Please graze around this site - ya' don't have to read it all at one time... * Be Sure to Read Part 2 to kinda 'get' where we're 'at' - so plz SCROLL about 1/3 the ways down this page ~ thanks & enjoy ! Part 2 is a MUST read, guys ! ___________________ . ~ LOCATION ~ Driving DIRECTIONS & Parking Info see PAGES tab back up on the Nav Bar The LAUGHING BUDDHA MEDITATION SANGHA Santa Monica CA 90405 _________________________ Beginners Very Welcome ! ______________________ C O N T A C T   …

Weekly mindful guided meditation group EVERY Monday night 7-8pm at SCVi Charter School, 28060 Hasley Canyon Road, Suite 200, Castaic, CA 91384. Meeting in space #130 lower level, access through store front. No experience necessary, all are welcome. We will practice different mindful and Vipassana meditation techniques each week and then discuss our experiences. Donation only, no preregistration -just drop in. Mindful meditation is proven to reduce stress and give you a sense of calm, peace and b …

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 …

Manifesto! Meditations is a meetup for all types of Meditators. Are you new to meditating? Or are you a self master meditator? Well, this group welcomes all who are interested in meditating. The types of meditations will derive from a mixture of teachings based on but not limited to the Law of Attraction, the Silva Mind Method and A Course in Miracles. Meditations will be guided to aid in the ultimate experience with your inner journey and exploring the depths of your subconscious mind and all t …

Take a day for yourself. This day-long meditation retreat is led by facilitators trained by Shinzen Young (who has developed an innovative contemporary system of mindfulness meditation that is being studied at Harvard, Yale and other prestigious institutions.) Come for any or all of the day. Instructions in the morning with a few guided meditations during the day and an opportunity to meet privately with facilitators to ask about your practice - whatever your practice may be. "Support" is the ke …

This class is for both beginners and experienced meditators - anyone who wishes to establish or deepen a practice of conscious compassionate awareness in their daily life. Each week we meet for sitting meditation, awareness exercises and guided discussion. Beginners will be taught sitting postures and guided through their first meditation. This sitting group is part of the Mindful Living Revolution, as established by Deborah Eden Tull, a meditation and mindfulness teacher, former Zen monk and na …

What: We meet every Saturday for a guided meditation and discussion. We practice Mindfulness Meditation (Vipassana) in the style of Shinzen Young. ALL are welcome! The group is led by Jessica Graham. Jessica studies meditation with Shinzen Young and Michael Taft and has been teaching since 2009. She regularly contributes to the blog deconstructingyourself.com. No experience necessary. Where: Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center Dance Studio 1110 Bates Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029 (Ente …

We meet to practice mindful walking (kinhin) and meditation in Griffith Park. The Buddha attained enlightenment sitting under a tree, but we aren't that lazy. Take a nice stroll through the park while clearing your head!

This group is for people who already meditate or who would like to learn how to meditate and enjoy meditation as a group. Meditation for the Soul accepts all denominations and atheists. There is meditative dancing and singing, and short dicussions about the science of meditation. We look forward to meeting you!

We are a group that is committed to personal development, and success through Meditation practices & "Positive Psychology". When we reach out with our heart, to reduce stress, improve our productivity, recapture time in our day that seems lost, expand our love, have fun & happiness in our lives, and generate a real sense of health, well-being and success, that is a presence – not just an internal feeling – you are Meditating in the Real World. Simply - you know your current goals, Stress Reducti …

This group is intended for scaredy-cats! You know meditation is good - science says so, yet you don't know where to begin. In this introduction to meditation, I aim to make you feel completely at ease. There is no perfect way to meditate - the options are endless! I'll introduce you to a few brief meditations after we talk about the how, the why and the science!! My introductory workshop is just $25.

This group is for anyone interested in learning basic meditation and meeting some new friends along the way. Our basic meditation classes are open to people of all faiths, or no faith at all. We do these classes as a service to our community and our friends and neighbors, as we believe that meditation is good for people, and good for the world. The more people meditating, and meditating together, the better our world! The basic meditation we will learn and practice together is very simple and ea …

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 throu …

This group is for expecting mothers. In a safe and supporting atmosphere we will address your anxieties, fears of becoming a mother. We will explore and address issues connected to your emotional health during this important life transition, your expectations and meaning of motherhood, issues that might be in the way of forming a healthy connection to your baby. We will learn about mindful pregnancy and parenting, and how to avoid repeating your family's negative patterns, but stay conscious wit …

"We are meant to be happy. That has always been something we strive for in this life. In fact, if we look at the motivations behind our thoughts and action conscious and unconscious they are all to get us closer to the feeling, or at least the idea, of happiness. Some of us have long asked why we cannot hold on to happiness. For all of the scholarship and human insights across the centuries, nobody has found a complete and enduring answer. Perhaps because it has been too close to see… The ans …

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 de …

Drumming meditation workshop hosted by Cathy Javier and led by Russell Buddy Helm on Tuesday, Friday night at 7 pm til 8:30 and Sunday at 3 pm til 4:30. Beautiful hand carved African Djembes from Ghana included with charge of $20 per person. All levels welcome. Buddy Helm is author of "Way of the Drum" and "Drumming the Spirit to Life" and best selling drumming CDs including "No Second Chance, martial arts drumming" CD made for Guro Dan Inosanto. We are at Seasons, located at 1021-A Montana Aven …

SUBJECT: PUBLIC ISSUE ABOUT SOME EVIL CULT LEADERS UNDER THE BUDDHIST ROBE SEX AND CORRUPTION THREAT OF KARMA VS TRUE DHARMA CHAN, AND LAW TO SUE FOR FRAUD! THIS IS MY PUBLIC FORUM AND I WELCOME ANYONE'S ARGUMENT. THIS MEETUP WILL LEAD YOU TO THE TRUTH ABOUT BUDDHISM AND CORRECT YOUR MISUNDERSTANDING ABOUT KARMA, CHAN, AMITA, REBIRTH, EMPTINESS,  CAUSE AND ,EFFECT ! PUBLIC ISSUE WORLDWIDE! SINCE THIS IS MY DEBATE FORUM, ANY MEMBER CAN MODIFY THIS ESSAY. WE WILL DISCUSS WITH LOGICS! IF YOU SU …

THIS IS MY PUBLIC FORUM AND I WELCOME DEBATE! SINCE THIS IS MY DEBATE FORUM, ANY MEMBER CAN MODIFY THIS ESSAY. WE WILL DISCUSS WITH LOGICS! We meet once a month at a Buddhist Association Office in Los Angeles( at the moment there are about 50 members). Come join.  We will have a deep discussion about the Amita Sutra and Amita, about whom a lot of people misunderstand. The Amita you now learned from the sutras is not the true Amita! The fundamental principles of Mahāyāna doctrine were based on t …

Formerly this group had 17 meetups and met at Goda Yoga in Culver City. It was workshop which took place on 8 Sundays in May 2012. I reached Jen Deraspe, the organizer, who spends a lot of time back east, but would still like to be involved. ALL suggestions and comments which you would like to express about the prior meetings, the series and future meetings are welcome.  Please respect the privacy of others, and be kind to all. Going forward, we will determine a meeting time that will be best fo …

Centering Prayer is a prayer of intention—of consenting to God’s action and presence within in each moment, and letting go of our reactive emotional programs. It includes listening to/watching a reading/video/story, etc, meditation, reflective sharing, and a potluck. Come and listen, meditate, and eat with us!

I'm starting this group to offer an introduction to basics of Zen meditation, seated and walking style. With discussion and instruction. In a casual and non-religious setting. All level & style of meditators welcome.

We are an LGBTQ group dedicated to cultivating our spiritual identity while embracing our sexual identity, and developing our connections to ourselves, our families, and our communities. We learn and practice Vipassana meditation, cultivate awareness and mindfulness, develop wisdom and compassion by exploring the teachings of the Buddha. We are an inclusive group that welcomes all in our wonderfully diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual,Transgender, Queer community in Los Angeles. We meet at, and are …

Meditation Sitting Group. A Retreat-level experience every Tuesday evening which includes: 45-minute silent sit recorded dharma talk & discussion closing metta or loving kindness meditation dana for rent only ~ $5 suggested

the great outdoors! Focusing not only towards hiking but plenty of other various outdoor activities. A group of people Dedicated to not only helping themselves but motivating others to as well. Our club focuses in Brentwood, Santa Monica and Culver city area. Freeing your mind and pushing yourself past the limits you never knew possible. Join us through this journey . Beginners, intermediate, or advanced. All are welcome. We bring a wonderful positive atmosphere and encourage each other to reach …

Subconscious Channel Tina Saelee – Metaphysical Instructor & Certified Hypnotherapist specializing in past life QHHT Dedicated practitioner 818-667-1637 www.subconsciouschannel.com ( about hypnosis and students's listing ) www.orgoneprotection.info ( Orgone Protection & Healing ) -FREE Meditation & Hypnosis in Sylmar or via Teleconference -Akashic classes offered in 1 full day course or 10 part series (repeat for free)in person class or via Teleconference class if you are out of my area. -Heali …

Guided Imagery for Tranquility and Well-Being. An oasis for beauty and calmness in the North San Fernando Valley. Previous meditation experience is not a requirement, a desire to create a point of quietness and serenity is. Attend Tuesday and/or Friday evenings at 7:00 for one hour of peaceful and creative visualization for self-healing and relaxation, followed by continued sharing and/or group discussion on topics of metaphysical/spiritual/health interests. The purpose for this group is to reco …

This is a very informal meditation technique, designed to allow you, no matter what your experience, to "Start where you are". The form of meditation that I teach is based on Tibetan Buddhist meditation, using both mindfullness and single pointed meditation, along with breathing, chakra work, and movement.  Since I am fascinated with consciousness and the brain, I try to demystify some of how we operate mentally through what I have learned about neuroscience, I have been a meditation student for …