People meditate for lots of different reasons. For some it is stress-reduction, for others it's a way to carve out daily quiet time for themselves, and yet others find it's a way to get in touch with their true inner selves. Whatever your reason, and regardless of whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner - join us as we explore various meditation modalities, while primarily focusing on utilizing the power of the group for self- and world transformation during silent and walking meditation. Th …

We're all spiritual beings having a physical experience, and many of us are waking up to the awesome power of our true inner selves, outside the confines of ego-based desires and reality.  This group is intended to serve as a space to come together to discuss and experience the compassion, power, unity, insight and self-awareness available to us through a focus on present-moment awareness and distinguishing our Selves from our egos. And, as we each individually grow and evolve, so we will be abl …

Thanks for your interest in our group. Pittsburgh Open Minded Christians is a group of individuals who value the life-example and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. We welcome everyone who wishes to learn about the journey we are taking. The group is open and affirming, that means that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals are not only welcome but embraced. There is way too much hatred and bigotry in the world for we Christians to tolerate it in our congregations. I am an ordained m …

This group is for Christians that desire to be educated, inspired and motivated on how to incorporate the principles from the Word in  practical situations for everyday living.  Join us and learn how to be the salt of the world. Each meeting we will tackle a tough issue in business - and learn how to apply the principles God set before us in His Word with respect to conducting business in a godly way. Enjoy open networking before and after each meeting with like-minded professionals. Currently …

If life is a product of all your choices, where do you learn how to make wise choices? To get started, it helps to discover the powerful hidden forces that influence most of our choices. This Meetup will introduce you to a program which will help you become aware of the invisible forces that have been making your choices and show you a simple way to make better choices. Shedding the light of awareness on these invisible drives and helping you stay vigilant about their moves is a simple way to en …

What happens when we pay careful attention to our lives with curiosity and an open mind? This is a group for people who want to answer this question for themselves, with the aid of the many wonderful books that have been written on mindfulness and its application to many areas of life. We will meet monthly to work through our favorite books on mindfulness and talk about how mindfulness applies to our lives. We look forward to see you at our next meeting.

This group is for any artist (experienced to novice) who is interesting in working on art outdoors, whether its easel painting in oil, watercolor, pastels, charcoal/pencil drawing ect. Take your inspiration from the landscape and cityscape, as we meet outdoors at various locations around the Pittsburgh area to work on our individual paintings or projects and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists.

This Meetup introduces an easy and memorable way to watch what we think and do and raise our level of self-awareness. Exactly what are we supposed to be looking for? This Meetup answers that question, in part by offering a simple guide to what to look out for — i.e., the chief sources of suffering, the inner impediments to happiness. Two of these are mental drives which for many thousands of years were essential to survival, but tend to get us modern humans into trouble — the PIG, the ever-prese …

Living a stress-free and meaningful life has never been closer to your fingertips. Meditation is a method to acquaint our mind with causes of happiness. Learn meditation in the company of good friends. See for yourself how Buddhism and meditation can improve quality of life. Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center was recently established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union. This tradition is an international Mahayana Buddhist …

The intention of this group is to offer a sacred space of unconditional love where we can join together as one to expand and grow the whole of our consciousness, as well as the individual. A space created to guide and uplift us to live a life with conscious intention and awareness, to bring more peace, harmony, love and joy into our day to day existance. Here we will offer a multitude of classes, meditations and group discussions to explore all that IS.

My phone number is 804-338-2663--call or text any time for any reason. What is this? A group, bound by an evolving set of rules, whose members attempt communication. Participants are in group to have fun, grow interpersonally, and earn self-knowledge from each other. We're here to make familiars out of unfamiliars, and to evolve our speaking, listening, and leadership skills. This group is special; the defining rule is: Participants do not talk about things outside the room. So what do we talk …

I know how hard it is to be young and in a new place - I'm going through it right now. The goal of this group is to bring all of us together so we can enjoy adjusting to our new lives with others in similar situations. This is a defining time in our lives, and having people close to share these memories with is important. Let's explore all this city's got to offer together!

The purpose of this group is to provide CEO's/Visionaries of Small Businesses a place for Business development, Networking, social networking. Let's get together and find creative, inovative and practical ways to bring success to what we saw.

Welcome to our social networking group for Pittsburgh socialites in or approaching their 30s. Our events offer a unique way to make new friends and meet like-minded folks in a laid-back atmosphere. Please note our focus is on SOCIAL connections, not for professional networking or dating. If you're joining this group to advance a professional or romantic agenda, please seek membership in another group. We schedule casual gatherings in different locations as they seem appropriate; these can includ …

Looking to meet, greet, and unite with other fellow crafty people out there. I'm relatively new to the craft world, but I find it very exciting and a lot of fun to do. While I, myself am located in the Brookline area, I am looking for some crafters, artists, crocheters, and creative individuals from anywhere in Pittbsburgh looking to create, share, and combine ideas! We can meet in public places (coffee shops, libraries, etc.) or if things really get rolling as we get comfortable with each other …

There are very few Christians that live a life that is fun, content, fulfilled and genuine. Most Christians remain of this world; artificially calibrated, affected, lukewarm, conveniently, religious robots. God has great plans, peace and internal harmony for those who walk in truth. My purpose is to encourage those few. I've been blessed with an authentic spirit to glorify His name and bring mindful harmony to the world in which I live and the people with who I surround myself. I do not believe …

Tap into Power and Energy Lying Deep Within You Sahaja Meditation Meetup is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of exercises but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditation becomes deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Better Yourself Emotionally, Physically and Mentally All over world, human beings believe they can find solutions to their …