Meet other local amateur Philosophers to discuss ourselves, the world and what we know about both.   Currently we are running the meetings with the Ben Franklin Thinking Society. Visit the Ben Franklin Thinking Society for more details.

Spiritual Philadelphia organized by DJ Verbena  Spiritual Philadelphia is a recreation club and social network for spiritual adults that embrace the conscious path of living life to the fullest. This dynamic group comes with a wide and diverse set of spiritual backgrounds, such as metaphysics, new age, old age, meditation, philosophy, law of attraction, course in miracles, yoga, and many others. The purpose of this group is to come together to connect and have fun. This could include games, sp …

Open to all ethical atheists, agnostics, skeptics and other freethinkers, the Delaware Association for Humanism exists for the betterment of humanity and for the planet we all share. DAH is an affiliate of the Council for Secular Humanism and is a charter chapter of the American Humanist Association. As such, we adhere to the humanist philosophy these organizations embody. In addition to getting together to socialize and discuss beliefs, philosophies and the challenges of being 'outsiders', we a …

… Our Philosophy We define “(w)holistic” as the philosophy of taking into consideration the interconnection of body, mind and spirit of the individual and interconnection between the individual and his/her local and global community as a way of living a healthy, balanced, & integrated life. As Aristotle said.....The whole is more than the sum of its parts. Read more about the Wholistic Living Guide Intention ________________________________________________________________________________ …

METAPHYSICS: form of philosophy that investigates the nature of Reality, Existence, and Being-ness. We attempt to understand the all-inclusive fundamental nature of all reality, whether visible or invisible, whether divine or human or anything else!

Join us as we sample different varieties of that wonder beverage, tea! We visit tea rooms and tea bars in the greater Philadelphia, PA area. Whether you prefer drinking Camellia sinensis in a Victorian drawing room, a spartan chashitsu, or a crowded subway, we hope to see you soon.  (Please note that this group is not affiliated with any political philosophy.)

    The Ben Franklin Thinking Society is a social club that brings together a variety of people for stimulating conversation. In this relaxing setting you will meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics including; current events, politics, science, religion, literature and art.  All people are welcome to participate allowing for intelligent individuals in our city to interact, meet and learn from others like themselves.   Wisdom is the base of any significant change, a …

This group was founded on the topic of Shamanism. We are now in the process of expanding its scope to include more general topics in metaphysics and spirituality. In the meantime, here is our former description: Shamanism is a spiritual tradition that is at least 40,000 years old. It is considered to be the root of all modern religions and philosophies. The essence of Shamanism is unity. The word "shaman" comes from the Tungus language word šamān, which roughly means "one who knows". Shamans …

… Hundreds of books read about Buddhism, meditation, psychotherapy, psychology, philosophy, etc. Nine years of sporadic meditation; meditating regularly now. Regularly do journaling/emotional/meaning/etc.-type practices and have done psychotherapy on and off. Not a licensed mental health professional or anything like that. Not enlightened. Not authorized to teach meditation in any contemplative lineage. Not a Buddhist. Not starting a cult. Etc.)   UPDATE: I'm changing the requirements a little bit …

… We try to keep emails to the group at a minimum, we don't want to intrude or flood your inbox, so you'll know when you receive an email from TFP it will be an important one, regarding new meetups, updates, reminders, etc. Sign up, keep checking the calendar, feel free to attend every event, or only the ones that capture your interest. The hardcore 24/7'ers are just as welcome as the weekend warriors. Join us, we look forward to meeting you!   ----------------------------------------------------- …

(Click here to view theme for next meetup) People search for something real in Life, because its obvious that there is something about everyday Life that is a bit Un-Real. We are possessed by ways of being that sometimes seem to have occured naturally and often from how we have been conditioned by either genetics or the envirnment we arose in. Only occaisionally does our way of being come from our will or intentions. And we feel we" know" something about Life, and even that" knowing" seems som …

… We are non-theist, embracing neither atheism nor theism, choosing instead to focus on “the hear and now” through cooperative naturalistic solutions to local and global challenges. Here at our community home you’ll find thoughtful classes, humanist celebrations, and opportunities to join others working for social justice while having fun! In Philadelphia, since 1885, the Ethical Humanist Society has served as a meeting place many progressive groups, including currently Pennsylvanians for an Alter …

… No matter your religion, race, gender, orientation, class, creed, or personal philosophy Kriya Yoga is for you. It complements all walks of life, and contradicts none. One perfected Kriya breath brings about one year worth of natural spiritual evolution. "If Earth peace is to herald the dawn of the new age, We must all realize: Humanity is our uniting Religion Breath, our uniting Prayer and Consciousness, our uniting God."- © Yogiraj Siddhanath www.hamsayoga.comwww.youtube.com/HamsaYogi

Ayurveda means "the science of life." It is the oldest healing science in existence, originating in India over 5,000 years ago. Holistic Health Counselor Maya Bhagat brings the nutritional philosophies to life with simple, practical yet intuitive spicing techniques that can be used as kitchen therapy. Learn to make sumptuous and tasty meals that possess powerful healing abilities. Expand your range of wholesome nourishing vegetarian cuisine. You will familiarize yourself with …

All who are interested in learning about great insights of psychology with others are welcome! We will be talking about important psychology books and movies both new and old, with particular emphasis on how they are relevant to our own lives. Please remember that the discussions we have at each event are not meant to be substituted for professional therapy sessions. The purpose of this group is to meet other people that have an interest in sharing their ideas about psychology related topics. A …

… The time to act is now - from the ground up. To make our voices known regarding issues at all levels of government, not just when the highly publicized elections are covered in the media; and send a clear message to our elected leaders that it's time to act responsibly or be replaced. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANYONE WILLING TO MAKE A CHANGE Republican or Democrat, Tea Party or Independent; you are welcome to join with the following caveat: Be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Rhetor …