We are a group of Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people who meet every week to chat in ASL. This group is open to ANYONE with an interest in American Sign Language and Deaf culture, from beginning ASL students to those who are fluent. We especially encourage people to come to our group who want to HAVE FUN while socializing with all sorts of different people! This is not a study group! It's a great group for practicing having real conversations in ASL. We welcome ANYONE with an interest in A …

This group is under the guidance of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, 19th generation Chen village descendant and 12th generation Tai Chi (Taiji) teacher.  Teachers in this group have free and not free classes, and we collectively host GM Chen yearly for special seminars. Class Locations, Instructors and Times Currently classes are happening in: Danvers - Johanna Lexington - Hellen Lee Harvard Square - Stanwood Chang Contact instructors directly for more information! Let me repeat, contact the instr …

NISCE’s MeetUp, Share and Learn events are intended for small groups of educational stakeholders - educators, parents, activists, school leaders and others - who are interested in learning from each other and sharing information about diverse topics, trends, and challenges that are faced when trying to ensure that students have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

Make new international friends, learn about other cultures and practice speaking in English through our FREE monthly meetings.  Beginner, intermediate and advanced English students are all welcome! *ONLY non-native English speakers please. Thank you for respecting this restriction. In addition, if you are looking for private English conversation classes, please email Always Learning: Teacher.AlwaysLearning@yahoo.com At Always Learning the first hour is FREE; it includes an evaluation of your En …

"No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance." — Confucius I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who gave many a classic book a pass while growing up. Yet it turns out our teachers were right and there is a literary currency that these works provide. This book club is your chance to sit down and finally read Anna Karenina, Don Quixote, Pride and Prejudice, but also the somewhat forgotten classics and even modern works …

Anyone can improv. Learn new skills, make new friends, laugh a lot, and no experience is necessary. Learn how to play group improv games in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Ideal for both shy persons and experienced comediennes, as well as the perpetually annoyed and those who claim to not be creative. What's your excuse?! I am an Acting, Speech, and English teacher at Weston High School and Middle School and am a long time improviser. I've taught comedy improv in senior centers, adult …

This group is a place where you can find information about meeting different spiritual teachers whose teaching is connected to the East (India, Tibet, Nepal, Japan, etc - Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen, etc) and are visiting Boston / New England. We include anyone who can expand our mind and hearts, and help us to question our deepest reactions and strongly held beliefs. Feel free to suggest meetups by sending me an email at shunyamprem@yahoo.com with an event you are organizing, attending or want to s …

The Gurdjieff Society of Massachusetts is an affiliate of the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York. The Society is nonsectarian and nondenominational, and its membership is composed of individuals of diverse backgrounds. The aims of the Society are: to preserve the ideas and methods of the noted spiritual teacher George Ivanovich Gurdjieff, to explore what their practice requires in today's world, to maintain a community of seekers that welcomes new members who share these interests, and to contribu …

A monthly pot luck dinner for faculty and former faculty (and their mate/partner) of colleges and universities in greater Boston and Cambridge who do not have children. 50 years old and up. We think this will be a very enjoyable and congenial group with which to share interests and food. First dinner will be in a Victorian home in Porter Square, Cambridge.

Natural Dharma Fellowship is an organization of Buddhist practitioners offering basic meditation instructions in the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Our practices emphasize the innate wisdom of one’s inherent being and are led by Lama Willa and Natural Dharma meditation teachers. There is an option to pursue a Vajrayana path with Lama Willa for those drawn to it. We meet for meditation and discussion on Tuesday evenings from 7-8.30pm at the Cambridge Friends Meeting House …

Iaido, the Way of the Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword. Iaido was practiced by the ancient Samurai for centuries. Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword …

Tantra: The Art of Conscious Loving™ Come discover the power of Tantra as a healing art designed to awaken you to the pleasures of life. Learn to live your life by the principles of Tantra Yoga. At each moment you can experience love and oneness with all things. Tantra is a lifestyle. You can call it a mindfulness practice or you can call it the practice of bringing the Divine into everyday experiences from the most mundane moments to the peaks of ecstasy, the path of Tantra allows you to bring …

Greetings: PURPOSE: This group is for those of you who are moved by and wish to relate to others who are passionate about the teachings of J.Krishnamurti. INTRODUCTION:Just to share briefly about myself, I am quite passionate and have been very moved by the teachings of the philsopher/sage Jiddu Krishnamurti for the past 3-4 years when I came across his posthumous page online and watched a captivating video clip of his footage on living/dying and fear, which totally resonated with me internally. …

"Is personal evolution possible? We explore the ideas, exercises, practical and inner work and movements (sacred dance) of G.I. Gurdjieff & J.G. Bennett"   Our various aims are - To help each other establish a personal practice. - To serve as a doorway to others who wish to learn about the Work.   - To explore the concepts and exercises of Fourth Way / Bennett / Gurdjieff and other teachers.     - To explore the Gurdjieff movements.   Recommended reading: GI Gurdjieff: All and Everything, Meetin …

Overview Having a meaningful connection to a community can have a profound and positive impact on one’s sense of well-being and happiness. In a city as large and as transient as Boston, however, it can be challenging to build a sense of community in one’s life. City Common is being established to address this challenge; its mission is to enhance the sense of community in people’s lives by gathering like-minded individuals. Initially, City Common will offer two outlets for community building: C …

SSG Boston is a martial arts group practicing an integrated system of longsword, grappling and dagger from medieval fighting manuals.  At this writing, we have classes in Watertown, Arlington, and Cambridge. Our students are a mix of experienced martial artists who enjoy the cross-training and interested brand new folks. Our beginner class works equally well for each, working on a combination of an established longsword curriculum and developing work on abrazzare (grappling) and daga (dagger/kni …

This group will explore how video and new forms of multi-media enabled learning are revolutionizing education across the world. Video in Education now goes beyond simple publishing and includes centralized access anytime anywhere to many video repositories and libraries, internal university 'YouTube', deep learning management system integrations such as video assignments and interactive recorded classes, collaborative video & editing, video for distance education and media-powered blogs and soci …

This meetup is for people interested in sacred Tantra. Intention of this group is to support and promote the exploration of the sacred and spiritual expansion that practicing and teaching sacred Tantra, the Tantric Healing Arts, and Tantra Yoga can produce. All interested parties are welcome, whether you are a teacher, practitioner, beginner, single, or partnered. Mission Statement of the New England Tantric Meetup: * Our sole purpose is to support and promote sacred Tantra, Tantric paths and v …

Hand drumming is fun, healing, and deeply satisfying to our souls and spirits. I am a drum teacher and performer who has experienced the joy, power, and peace of drumming in groups for more than 15 years. A drum circle is a great way for us to share this experience together. In our gathering we will explore rhythm together including some teaching, some jamming, and some following the rhythms where they lead us. If you are interested in hand drumming, please join us. If you do not have a drum, dr …

http://www.meetup.com/AfricaTravel/ca... Trip To Africa! November 15 ~ December 9, 2013 DrumConnection is taking a TRIP TO AFRICA! Come join us and make your reservations soon. Join us at this informational meeting where you’ll meet others who may travel with us! Find out what it’s all about! Video, discussion, refreshments. More info: http://www.triptoafrica.org WELCOME TO GUINEA! Study djembe and dunun drumming in Africa with masters of the craft in a true cultural and musical immersion. Dru …

Our goal is to provide current, relevant, and in-demand photography and digital imaging workshops to all levels of photographers and artists. DSI Photography and Imaging Workshops strive to provide excellent instruction and provide a good value for all participants. Our workshops are taught by the top professionals in their field. Our instructors are well known for their art and craft but also as excellent teachers. Most are taught at our photo gallery location at 11 Brighton Street in Belmont, …

A group for educated women who are married, divorced, single, straight, lesbian, or whatever. The common element: seeking friendship, conversation, and interaction with ladies. This group is mindful and respectful of all races, religions, and non-religions. Let's talk gals!

This will be a mastermind group for heart-centered entrepreneurs - e.g., life coach, business coach, yoga teacher, wedding celebrant, spiritual counselor, healer, artist, etc. Let's meet to network and to help support each other in building our businesses!

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …

“The Path of Purification” (Visuddhimagga) is regarded as the most detailed manual for meditators. It systematically summarizes and interprets the teaching of the Buddha and the meditation methods contained in the Pali Tipitaka. The manual comprises the Buddhist essential Threefold Training in discipline, meditation and wisdom. The teacher and meditation instructor of this study, Venerable Dhammadipa (Fa Yao), presently the abbot of Chuang Yen Monastery, has been ordained as a Buddhist monk sinc …