… Based on the teachings and philosophy of Nichiren Daishonin, the SGI, a lay Buddhist organization, seeks to promote the values of peace, culture and education. The practice of Buddhism exists for the happiness of each individual and the fostering of world peace. To learn more about the SGI or to attend a meeting in Long Beach, keep posted on this meetup page!

The year 2012 marks the Chinese and Vietnamese Lunar Zodiac Year of the Dragon. The dragon year is an auspicious time for positive action as the dragon traditionally symbolizes power, strength, and good fortune. The purpose of this Ron Paul Meetup Topic is to facilitate grassroots campaign organizing especially in neglected cultural centers of Orange County like Little Saigon and Korea Town. This Meetup topic will provide you with the networking and organizational tools to become actively involv …

The MONDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BREAKFAST CLUB is designed to offer women of all ages an opportunity to network with each other and to help find solutions to personal and business issues. All who join us at our monthly breakfast meetings are kept abreast of the latest information affecting health, workplace, home and ministry...and are given a platform to speak their minds in an open forum among peers. Guests and visitors are also invited to speak about their business or dream of starting their busin …

… I had never even thought of going to India, but through meditation, when this opened up for me, when i had a vision that was so clear, when I "saw" around the world, the power of that inner "travel" gave me the clarity and faith to take the steps to put the whole thing into action. This changed my life! And, the lives of many others have been touched because of it. What I want to share with YOU, invite YOU to participate in, is that together we create a practice space where everyone/anyone can e …

Volunteer: If you want to make a difference and "be the change," Consider volunteering for worthwhile community service events. Giving back & helping others is rewarding, fulfilling, satisfying, and fun!   "Never before has man had such a great capacity to control his own environment, to end hunger, poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and human misery. We have the power to make the best generation of mankind in the history of the world." "We dare not forget today that we are the hei …

… We believe in bringing change through the peaceful exercise of our rights as protected in our Bill of Rights and Constitution. If you live in Orange County, CA and would like to be a part of the change please contact us and get involved. If you are looking for a chapter outside of the Orange County area please go to: WeAreChange.org to find like minded people near you.

Hey Community! Join us for a little Peace, Love & Self-expression, as we launch our first CONVERSATION CAFE. Through these monthly sessions, our sole intent is to connect and build as a community, create spirited dialogue, interchange ideas, and express our thoughts for being the change we wish to see in the world; to facilitate healthy discussions about the culture, politics, & issues at stake in our world. We also hope these discussions will be a springboard for collective action, i.e. via …

The Center for Living Peace, in partnership with the Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles, offers meditation instruction every week during our meditation evening. Please feel welcome to drop by for every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm, excluding public holidays. We will sit in meditation for half an hour, which will be followed by a brief reading and then socializing for those who wish to stay. What Is Meditation? Meditation is an ancient practice of self-discovery, primarily from the Buddhis …

Possibility Thinking as a model provides not only a toolset for daily use but also a philosophy for living peace in an intentional, mindful, and peace-giving life. When we are better able to neutrally observe our relationship transactions both intrapersonally and interpersonally prior to reacting or assuming/judging, we can implement our intention for our relationships. As we develop our mindful living and practice intentional relationships, we are more creative and productive in our contributio …

Walking meditation has long been part of some Eastern practices. Here in the West it is part of a tradition that flourished in the Middle Ages. A highly personal journey within, the path supplies a structure that allows us to bypass our "choosing mind" and find respite from a hectic world. Continue the tradition of walking meditations and enjoy this opportunity for connection, serenity and renewal. The experience is non-denominational and non-guided. All are welcome.

Do you want to improve the lives of women and girls? For over 20 years Soroptimist International of Garden Grove has been helping women and girls live their dreams for education, economic self-sufficiency, health, human rights and peace. We are part of an international, non-profit volunteer community dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. For more information about who we are and what we do, visit www.gardengrovesoroptimist.org.  For …

As a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor and having practiced yoga for the past 17 years, I truly believe that the world would be a more peaceful place if everyone practiced, and could afford to practice yoga. That is why I am reaching out to all yogi and yoginis, newbys and experienced alike, all ages, who are looking to for a fresh and fun environment to practice affordable yoga.   Whether for stress release, exercise or a desire for an intimate connection with your Self, the practice of yoga c …

We aspire to bring heaven to earth. We inspire each other by being real, peaceful and kind. We offer support when we meet challenges in walking the conscious path. We strive to find bliss, joy and meaning in all we do. When asked what kind of yoga we teach we find it difficult to answer! Many of the styles we utilize are hatha, power, vinyasa flow, kundalini, tantra, yin and restorative. Yet this can be limiting because yoga is so much more than postures, breathing & meditation. Our goal is to p …

"We need another miracle moment in which everyone realizes that we're in this together. Future generations need to direct their greatest efforts toward coming together; the world needs less superpowers and more friendly tribes." -Harry Palmer, Founder of Avatar. Connect with others who want to improve the world. Help shift the collective consciousness to create more peace, compassion and tolerance. www.TheAvatarcourse.com What is Avatar?  "The Avatar Path is a breadcrumb trail of human potential …

We are a local group of compassionate people dedicated to healthy lifestyles that promote kindness and peace in our community.  I recently moved this group from Fort Collins, Colorado to Orange County, California.  However, it is still relevant for people anywhere in the world as I will soon be offering online wellness sessions and virtual events. Veganism is the foundation for justice, health, wholeness, and compassion in our lives and in the larger world.   I've found that there are many vegan …

Avec mes amis means "with my friends". If you're a vegetarian/vegan and care about the rights of animals, this is the group for you!' Our group's activities normally include getting together in a variety of ways including peaceful leafleting and demonstrations, playing the CASHFLOW game, dinners, and joining in with other like minded groups for a fun night out or social event. The CASHFLOW game day is a fun pot luck party in an intimate setting. This board game teaches activists how …