The Topanga meditation sangha is a group interested in practicing meditation and Zen Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings. The beauty of Topanga combined with the peacefulness of meditation makes this a mini retreat. We have a common desire to engage in mindful meditation, create a compassionate Sangha (group), read Buddhist teachings and develop peaceful and conscious lifestyles. All levels of meditators are invited. We meet the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 5:0 …

    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. ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________   …

We are a non-sectarian Buddhist organization. The core of our vision is to communicate Buddhist teachings on how to eliminate pain and suffering, build a community of meditators in the West Los Angeles area, and develop innovative ways to share our work. We teach mindfulness meditation classes grounded in the early Pali canon of the Theravada tradition. Mindfulness meditation classes or insight meditation classes assist us to increase our capacity to cultivate attention in a focused way. Our min …

A donation based meditation workshop offered on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at a charming private studio in Santa Monica off Colorado near Centinela. Stephanie Nash has been a chief facilitator with Shinzen Young for over a decade and combines his teachings with other methods - for the purpose of creating more Ease, Clarity, Focus and Presence in one's life. Each meeting is a different exploration of our experience of body, mind, external sight & sound - and sometimes movement. Open t …

Mindfulness Meditation is a tool that can enhance and benefit one's life. It has been used to reduce stress in one's life, heal trauma and emotions, as well as contribute to the development of one's spiritual path. This group is meant to offer information and events that relate to the cultivation of Awareness and Mindfulness in one's everyday life through meditation and other contemplative tools. Events listed will be in the southern California area.

About Mindfulness Exercises: The practice of self regulation of the autonomic nervous system. We teach integrated mind-body mental exercises to trigger a natural parasympathetic response in the autonomic nervous system. This response releases powerful neurochemicals (biochemicals) that regulate the immune system. Regulation of the immune system transforms the human body at the cellular level. This natural transformation affects our view, how we feel, and ultimately our perception of reality, it …

… During the workshops we will: Practice guided meditation to still the mind learn to identify and question stressful thoughts through the still mind consider and experience the opposite of your stressful thinking   learn how to facilitate yourself using The Work's four questions and turnarounds   take home a powerful tool that can help you live with clarity and integrity  Come join us for guided meditation,  Inquiry and self discovery in a safe and supportive environment.   Group Moderat …

"I can't meditate." How many times have you said that? Who are my Spirit Guides? How can I better access my Higher Self to improve my life? If you have trouble quieting your mind, would like to know who your Spirit Guides are, or want to accelerate your mind into the higher realms of spirituality, then this Meetup is for you! This meditation to channeling workshop teaches breathing techniques and progressive relaxation to release stress. It serves as the foundation for Spirit communication in …

… It’s been demonstrated that mindfulness, light exercise, meditation, and emotional release can eliminate migraine pain. Unfortunately, traditional medical treatment only masks the pain symptoms. Healthy relief starts with identifying emotional stress and joint/muscle imbalances. GOOD BYE PAIN, HELLO BLISS This group offers real hands-on training with two experts who have personally overcome this debilitating syndrome. The training helps you to personally manage and prevent migraines from h …

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 …

You've heard about the benefits of meditation - less stress, less tension, less anxiety and more JOY - but haven't tried it yet! Why?  Or you're already meditating but looking for new ways to deepen your practice. Great!  Come see what meditation can do for you. These bimonthly sessions include a guided meditation, some talk about what meditation is all about, and discussion on how we can take our meditation practice from the cushion into the rest of our day. Awesome!  

Hosted by Darcy Lubbers, this group is a community, by-donation, drop-in group, and has been meeting for over 10 years. Everyone is welcome! Please send an email to Darcy@magicofhealing.com to receive a monthly email reminder, or call 310.452.7799. Group includes gentle yoga stretches to prepare for meditation, then 30 minutes of silent meditation, and a sharing group with tea and fruit. Darcy Lubbers also offers classes Santa Monica in Primordial Sound Meditation and Stress Reduction th …

About Mindfulness Exercises: The practice of self regulation of the autonomic nervous system. We teach integrated mind-body mental exercises to trigger a natural parasympathetic response in the autonomic nervous system. This response releases powerful neurochemicals (biochemicals) that regulate the immune system. Regulation of the immune system transforms the human body at the cellular level. This natural transformation affects our view, how we feel, and ultimately our perception of reality, it …

… Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society was established by Noah Levine with the wish to create and sustain communities of healthy, accountable, wise and compassionate people from every walk of life. We welcome people from all racial, economic, sexual, social, political and religious backgrounds and preferences and believe that the path of awakening is attainable by all and should be available to all. The Buddha said his path to awakening was one of rebellion – a subversive path that is ag …

… ., Founder Padmacahaya Institute The Open Heart Meditation is a very easy-to-learn, heart-centered meditation that helps you experience the peace and joy that is already within your heart through the simple technique of relaxing, smiling and surrendering. At the Meetup we will walk you through the basic steps (relax, smile and surrender) of heart meditation so you can become familiar with the process, then we will do the Open Heart Meditation together. The Open Heart Meditation is a beautifu …

This group meets on a weekly basis to participate in a guided visualization meditation technique. This technique is ancient Tibetan in origin and is easily accessible beginners and for those having trouble quieting their minds. The guided visualization helps to keep the mind focused while visualizing high frequency energetic structures in the body that jump start the body into a meditative state. The technique opens one up to their own magic by teaching a wide variety of tools. These tools have …