Have you studied A Course In Miracles? Have you read "Disappearance of a Universe? Are you spiritually searching? This group will focus on studying the concepts from the Course and how to implement them into our day to day lives. Hope you can join us. "Peace of mind is clearly an internal matter; It must begin with your own thoughts and then extend outward. It is from your peace of mind that a peaceful perception of the world arises." ACIM - Workbook 51 "Whenever you are not wholly joyous, it is …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley -  the innovation capital of the world. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other ico …

LOVE YOURSELF, HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP: In this transformational workshop originally created by best-selling author Louise L. Hay, ® you will discover the mindset that has limited your success in business, financial abundance, intimate relationships, spiritual growth, and much more. The Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workshop teaches you how to reprogram your subconscious mind and eliminate negative self-esteem and beliefs that sabotage the life you want, such as. . . • Relationships don’t work …

Startup Speakers Toastmasters Club sharpens your public speaking/presentation/pitching skills in a safe, comfortable environment. Many of our club members are entrepreneurs in startup companies or work directly with startup companies. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Startup Speakers Toastmasters Club meets at the Plug and Play Tech Center. Plug and Play is well …

This group is dedicated to bringing the institutions and practices that constitute science into the 21st century. In recent decades, many disturbing trends have emerged that impede free scientific inquiry, slow lifesaving research, and otherwise impair the practice of science for the benefit of all humanity. Recently, the fledgling, International Open Science Movement has rallied around the promise of networked knowledge sharing possibilities. New P2P tools and paradigms enable science to fin …

Our mission: To offer the International mobile technology and services sector an unbiased discussion dialogue on emerging technologies. Analyze their commercial, economical, social and political impact for an audience of senior business executives, researchers, financiers, policy makers and our loyal software developers. In keeping with SVForum’s history of innovation and leadership, we have decided to commit to I.P. protocol technology and the distribution of information associated. Enabling co …

An eclectic community gathering of all ages and all professions who are committed to becoming better public speakers. We support each other through regular meetings where you will have the opportunity to practice prepared speeches and impromptu responses. Several yearly workshops including speech evaluation, debate skills, and visual presentations. Please note that most of our organization and planning is done at www.menloparktm.org You are welcome to stop by as a guest to any of our meetings …

When cultures meet, something beautiful happens. This groups is about embracing diversity, enjoying and differences and exchanging on all levels. In short, meetup great, fun and interesting people from around the world!

Do you like to meditate but have trouble practicing on your own? Or are you new to meditation and would like to know the basics? Or would you just like to take some time out and practice relaxing yet invigorating yoga and meditation techniques in a group environment? Then join our weekly yoga/meditation class in Palo Alto on Monday nights from 7:30 pm - 9 pm. The techniques we practice are "Hamsa asanas" (postures) and meditation techniques developed by Himalayan Kundalini Kriya Yoga master Yogi …

Welcome to Shambhala. You have found a place to rest your mind and make friends with being human. The Silicon Valley Shambhala Center is part of an international community of meditation centers founded by Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and led by his son and lineage holder, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.  Pema Chodron is also a senior teacher in Shambhala. We offer a friendly, uplifted environment in which to explore meditation and the qualities it can bring to your life …

This group is open to all people interesting in learning or extending their martial arts.  Xin Yi Dao is a training system rooted in Che and Dai family Xingyi Quan.  Exercises from Old form Bagua Zhang and Taiji Quan are used to emphasize body mechanics vital for correct technique. Each practice session, one of the group leaders will take the group thru drills for a specific martial skill (ie sticking, bridging, twining). The group leaders are senior students of Grand Master Li Tailiang. More in …

Basically, We Want You to Come Sing with Us. Are you a former or current member of a chorus or acappella group in search of a new outlet for your dazzling voice? Or maybe you sing in a band that performs on campus every now and then? Or maybe you're just a guy with a good voice who never really thought about pursuing it before? Then Pacific Standard might be the perfect ensemble for you! How's that for a marketing pitch? But seriously, we're a new men's chorus in the Bay Area that hopes to offer …

Welcome all boomers, single or couple, from their mid-40s who love to travel, are  looking for travel buddies for specific travel dates and destinations. If you have always had a desire to travel - join us and make new friends - learn from each other and maybe find a travel buddy. Share ideas, travel experiences and suggest ideas for future trips - day trips, short trips, some longer in time and culturally-focused adventures too. If you are single or solo and hate paying single supplement fees …

This is the SF Bay Area branch of the Non-profit international organization Schola Saint George: www.scholasaintgeorge.org We study and practice the "Arte d'Armizare" (Art of Armed Combat) of 14th-15th century European medieval master of arms Fiore dei Liberi, every Sunday afternoon in Cuesta Park, Mountain View. Included in this martial system is medieval unarmed grappling, dagger, longsword, and spear. Schola Saint George has been training, studying and teaching medieval martial arts since the …

Have you always wanted to get more involved in charity projects to serve your local community? The Belmont Lions Club invites you to meet our local members and learn more about how you may become involved. Some of our previous projects include: *Belmont Idol Talent Show *Student Speaker Scholarship Contest *Maple Street Homeless Shelter Assistance *Save The Music for our schools *Belmont Open Space Recreational Trail Project... Join us to find out more!

Welcome to the meetup area of the Northern California Oracle Users Group, the most active and longest running Oracle users group in the world! You’ve never heard of us before? Well, now you have! NoCOUG has more than 500 enthusiastic members, some of whom have remained members for 25 years! We organize four full-day conferences around the bay area every year and produce a wonderful publication called the NoCOUG Journal. Check out some of our pictures at http://www.meetup.com/Northern-California- …

100 Committed Businesswomen Women Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Business Managers, Consultants... Are you looking for a way to grow your business and a group of likeminded women in business to make meaningful connections with? Then get to know your WON 100 sisters and friends and let us grow your business for you! WON 100 – Peninsula (Sister organization of Women Owned Networking SFBA) is for the businesswoman who is very serious about the growth of her business and who has a heart to e …

Welcome! We are a group of tai chi (taiji) and chi kung (qigong) enthusiasts who gather together in a beautiful park setting in Belmont to practice the ancient arts of tai chi and chi kung for health, meditation, and martial ability. When practiced with consistency the arts of tai chi and chi kung help to strengthen the body, the internal organs, and the immune system, improve balance and agility, build up the protective qi (energy) field, and bring quietude to the mind, ultimately helping promo …

This is a Meetup for international founders who want to connect and share knowledge with venture capitalists, angels, local founders, subject matter experts and the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay community.

LeTip International is the world's largest, privately owned, professional business leads organization. Since 1978, LeTip programs have helped over 120,000 members, throughout the United States and Canada, build business success through personal referrals. LeTip International's structure set the standard in the word-of-mouth referral industry. Members are known for their professionalism, dedication, and loyalty to one another, and to the LeTip Program. LeTip Chapters meet weekly to exchange quali …

This group is for East Indian and American couples. Sometimes it's difficult for the inter-racial couples to find couples with same interest and cultural challenges. The aim of this group to meet up and have fun with people who understand the challenge of being in a east indian and american marriage. I would like to keep this group small and interesting. Please join if you can make it to the gatherings and contribute. If a member does not come to the gatherings for 3 months, they will be discont …

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Mucho Gusto Bilingual Spanish-English Toastmasters Club is a group to practice your Spanish and English speaking skills. Join us to become a better speaker and presenter, improve your listening skills and develop your leadership skills. Learn at your own pace in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Guests are always welcome and free. Membership fee applies. Come to one of our meetings to learn more. We are part of Toastmasters International. For more information about the educational program and lea …

Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association (DDMBA) is a U.S. based non-profit organization committed to serving humanity by working to relieve human suffering – physical, emotional and spiritual. Its founder and spiritual leader is the renowned teacher of Chan Buddhism, Master Sheng Yen. After receiving a doctorate in Buddhist studies at Rissho University, Japan in 1975, Master Sheng Yen embarked on his mission of bringing the Dharma to the West. Soon after arriving in New York City in 1976, he b …

This is a group for H4's living in Silicon Valley who want to get together and create a support network for those in the same situation. Let's share experiences and ideas over coffe/tea or a walk/hike in the neighbourhood!

This is a group for Spanish and non-Spanish speakers alike who are interested in exchanging ideas and gaining a greater depth of understanding about what is/has been happening in such Latin American countries as Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Honduras, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Haiti, Mexico, Chile and more. Though the group is fairly free-form, we will also seek to introduce a variety of relevant, mutually agreed-upon books, articles, information on political/military/civic …

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the foremost organization of game professionals. We meet regularly to exchange ideas, network, and have fun. Everyone is welcome, even nonmembers!

This is a group for anyone interested in training together for a half marathon or 10k run. I started this group to share what I have learned about running and training over the years. Right now we are training for the Jungle Run Half Marathon and 10k in Los Gatos on July 14th. 140 dollar membership fee which includes the cost of the event.