THE RENSAISSANCE WORKSHOP & ARTIST SALON is open to those interested in learning to draw & paint, and to learn the History, Science, Philosophy & Metaphysics of Art. The workshop takes place in the studio of artist and instructor Raúl-Santiago Sebazco in Chelsea, New York. The workshop follows the centuries old tradition of the education of emerging artists in the working studio of a professional artist. It is inspired by the artist’s workshops of Renaissance Europe. These workshops existed, and …

Philosophy and Our Lives is a NYC meetup that dwells in the tension between individual life that is lived for the first time, and civilization as a shared creation over generations. Can philosophy be of any value to our being in this world? We read and discuss the uniqueness of the present moment - the philosophy of our time - through the lens of thinkers such as Nietzsche, Camus, Sartre, Adorno, De Beauvoir, Benjamin, Kant, Kierkegaard, Spinoza, Husserl, Habermas, Levinas, Kafka, Althusser, Bub …

Welcome! This group is for people interested in reading and discussing philosophy, theology, their intersections, and their divergences. This group is open to people with or without a background in philosophy or theology. Our general task is to attempt to understand interesting and challenging texts in the history of philosophy with an emphasis on key texts in the "Continental" canon. Our theological inquiries will primarily be concerned with finding ways in which these philosophical texts provi …

Welcome to our Integral New York / Ken Wilber meetup group, aka the Integral New York City Salon. Please join us in exploring Integral theory, as articulated by Ken Wilber and other Integralists. Each month we come together to deepen our understanding of Integral theory and practice authentic expression of Integral concepts, as related to issues in our own lives, the world at large, and the Kosmos. It is recommended that you RSVP in advance. In addition to http://www.meetup.com/kenwilber-58, you …

A discussion and social group for academics and non academics interested in the scientific study of consciousness. What is consciousness? We all know the immediate experience of what it is to be conscious, but from a scientific perspective what on earth it is!? Is it as Francis Cricks "Astonishing Hypothesis" suggests - a phenomena completely explainable as the result of complex neuronal interactions, or is it a quantum mechanical phenomena ? Perhaps its a self-referential computer program runni …

Membership is comprised of Women either in the Information Security field or wanting to enter the field. The purpose of this group is to advance women in Information Security by promoting networking, education, mentoring, resource-sharing, and opportunities. Regular workshops will be offered to bridge the gap of theory and/or minimal hands-on labs from a course you took or self-studying. You will get to learn and practice in an environment of like-minded women. Workshops will be led by SME's in …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

This group is for people who want to study fundamental physics and math topics in depth, with the help of others, and with the extra motivation, and fun, that comes from group study.  We choose a topic to learn about -- such as quantum field theory, relativity, or Hamiltonian mechanics -- then teach ourselves the topic at the graduate/advanced-undergrad level, before moving on.  Courses are self-taught, and last as long as needed: generally one semester.  We make use of on-line videos and lectur …

Finally! Acting Workshops available to all! A graduate of the Moscow Art Theatre School (a cradle of Stanislavsky System) is introducing FREE acting workshops in Central Park demonstrating Stanislavsky and Michael Chekhov systems as taught at the Moscow Art Theatre School. These workshops are completely FREE for all. Experts in other Acting Methods are welcome as well. Theatre was born OUT IN THE OPEN. Emerging from street festivals it was one of the most democratic art forms in which the ENTIR …

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This is a guided writing group. Each week we write two pages on an assigned topic and read it aloud at group. The focus is on symbolic writing that explores the depths of our unconscious minds through narrative writing. Our group is highly supportive of each others' writing and this group is less about critique and more about exploring what the symbols in the writing mean to us. Based on concepts from the work of Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Marie Louise Von Franz, Marion Woodman, and other autho …

Welcome fellow Light Clubber, Welcome to Light Club!* The first rule of Light Club is: you do not talk about Light Club. The second rule of Light Club is: you DO NOT talk about Light Club! Third rule of Light Club: someone yells "stop!", the light is over. Fourth rule: only your lens catches the light. Fifth rule: one light at a time, fellas. Sixth rule: good shoes. Seventh rule: surf the light as long as you have to. And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Light Club, you …

The Society of Quantitative Analysts (SQA) is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on education and communication to support members of the quantitative investment practitioner community. We seek to encourage the dissemination of leading-edge ideas and innovations relevant to the work of the quantitative investment practitioner. The knowledge of such ideas and innovations can assist portfolio and risk managers, strategists, analysts, traders, regulators, asset owners such as pension sponso …

Music is the universal language - learn to speak it fluently! This is a group for anyone who is looking to sharpen his or her skills reading and understanding sheet music. Workshops are offered throughout the week. We meet in Central Park (whether permitting). Learn to read music, make friends, and enjoy the day. Cost is $10 per workshop. Taught by BMI composer and NYU graduate Natalie Lovejoy (natalielovejoymusic.com).

This group is only for young people who are currently studying in New York universities and colleges. We are helping student to get knowledges for their future business via practice, seminars, workshops, and networking mixers! QuarterBiz is an educational and unique exercise for the future leaders that gives an opportunity to get an experience of company management. QuarterBiz is the first business exercise where your will manage a real company’s projects in a real time. The exercise will give …

This meetup consists of different groups of people reading certain material to different degrees of depth and intensity. Books we've read in the past include Descartes' 'Meditations', Hume's 'Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding', Kant's '1st Critique', Kant's 'Prolegomena', Heidegger's 'Being and Time', Husserl's 'Logical Investigations', Hegel's 'Phenomenology of Spirit', Marx's 'Capital', and many others. From time to time new groups are formed and remain open for awhile to newcomers. If yo …

“This group is for anyone interested in exploring the wonders of Pancha Karma the five purifying and rejuvenating procedures of The Ayurvedic healing tradition and a similar system present in The Yogic tradition known as the Shat Karmas or the six purifying practices (Netī, Dhautī, Naulī, Basti, Kapālabhātī, Trāṭaka) All levels are welcome. Along with practicing Pranayama and Meditation we will also explore the theory and practicals of Shirodhara, Nasya, Abhyanaga, Swedana, Basti, Sanskrit, Yoga …

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The Math Club is a place where all math lovers come together. We discuss and learn various areas of maths, from elementary to very advanced, graduate level mathematics. Every meetup is filled with rich topics for discussion in various areas of mathematics. Topics will range from history, philosophy, and math education to the discussion and study of particular areas of math. We also frequently run problem solving sessions for both remedial and advanced areas of mathematics. Problem solving sessio …

"Jung's psychology offers not only a method for psychological healing of individuals but also a new world view for Western Man which holds out the possibility for healing the split in the contemporary collective psyche". ( Edward Edinger, 1998 ) Meet and gather with other Jungian & Transpersonal enthusiasts. Explore Jung's works, his life and his luminous ideas on the human psyche with similiar-minded individuals in a non-judgemental and supportive community. Lets gather and discuss his life, h …

Calling all WOMEN who LOVE HORROR. “This is a group for GALS the get GIDDY for GORE in Horror... Cinema Theater Theory Convention and beyond. I've started this group because I love (and study) horror,  I'm a woman and I know there are more of us out there.”

It has been stated that if enough people shift their OWN consciousness, similar to the 99th monkey theory, the consciousness of the planet will shift in kind. At least two estimates have been bantered around...one is 6000 people, and the other is 144,000 people. One method of "ascending," or shifting consciousness, has been presented to R Mackenzie in the book "Metatron" The Clarion Call: The Ultimate Guide for Lightworkers. The process is simple, but not easy. Archangel Metatron is considered …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

We are a budding, multigenerational community of people eager to explore the edges of human understanding and foster the emergence of a holistic worldview, spirituality, and way of being that will accelerate the shift toward a more connected, sustainable, resourceful, joyful and just human society. Our quest takes many forms and is radically inclusive of any and all who seek to continue the journey toward a more authentic way of living, working and communicating.

We are on a mission to define what it means to be a great Agile company, and which companies hit that bar. If you are aligned to the following statements then sign-up today: Man, it would be great to know how other companies are implementing Agile across their depts. Golly, I keep seeing these organizational problems, and it would be great to find out how other places solve them. Gee Whiz, my company is far from greatness I wish there was a place to set to meet people to get me on the right pat …

This is a group for writers who want to master powerful strategies to write better. The organizer, Charles Euchner, is a former teacher and administrator at Yale and Harvard and the author of a number of acclaimed works on politics, sports, civil rights, and more. The approach: Euchner has developed what he called a "brain-based system" for writing well. What's that mean?  It means that if you understand how the brain works -- how the brain gets engaged or confused, what makes it excited or bore …

Growing spiritually and helping others to do so... this is the meaning of life! Together we can foster the evolution of the human spirit through the study and practice of the world’s wisdom traditions as seen in the light of contemporary knowledge, develop our inner wisdom through the process of deep listening and true dialogue, and encourage each other by applying the core ideals at the heart of the world’s spiritual teachings to modern life. As our culture is rapidly evolving, so too is the le …

This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The purpose of this Meetup group is to build community through philosophy video chat sessions using Google Hangout. This Meetup group is also designed to bring together members in the Philosophy Dinners network of Meetup groups of which there are approximately 1300 members. Click here fo …