Hello Welcome to the Santa Barbara Meetup Group “The Minds Potential: Buddhist Meditation for Everyday Life”. We are a group of friendly, sincere, warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism. We are dedicated to providing both newcomers to Buddhism as well as established practitioners an opportunity to study, learn, & practice the Buddhist teachings. We are seeking to create more meaning in our lives. To see each moment as precious, and to use each moment to culti …

Come and join me for meditation, dharma talks, sharing and spiritual community building. All levels of experience welcome. I present teachings from Buddhist and Advaita traditions and all are welcome regardless of what path you're on. The group meets in my home on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8ish.

The purpose of this group is for Like-Minded, Spiritual, Wealth Minded folks to get together and discuss and participate in raising our vibrations to get everything we desire in life. It all starts with YOU...If YOU desire to strengthen your relationships, and /or increase your wealth, then this group is for you. We will BE discussing the Law of Attraction, Reiki Energy and Meditating, sprinkled in with demonstrations and guest speakers.

A Trans-Denominational Community - We Believe...There are Universal Truths inherent in the Wisdom of the World's traditions.  A Love Intelligence is alive everywhere, connecting all that is.  We can trust the guidance, and align with it deep within. Words and Thoughts are Prayers, and are the builders and attractors of the world we see. Change your thinking, Change your life.  Center of the Heart offers services, learning, gatherings, events, and community celebration. Deepen your connection wit …

About Mindfulness Exercises: The practice of self regulation of the autonomic nervous system. We teach integrated mind-body mental exercises to trigger a natural parasympathetic response in the autonomic nervous system. This response releases powerful neurochemicals (biochemicals) that regulate the immune system. Regulation of the immune system transforms the human body at the cellular level. This natural transformation affects our view, how we feel, and ultimately our perception of reality, it …

A Conscious Creator is someone who believes that we are each responsible for the life we're living, and who chooses to consciously (with decided intent) build on the blueprint of his/her life, creating the life experience s/he chooses to live. Consciously creating your own life also involves examining the past conditioning and rote behaviors that have led to the life you may currently be experiencing, and deciding to do something about it.  We meet once a month to discuss topics relating to the  …

"There is one non-negotiable ticket for admission to creating and sustaining intimate partnerships: the understanding that what we are experiencing in relationship is a reflection of our own internal state of being. This means inquiring into each thought, feeling, and behavior with the recognition that our emotional reactions can best tell us something about ourselves, rather than about our partners." "When our commitment to knowing and revealing ourselves is greater than the need to hide, prote …

The IANDS Santa Barbara group is dedicated to connecting and supporting individuals who have experienced a Near Death Experience (NDE), Out of Body Experience (OBE), or a Spiritually Transformative Event (STE). Additionally, we welcome individuals who are interested in education and research on NDE/OBE/STE's, health care professionals/caregivers, individuals who are close to experiencers, individuals facing terminal illness or those in grief over losing a loved one, and the general public. We ar …

… In this group you'll meet creative thinkers - people who may have special "gifts" or talents in the arts, spirituality, and related fields: fashion/design, writers, psychologists, actors, chefs, musicians/performers, web designers, graphic artists, inventors, beauticians, wildlife managers... (actually any right-brain activity would count) and people who just have a knack for enjoying LIFE - and who love having fun with others who do too! Even if you just want to relax among like-minded friends, …

I am starting the Council Circle Community so that I can give people the wonderful life changing experiences Council Circle has given me for fifteen years and so that I can develop a fulfilling livelihood that really uses my gifts well. (www.LifeEnergyAtPeace.org) The group(s) will meet in Council Circles of women, couples and singles and explore topics of relationships, work, health, spirituality, money, right livelihood, personal contribution, and our highest dreams for humanity. Council Circl …

A circle to meet other women who are looking for friendship, sharing and community. To speak truth from our hearts. To listen without judgment. A place where women of all ages can share their wisdom, laugh at their mistakes and feel a part of something greater than themselves. This is not a therapy group but instead a safe place for women to drop their masks and learn from one another. If you are a woman looking to carve time out for yourself, make new friends and celebrate being a woman---regar …

Magdalene Sanctuary Gathering Friday Evenings at Temenos Center in Ojai We are currently focusing on the Primordial Feminine Mysteries. As such, the talks are delving deeply into the hidden wonders of: Black Madonna and the Primal Power of the Feminine Principle In many pilgrimages throughout the world, this enigmatic icon appears in both the most ancient cultures as well as more contemporary traditions and always among healers, mystics, adepts and enlightened ones. Hopefully, you w …

We meet to consider together the fear of life, its origin, its cause and its effects, and the simple act of inward looking that snuffs it out. All are welcome and all our meetings are entirely free of charge.

This is a group that was created organically, from the earth and fueled by the fire. It started with meeting a friend to discuss life and inviting another friend and another..... It occurred to me that I was spending most Sunday nights after spending fun days with family & the "to do" list with friends at Sandbar. I've met many new people, some just passing through and some locals giving me the scoop on SB around the fire pit. At the last gathering we officially adopted each other and be …

The Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) is one way that the divine can reach out to mankind; it is a gift, a benediction of grace. The Oneness Blessing is a non-denominational experience, an act of energy transfer by touch or by the power of intent, awakening our connection with the oneness in everything, allowing each of us to deepen our relationship with those we love, with ourselves, with strangers and with our creator. The Oneness Blessing results in a growth in consciousness.

The Power and Empowerment potential of Women sharing the Wisdom of their Lives is essential to our Self Esteem and personal success. Every Woman needs a support group. Every woman has wisdom to share. Every woman can use some other woman wisdom now and then! If we were meant to be alone, there wouldn't be so many of us here!! (Besides, science now says that it is essential to every woman's health to maintain connections with a group of women friends.) If you a Wise Woman (45-100) or a Woman look …