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.

"We teach mankind through example, so that they may contemplate." 59:21 Let's read a holistic explanation of the Quran and Islam written in the 20th century for the modern mindset and cover issues like: How do we develop over time patience, gratitude, contentment & trust in Allah?What does God-fearing mean and how does it affect my life?How can Islam relieve human suffering and mental anguish?What are the solutions to depression, regret and anxiety?Do I really practice Islam, or only rituals? …

… Does spirituality, metaphysics or philosophy interest you? In short, are you looking for something more out of your life other than the 9-5 job and the occasional weekend parties or the evening games? If so, then you have come to the right place.   This meetup is all about meeting interesting people, finding new ways, learning something new. There are no preset topics, everything is fair game. Want to discuss Dante (or Shakespeare)? Just suggest a venue and we'll be there. Want to talk about the …

This group is formed to help create an I Liq Chuan (pronounced ee leek chan) community in Princeton, NJ.  I Liq Chuan is a complete system of health, fitness, martial art, meditation and energy cultivation.  I Liq Chuan, translated as Mind Power Fist also know as The Martial Art of Awareness is a descendent of a system taught only to the insiders of a Hakka nomadic clan.  The art is based on Dao and Zen philosophies and in its application and training uncompromisingly adheres to the Tai Chi theo …

Looking for other book lovers? A good story is even better when you've got friends to share it with. I. book club structure The purpose of this book club is to provide a venue for people to express their views and opinions on various books that they have read. The club will read different types of books (ex: fiction, philosophy, poetry, contemporary, classic, memoirs, short stories, biographies, etc) each month. Members will meet once a month to have an open discussion on the selected book(s …

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 scientifically designe …

… 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 …

We are a new group looking to gather some new friends and have some fun with wine tasting trips, dinners at BYOBs, get togethers sharing our favorite wines and other events, such as classes and wine festivals. We are hoping to be able to host at least one fun event every month and more as long as there is interest. Some of our philosophies in this group: - Good wine is wine that you like, not wine with a high price tag. - Everybody can learn more about wine. - You can never have too many fr …

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 …

On my quest to find purpose, I discovered that to truly know myself meant realigning my energy with those who come before me. My Ancestors. I was fortunate enough to find my way home in the African Yoruba Philosophy and culture of Ifa and was initiated as a Yoruba Priestess. Through traditional Spirit worship, I have committed myself to understanding the ways of our Ancestors through reading, teaching and meditation. Having learned the energy of the Ancestors, I am able to move through life with …

… We live by the philosophy “Empower people to take action by first doing it yourself!” The biggest challenge most people have when trying to change their current situation is the support. Training not implemented is just knowledge gone to waste. This doesn’t mean training isn’t important but support from people who have already been down the road is what really helps people put plans into motion and words into action.

I Liq Chuan (literally translated as Mental-Physical Martial Art) is an internal art that has become known for its effectiveness as a martial art. The practice of I Liq Chuan develops the ability to react spontaneously to attacks, not relying upon pre-arranged responses, through its specialized partner practices of Spinning Hands & Sticky Hands. This weekend Master Sam Chin will guide us in learning how to develop specific qualities the internal arts are known for, through solo exercises and pa …

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 …

… 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

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!