred sexuality, rites, witchcraft and spell casting. Open to all pagans of any tradition Must be 18 years of age. You must have no criminal record Membership must be approved. Historically, there are many aspects of sacred sexuality in ancient texts, writings, drawings, and temple practices, including many D …

… About Shotokan Karate: Shotokan karate (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotokan) is a Japanese martial art created from a fusion of Okinawan karate, Bushido, Zen and kinesiology. It is known for its surprisingly quick explosive power, mastery of distancing, timing and deception. Fees:  There is no charge and no donations are expected. There will be no change to this policy. Benefits of Karate:  Please do not expect to be turned into a loco one-man army, vicious killing machine-this is bad anti …

THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA with Etan Boritzer Develop a sense of urgency. -- The Buddha by donation Because of the great variety of Buddhist traditions currently practiced (Tibetan, Tantric, Zen, etc) there is some confusion as to the basic tenets which Siddatha Gotama (563 BC to 480 BC) the Buddha himself taught to the order of monks, nuns and laity in Northern India for 45 years after his 'awakening.' THE TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA presents these basic tenets and their conceptual bearings dir …