… These pictures dictate thoughts, emotions, desires, behaviors and health. Although these pictures are illusions, people unknowingly live within these illusions thinking they are real. Maum Meditation is a non-profit organization that exists for the sole purpose of bringing people out of the mind world they are living in that includes stress, fear, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, resentment, anger, judgment, separation, boredom, purposelessness... all sorts of pain and burden. The human mind …

Are you experiencing stress or confusion about anything in your life? Then it may be helpful to take a closer look at the thoughts you are believing. I have found that when I believe my thoughts, I suffer, but when I question them, I don’t suffer. And I’ve come to see that this is true for every human being. -Byron Katie The Work of Byron Katie is a way to clear the mind and end confusion. With The Work we identify stressful thoughts, question them through inquiry, and move from confusion to und …

… We practice Insight Meditation, a style of meditation that helps the mind attain deeper levels of calm concentration through sustained attention on the breath, then combines this with the crucial aspect of insight through contemplation of the mind and body and all of their changing and impermanent senses, emotions and thoughts. Insight Meditation trains us to live more fully in the present moment, enables us to experience life from a greater stillness, and aids us in relating to both ourselves a …

Yoga is more than exercise. It is more than meditation. It is more than breathing. It is exercise, meditation, breathing and that is only the beginning. Yoga stimulates, invigorates, relaxes, rejuvenates and the end result is always that it makes you feel better than before you practiced. The living art of yoga is practiced within a group setting as a platform for learning. The true learning of yoga is what transpires when you take your experience from the group setting and apply what you rememb …

  Cutting edge discussions yet timeless truths! Weary of the "same old same old"? Want to meet very interesting people outside the customary? Well come connect with others who are interested in Socrates Cafe, a philosophical community. Be a social thinker! Our basic guidelines, established centuries ago in Plato's Dialogues, are that all opinions expressed need to be supported by reasons, and that all assumptions need to be examined. Dialogue is not a competition, a sport or debate with winners …

Do you need clarity in achieving your career goals and dreams? If you answer YES to any of the questions below, then this group is for you! Are you searching for a job? Contemplating a career change? Want to start your own business? Feel mystified or overwhelmed at the thought of writing a resume or preparing for an interview? Thinking of starting a second career, but not sure how to proceed? Feeling uncertain about the best career path for you? Have an upcoming job interview and need to …

This group will shares tips and ideas about all issues vegan - from dining to clothing to skin care. Most importantly we will share a love for all animals big & small. So even if you're just curious about a vegan lifestyle please come share your thoughts or ask questions you may have. "The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Mahatma Ghandi "Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion, to e …

Like that old, soulful U2 rock anthem, do you sometimes find yourself singing "I still haven't found what I'm looking for?" Or maybe you find yourself “losing your religion" just like that classic R.E.M. song says.  But in either case, you definitely feel emotionally distant from the Christian spirituality and Sunday worship you grew up with.  Curious to find out why you’re having these feelings/thoughts?  But more importantly, curious if there is a better way to think about and practice faith?  …

When I first moved to DC, I went to several movies by myself. I discovered that I wasn't the only one. Several DC Professionals attending movies solo! I thought, "It would be nice if I just had some girlfriends that I could meet up with after work, watch a movie, and go get dinner or drinks!" Join "DC Ladies Movie Nights" and do not worry about going to the movies solo anymore! Requirement: Just an interest in movies and an interest in having fun. The atmosphere is casual, without a lot of pr …

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joini …