… Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society was established by Noah Levine with the wish to create and sustain communities of healthy, accountable, wise and compassionate people from every walk of life. We welcome people from all racial, economic, sexual, social, political and religious backgrounds and preferences and believe that the path of awakening is attainable by all and should be available to all. The Buddha said his path to awakening was one of rebellion – a subversive path that is ag …

This is an established meditation group running for more than 5 years opening up to new members using meetup.com. We are an intimate group that is non-dogmatic, non-sectarian and primarily focused on meditation practice and sutta study. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at a private residence in Los Feliz near Griffith Park. Meetings consist of a 25 minute silent meditation followed by a 40 minute dharma/sutta talk led by Sunim Hye Wol, followed by another 25 minute sit. Aft …

The Topanga meditation sangha is a group interested in practicing meditation and Zen Buddhism in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings. The beauty of Topanga combined with the peacefulness of meditation makes this a mini retreat. We have a common desire to engage in mindful meditation, create a compassionate Sangha (group), read Buddhist teachings and develop peaceful and conscious lifestyles. All levels of meditators are invited. We meet the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 4-6 …

Mahasukha Center serves as the home of the Asian Classics Institute of Los Angeles (ACI-LA). ACI-LA is a charitable, non-profit organization that offers the authentic yoga, meditation and philosophy teachings of the Dalai Lama’s lineage of Tibetan Buddhism for the modern lifestyle of the West. Please join our meetup to stay connected and be informed of our events.

This Los Angeles group meets to meditate, take classes (archery, flower arranging, spiritual practices). People who want more depth and sanity in their lives should join. Learn to meditate and naturally grow your confidence, mindful awareness, and compassion. Free guided instruction and dharma talks available to the public at our Eagle Rock center and Westside group, and now in Carpinteria. We also offer a wide variety of classes and programs in meditation, Buddhist and Shambhala teachings, and …

This is a very informal meditation technique, designed to allow you, no matter what your experience, to "Start where you are". The form of meditation that I teach is based on Tibetan Buddhist meditation, using both mindfullness and single pointed meditation, along with breathing, chakra work, and movement. I have been a meditation student for over twenty years, and a teacher for four. I am also a Certified Hypnotherapist and Therapeutic Imagery Facilitator. In my life I have found that the power …

What: We meet every Saturday for a guided meditation and discussion. We practice Mindfulness Meditation (Vipassana) in the style of Shinzen Young. ALL are welcome! The group is led by Jessica Graham. Jessica studies meditation with Shinzen Young and Michael Taft and has been teaching since 2009. She regularly contributes to the blog deconstructingyourself.com. No experience necessary. Where: Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center Dance Studio 1110 Bates Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029 (E …

You are invited to join us in our daily meditation practice. We sit Monday trough Friday at 'Against The Stream' - a great place to sit. Pillows are provided as well as some guidance if you need some. All techniques are welcome (just no chanting for obvious reasons). It's a great way to start the day and it's free.

Mindfulness Meditation is a tool that can enhance and benefit one's life. It has been used to reduce stress in one's life, heal trauma and emotions, as well as contribute to the development of one's spiritual path. This group is meant to offer information and events that relate to the cultivation of Awareness and Mindfulness in one's everyday life through meditation and other contemplative tools. Events listed will be in the southern California area.

Meditation & Buddhist Study with Dharma Teacher Khedrub Zangmo. We meet every Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm for Meditation, Teachings and Discussion, at the Pasadena Senior Center, in the Dance Studio. The class usually consists of 45 minutes guided meditation, 15 minutes break and 1 hour discussion.  We meet every Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm for Meditation, Teachings, and Discussion, unless there is a special arrangement. (Please check our calendar for changes and updates) The class usually consi …

This group is for all interested in meditation and other peaceful events. Our group offers Qi Gong, Yoga, Meditation & "Cupping" a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are also looking to expand the area of Native American & Mother Earth Spirituality. Our meditation practice follows that of Gotama Buddha from over 2500 years ago. Our group is open to all faiths and belief systems. The purpose of this group is to share the life-tools to attain the inner peace and happiness that is within each …

… Any who has tried meditation and isn't certain they are doing it correctly or would like to restart their practice should consider joining.   On the leading edge of neuropsychology new discoveries are being published weekly. The decade of the mind is upon us. We are all learning. We are all teachers. We are all students. We are all explorers. We know that human beings are creatures of habit. We habituate our lives by identifying with feeling states that become "normal' to us. Feelings arise from …

We are a non-sectarian Buddhist organization. The core of our vision is to communicate Buddhist teachings on how to eliminate pain and suffering, build a community of meditators in the West Los Angeles area, and develop innovative ways to share our work. We teach mindfulness meditation classes grounded in the early Pali canon of the Theravada tradition. Mindfulness meditation classes or insight meditation classes assist us to increase our capacity to cultivate attention in a focused way. Our min …

WHAT IS ZY QIGONG? ZY Qigong is an ancient Chinese art of healing and spiritual development, steeped in Shamanic, Taoist, and Buddhist traditions. This meditation-based energy practice combines gentle movement, breath, and mindful awareness to activate, store and focus energy. It teaches us to stimulate creativity, develop intuition, and understand our place in and connection to the Universe. At higher levels, it teaches a method of dialogue with the information and energy of the surrounding …

Welcome. I am a person with chronic pain (fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis), and I also have ten years' experience in mindfulness meditation. I would like to lead a group that introduces beginners to mindfulness meditation specifically for people with chronic pain. I will not charge members any fees. Anyone who is interested in meditation, and anyone who deals with chronic pain, is welcome. Let me describe more about this specific type of meditation called "mindfulness." Most types of medit …

     We are an association of Buddhist practitioners who cultivate in order to help others, not only to help ourselves. We meet every Saturday and Sunday to chant, recite the Buddha’s name, meditate, listen to Sutra lectures by Master YongHua, and enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch. All our programs are offered free of charge and are open to all who would like to join.      We simultaneously practice the Chan and Pure Land branches of Mahayana Buddhism. For example, we utilize the Chan trainin …