The ortland nsight editation ommunity is an experiment in American Buddhism. While we hold closely to the essential teachings of the Buddha, we are dedicated to evolving beyond the ritualism, sexism, hierarchy and other cultural artifacts that have characterized traditional religion. We welcome everyone: members of other faith traditions, male, female, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, single, partnered, all skin colors and ages.  PIMC is based upon the Noble Eightfold Path of the Buddh …

… Through our connections with the lineage, we can ask questions and receive advice from senior teachers and disciples of Swami Vishnu. We will also try to organize trips to the Sivananda Ashram located in Northern California and also invite Swamis and senior teachers to come to Portland. "The word Yoga means union. It refers to the process of uniting the individual with the Universal Soul. It brings about that state of mind which is unruffled and calm in all situations." - Swami Vishnu, "Med …

This meetup is to bring together Portland area yogis who share the love of practicing together. Our group is for all people who love yoga, including yoga teachers, yoga students, and people who are new to yoga. Yoga is a lifestyle, and our group vision is to encourage and support each other in living yoga on and off the mat. Seva (selfless sacrifice - Karma Yoga) is encouraged, and also to help each other prosper always, to live in abundance and absolute freedom (Kaivalya). We ar …

Bright Way Zen meets every Tuesday evening. Find more at www.brightwayzen.org. Sitting with others can significantly strengthen a sitting practice you may have started on your own. All are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation or experience. We meet in the Christ United Methodist Church in Cedar Mill. Led by a qualified Soto Zen teacher, we practice Zen meditation together, and study and discuss Zen Buddhist teachings. Meditation instruction is available, as are meditation cushions, bench …

… We have been privileged to have had Nurses, Teachers, HR Managers, Retired individuals, and more enhance our Events.  For those who are trying to expand their business we have opportunities available....     We are pleased to provide a platform that enables you to experience a relaxed yet productive Evening in our private room with the benefit of Happy Hour food and beverages.  Your success depends on expanding your opportunities by reconnecting with Members, in addition to attending the Monthly …

This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so. Every last Saturday of the month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place at the Jai Ho! Dance Party. - Come early at 9 pm to find tables reserved for meetup, get our special drink Chai-tini, watch Bollywood-Bhangra videos & socialize with meetup friends.  - Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm - Stay late to show off your new moves on the spring loaded dance f …

… We need guides and teachers. I am an educator of the magickal community and I am dedicated to making this happen for you.   BECAUSE WE ARE GOING THROUGH A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP,WE ARE CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS AT THIS TIME. SORRY... PLEASE FEEL FREE TO JOIN AT A LATER TIME.

Let's meet up to create the best open source educational curricula. Many groups like Open Education Database, Massachusetts Institute of Technology , Wikipedia, and Google have organized to share the world's knowledge in a way that has revolutionized the way we gather and share information. We will gather these open resources as well as the talent within our community to design curricula and teach it to learners within our community. We are designing the educational framework so that it can be r …

Outside of Argentina, Portland is perhaps one of the best places to learn this passionate social dance. Thanks to the many amazing Portland teachers, DJs, and organizers, the Portland Tango community is large, friendly and growing by the minute! There are milongas (tango dances) every night of the week, weekly classes, practicas, and workshops, as well as two of the largest Argentine Tango festivals in the U.S., one in February and another in October. If you want to learn and dance tango in Nor …

… This dynamic and meditative work has been continuously developed and refined for the last 40 years by its founder, Reinhard Flatischler, and is led by Certified TaKeTiNa Teachers around the world, and throughout the Pacific Northwest. This Meetup group is for event posts in Oregon, Washington, & British Colombia. Come experience TaKeTiNa for yourself.

Are you looking for your true purpose in life? Do you feel that you've lost that passion you used to have, and want to rediscover? You always have this yarning to share your creative gifts/talent, but does your mind/thought somehow get in the way? Combining dance/movements, vocal expressions, sound healing, drama therapy, shamanic journey/guided imagery, and creative expressions with her a long time teacher Camille Maurine's Moving Theater (http://www.camillemaurine.com/page5/page5.html), Star G …

This group provides a living pathway to Esoteric Christian spiritual initiation in the Gnostic tradition. Baptism, Illumination, Self-Realization and Ordination are Solar Initiations that are available to all who give their lives in selfless service to the Mother/Father Creator through our Master Christ Jesus. There is a Universal Path of Initiation into the Christ-ian Mysteries known as The Way.  To follow It is to become a Servant Of the Way. The following gives an overview of what the various …

13 years ago while living in NYC, I haphazardly attended a meditation class. I had no interest or prior experience with meditation, Buddhism of any sect or anything spiritual for that matter. I walked out of that first class and found myself saying out loud, "Thank you, thank you, thank you" On that day something profound awoke in me and it was as if I had arrived home. There was this unfounded gratitude and love that seemed to be always there, but just hidden away. This is the pathless pat …

I am a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher as well as a Singer/Songwriter. My intention is to share the healing capacity of the singing voice. At a "Liberation Through Voice" session, individuals and groups free up the voice, utilizing mantra, raga, breath-work, world-song, and improvisation....and of course, yoga. You can also stay in tune for my Portland area Kundalini Yoga classes!

Vision Statement We are Licensed Massage Therapists who are dedicated to excellence in our field of Massage Therapy and Bodywork. We are committed to sharing, teaching, and learning from each other to further our professional development as Licensed Massage Therapists. This sharing of our expertise gained from working on thousands of people will help to improve the state of health, wellness, and prosperity of everyone. By creating our crucible of shared knowledge, the world will become a better …

***Taking place every 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month at 4:00 pm - 5:20 pm, at the Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 NE 24th Broadway**** I started A Course In Miracles (ACIM) group to create a space, in the central metro area of Portland, Oregon, for an egalitarian, participatory, deep exploration of the Course. This group involves personal sharing and supporting each other in understanding and practicing ACIM principles and teachings. The focus is on the ACIM forgiveness process. My perspec …