Spiritual Cinema is a new genre of films. A movie is often a memorable experience, especially when you are able to follow that movie with a meaningful discussion among like-minded people. The intention of Spiritual Cinema Meetup is to present one or more spiritual themed movies each month for our members viewing pleasure and stimulating discussion. These will generally be movies that were not released through traditional theatres. They were frequently created for the audience we are, individu …

SSS is an energetic group of fun, self-aware women and men aged approximately 25-40 from Chicago and the Suburbs who love life, enjoy meeting and connecting with people and embrace personal growth. Our group mission is to create a community of young, energetic minds for fun, friendship, travel, sports, volunteering, learning and adventure. Please note: this is not a "dating" group, though many amazing and powerful connections have been made through our community - girl friendships, guy friendsh …

Chicago Integral was created as a place of practice, study and community devoted to integral approaches to spirituality and life, based upon the AQAL map of Ken Wilber. The group meets regularly for practice and discussion sessions, alternating between discussion of some of the great books of integral and sessions devoted to integral spiritual practice.

Sponsored by the Illinois Satsang Society, to learn more about local events go to www.eck-illnois.org This Meetup group is about an open hearted sharing of spiritual experiences that people from all religious backgrounds and all walks of life have and may not understand. Have you had a vivid dream that helped you understand a difficult problem? Have you had a dream with a loved one who has passed away and wondered if that was real? Have you had an out-of-body experience or experience with light …

Let's talk tarot! Learn and grow as readers & seekers. Develop and share our skills. Favorite decks, books, spreads, and uses for and about tarot. How you develop better reading skills. How to use Tarot as a spiritual tool. How fun it is to play with the cards. Let's learn the future together. Something for everyone interested in Tarot

Breathe Meditate Live Chicago! Breathe Meditate Live, Chicago offers free 1 hr Meditation from the Art 'of Living that help combat stress arising in everyday life. The session aims at bringing a smile to every face. By emphasizing the power of breath in creating a stable mind, body and spirit; the free session (as part of the meet up) is open to people of all ages, faiths, ethnicity and background who wish to inculcate a healthy lifestyle and be more productive. Inspired by the self awareness wo …

This is a group of people from the "region" who are interested in examining spiritual concepts without religious attachment. We are primarily interested in those spiritual practices or beliefs that promote holistic well-being. No matter what we call it... God, Spirit, Energy, Universal Intelligence, Higher Power - we believe that every person, place and thing emanates from this spiritual source. The mission of our group is to provide a warm, supportive space to gather for those interested in de …

"The purpose of this meetup is to provide a venue for individuals who walk the esoteric/inner path but also strive for a balance with their more exoteric & worldly nature. I seek others like myself who walk the inner path and have experienced inner transfigurations and can examine these powerful, spiritual experiences from a scientific & psychological lens, who introspect ruthlessly, who are open to exploring the inner realms of self-identity, and who value knowledge and wisdom above all.  I hav …

The Top 10 Reasons why Power of Oneness is for you: 10. You are not interested in being told what to think. 9. You don’t think any one religion is better than another. 8. You want to be with like-minded people. 7. You want Joy as a theology. 6. You know that God is not just on the outside, but inside too! 5. You want to use a beneficial creative energy to change your life. 4. You want to be heard and not just talked at. 3. Your experience of God is that God is loving, not one that needs an ange …

The Goal: A community of people dedicated to consciousness elevation in all aspects of life, individual, communal, social, political, scientific, and beyond. We each have the potential to each a unique level of "Human Optimization".  Attention, communication, intelligence, thoughtfulness, balanced emotion and speech and action, empathetic, beautiful, kind. To achieve this peak potential and manifest it into "life as we know it" including the status quo, we effectively change the whole system in …

Are you seeking a seek a real spiritual community which is loving, inclusive, spiritually lively and empowering of people of all genders, races and sexualities, both rich and poor? The Apostolic Johannite Church is a global network of Johannite communities that focus on supporting individual and direct experience of the Divine through fellowship, meditation and prayer, service and ritual, lively discussion and study. We are an esoteric, gnostic, Christian communion. The Mission Fabre-Palaprat is …

Consciousness, metaphysics, and spirituality. Our members have a wide variety of interests and beliefs, but we share one thing in common: we're part of an emergent spiritual community. By networking with other people, we learn, grow, and expand together. We're here for just that. Exploring any and all paths toward spirituality, and forming a true community of spiritual individuals. Our interests include consciousness, metaphysics, meditation, energy, healing, and enjoying that ride called life. …

How many times have you had difficulty making a decision because one part of you wanted one thing, but another part of you wanted something else? “A part of me wants to…another part doesn’t.” Conflicting inner 'parts' of ourselves are one of the main obstacles to inner peace and personal power: • Parts of us who want to do new things are blocked by parts who are afraid to take risks. • Parts of us who want to get things done are stumped by parts who procrastinate. • Parts of us who want to be …

Discover a new path to spiritual awakening with spiritual teacher Ustad Mazhabi. About Us: Mawlana Faizani International is a nonprofit educational organization that was established in 1997 by spiritual teacher and visionary Ustad Mazhabi. As our name indicates, Mawlana Faizani International was established to represent the spiritual teachings and enlightenment of the authoritative spiritual leader, Mawlana Faizani. Mawlana Faizani is a Sufi master of the Qadri, Naqshbandi, Chishti and Suhrawar …

The Nimatullahi Sufi Order is a spiritual discipline dedicated to the selfless service and love of all human beings. The foundation of our spiritual endeavors rests upon the practice of ceaselessly remembering God in thought, word and deed. Our guiding principles are firmly rooted in the tradition of chivalry (futuwwa in Arabic and javanmardi in Persian) in the Middle East, where relations among members of society were based on selfless service and consideration of others first and foremost. Un …

A hip, real and deep spiritual community dedicated to revealing love, honoring all paths and celebrating life! We are a very welcoming, diverse community focused on helping people discover the Infinite Source of Love and Life within.

Stop chasing the dream ... LIVE the dream! Bodhi Spiritual Center SUMMER SERIES 7 Sundays to Success July 8 - August 19 10:00 am - MEDITATION 10:30 am - Lesson & Celebration

This is a meetup group based in Chicago. Its purpose is to find like minded people who want to get together over dinner, or participate in a meditation class, or come to a group discussion. Spiritual Development is a way of life and promotes meaning and purpose. We plan to start getting together once a month at first.

A Meditation Group based on the Kriya Yoga Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, and inspired by the core spirituality found at the heart of all faith traditions. Our meditation group is for those seeking... -To learn how to meditate, using ancient, proven techniques -To share spiritual fellowship, friendship and support with others -To have a deeper understanding of the universal science of yoga -Greater energy, health, success and poise in …

Dear Friends and spiritual seekers: I wanted to take the time to invite, all who wish to sustain and enrich you inter spirit, and look at different modalities to reach those ends, to a new/ old class I will be hosting starting this Wednesday August 29, in the Brides room. This group was originally hosted by Rev Naylor, and has a history of some twenty plus years. For me over the years this group was one of the high points of my week and the relationships that I kindled there, last to this day. S …

Looking to continue in your spiritual studies. Please join us beginning October 11th at Bodhi for a four week course on Working with the Law of Attraction to Consciously Create Your Life. We will be exploring new thought teachings on the law of attraction, the spiritual practice of appreciation and gratitude as well as the Teachings of Abraham Hicks. Learn how appreciation works with the Law of Attraction in creating your life experience. Learn tools that you can use in daily life to anchor thes …

This group is for anyone seeking to grow, develop and expand their consciousness, spirituality and self awareness. We are a 85 year old New Thought institution as well as a member of Unity Worldwide Ministries. Our mission is to grow and offer the opportunity consciousness expansion to all.

A fresh Meetup group that focuses on personal development, spirituality, mindfulness and simply enjoying life! Shannon Elhart, the facilitator, has been helping people, from the ages of 5-75, live more peaceful lives. For over twenty-four years she has taught, counseled and coached. In this group you will: meet great people who also desire to live fully and happily, learn skills and techniques that improve life, discuss and share ideas, meditate, and each night there will be a free coaching sess …

Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization where one awakens his or her own inner energy. Through this process an inner transformation takes place by which one becomes integrated and balanced. One can actually feel the all pervading divine power as a cool breeze, as described in all religions and spiritual traditions of the world. Sahaja Yoga was founded by Shrimataji Nirmala Devi in 1970. Since then Shri Mataji has dedicated her life to transform …

Sage Sister's Sacred Circle is a women's spirtuality group. We are a gathering of women who want to explore, express, and develop our understanding of spirituality. Our definition of spirituality is the practice of staying consciously connected to with what makes us alive, within ourselves, within one another, and with the Great Other. Spirituality is the sacred center out of which all life comes. Spiritual journey is the soul's life commingling with ordinary life. Our group provides a safe envi …

Calling all who are seeking the spiritual truth! Based on the principle of "Don’t try to see how far the darkness stretches, just light your inner lamp", Samarpan Meditation today is being followed by hundreds of thousands of people beyond the boundaries of age, language, country, religion, race, color, belief, or lifestyle - all over the world. This meditation technique is totally free-of-charges, not just during introductory sessions but it is free always, for the simple reason that it is base …

Sound has a powerful impact in our day to day life. We use music to uplift us and sometimes to get relief from our sorrows. sound has a great power locked within it to reach the levels of consciousness.In studies of meditation it has been revealed that regular meditation along with repetitive chanting of specific mantras will reduce the stress levels, helps blood pressure, strengthens the immune system and so on... Mantra Meditation is not an artificial imposition on the mind, it is the original …

Psychology and Spirituality both hold keys to learning about one's self and to relieving the stress and pain that most people feel at times. They both hold keys to feeling more peaceful. However, one without the other is not complete. Spirituality without cleaning out the past, lends a person to feeling pressure to be in a place where they can't sustain and psychology alone creates a barrier as the person does not have access to deeper connection and love. Together we will explore readings and m …