Interested in Buddhism and living in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area? Whether you're just curious what it's about or a dedicated practitioner, or anywhere in between, come on over! Let's learn more about Buddhism together. Our events include introductory presentations, general and special-topic discussions, book clubs, meditation practice, and teachings by visiting expert practitioners. We'll share our experiences and knowledge of Buddhist centers and resources in the Triangle.

Do you ever get that sushi craving? Do you have a love of Asian, Mediterranean, Italian, Polish, Mexican, European and all the other continents? If so, this IS the group for you. The goal of The Triangle Sushi, Sake and Beyond group is to bring together all who have a love of new and different cuisines and who have an interest in learning about other cultures. Being passionate about Sushi, we will always want to go "Beyond" Sushi to India, Africa, France, Germany, Mexico... and any other place …

Our mission is to enhance the spiritual, mystical, and metaphysical awareness and consciousness of our community by sponsoring programs that facilitate personal growth and development and a holistic approach to health and living. Spiritual Frontiers Fellowship has been serving the Triangle spiritual community since 1973.

Welcome fellow Agnostics, Atheists, Humanists and other Freethinkers! This group will be a home for anyone in the Triangle area who doesn't practice a particular religion and might be looking for a friendly secular forum for discussion. We welcome Atheist, Agnostic, Humanist and open-minded Deist brothers and sisters who agree that reason, compassion and free will are more important than obedience to religious institutions or religious dogma as a foundation for a moral and ethical society.  A pr …

Both moms and dads who are swimming against the mainstream parenting culture are welcome. Are you attachment parents? Interested in homeschooling or unschooling? Tired of all of the marketing to parents and children? Wanting to say goodbye to TV and plastic toys? Alternative Parenting of Durham is a community of parents who wish to approach parenting mindfully, respectfully questioning what others often take for granted. We believe in "education for life" and enjoy reading and learning about edu …

Founded by Triangle area propertarian anarchists (i.e. market anarchists, libertarian anarchists, voluntaryists, agorists, individualist anarchists, etc.), this Meetup group is intended to continue an already-existing propertarian anarchist discussion group while also inviting anti-propertarian anarchists (socialist anarchists, anarcho-syndicalists, anarcho-communists, etc.) to participate in order to exchange ideas and because of our shared opposition to the existence of the state. Just so the …

ABOUT THIS CIRCLE The Women's Journal Writing Circle is a writing group for women who explore personal reflections by journaling. We enjoy playing with words in a flexible, nurturing, non-academic way. No writing experience is ever required, only a desire to listen to yourself, free your inhibitions and let yourself write. Open to ALL women 18 and up. **A Photo (where you are recognizable) is required to join this meetup.**Our venues are not public venues, and we need to be able to recognize e …

The Wake County Young Professional Republicans (YPR) was formally known as the Wake County Young Republicans until February 2010 when the association changed its name in order to delineate itself as a professional association for people ages 18-40 years old. The Wake County Young Republicans was originally founded in the early 1990s as a sub-chapter of the North Carolina Federation of Young Professional Republicans (NCFYPR) and the Young Republican National Federation (YRNF), which has been the …

This group is for open-minded parents interested in any (not necessarily all) aspects of Attachment Parenting, including: thoughtful preparation for parenthood, breastfeeding and child-led weaning, babywearing, co-sleeping, building a relationship with one’s child based on trust and respect, and positive/gentle discipline. And while many may also share interests in cloth diapering, elimination communication, child-led potty learning, alternative education options, natural family living and birth …

I am starting these exciting classes because I have been involved in teaching and studying Metaphysics for 31years. That involvement has changed and continues to change my life in beautiful, productive, healthy directions. The purpose of the group is Spiritual Growth and Development. The focus is on Mediumship, Meditation, Philosophy, and Healing. The classes I facilitate are for all who are interested in bringing balance into their world.  The expected outcome is greater health and wholeness.  …

The Southern Ladies Book Club is back on Meetup! This group began several years ago and we want to increase our membership and meet some new book lovers! Southern Ladies Book Club is for women in their 40's and 50's who feel a connection to books and reading. This book club will depend on members' commitment to read and attend each month as consistently as possible. We are a relaxed, fun group, so if you weren't able to finish the book, you are still welcome attend to meeting to discuss the book …

Downtown Durham Babies is a meetup group for parents of toddlers born between March 2011 and March 2012 in downtown Durham or the neighborhoods near downtown Durham. We are a diverse group of parents who subscribe to multiple styles of parenting.  We enjoy learning new strategies and ideas from each other, but also respect each other's different beliefs and parenting philosophies. This is a member-led group. Some meetups are scheduled by organizers, but members are also encouraged to schedule an …

A group to help support not-so-formal activities associated with Kadampa Center in Raleigh. Join us for family and social activities! If you have ideas for other events, please make a suggestion. If there is enough interest, and it is appropriate for the Kadampa Center Community, we'll make it happen!

Growing the Entrepreneurial Mindset is headed by the CEO of a Nationwide Financial Firm and Motivational Speaker who works with individuals and companies to maximize the success of employees and partners, as well as help to develop the mindset for leadership, in order to motivate their personal happiness, and wealth expansion.  We will focus on several important factors; Playing and Winning the Game:Learn the rules and set yourself up to win The Ultimate Game of Life Goal Setting and Achieving:S …

Group of Osho Lovers ! If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing. It is the methodology of the science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner powerhouse of consciousness, we need to let go of our tensions. Osho Active Meditations have been …

This is an open group for anyone interested in talking or asking about Christianity. It's a place where you will never be judged for your questions, opinions, or philosophy. We just want to hang out, drink coffee, eat yummy goodies, and chat. The coffee and snacks are on us.

This is an open group for anyone who wants to discuss Christianity. Topics of discussion may be Scripture, reality of God, an authentic relationship with Jesus, religion, and more. All questions, opinions and philosophies are welcomed without judgment. The only "bad" question is an unasked one.

This is a group created for those looking for a guided first experience, for parents and babies 12 months+, to explore in a prepared environment influenced by Montessori philosophy with a focus on child development. The goal is for you and your walking baby to come together in a beautiful space to learn, grow and be inspired.  There will be weekly topics of discussion related to your child's development during this stage from 12 months+. Hoping to create positive and supportive community experie …

We are a co-ed group of freehikers (clothes free/nude hikers).  This group is for anyone interested in freehiking. All skill levels welcome. No sexual behavior or discussions will be tolerated. We will enforce the highest standards of morally chaste naturism. We will hike local trails where we are not likely to encounter other hikers.  And if the trail is in proximity to a lake, we have been known to skinny dip to cool down. If you are new to the philosophies of naturism, take some time to list …