This is group is for interested people to discuss concepts of Ancient India. Discussions and seminars are welcome on Astrology (Jyotish), Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism), Ganita (Vedic Mathematics), Samhita (Astronomy), Sanskrit, Mantra Shastra (The Vedic science of sound therapy), Vastu Shastra (The Vedic science of architecture) and any other relevant subject. From ancient times sages of India selflessly showered knowledge to us on numerous aspects of human life - from precise methods of timing ev …

This group organizes networking and social events for attendees at the BIO International Convention. We first launched the group for the 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta, and this year we are planning even more events for the 2013 Convention in Chicago, Illinois. If you have ideas about what this group should be doing in Chicago and beyond, please don't hesitate to contact us. This year's Convention will host 15,000 to 17,000 biotech professionals in Chicago at McCormick Place, April …

Isha Yoga derives from the heart of the yogic science from India. When practiced, it brings well-being and a deeper awareness of who you really are. People who have been practicing this have benefited from maintaining their health and as a result managing their life situation better than ever before. This meetup exists to provide a forum to learn more about Isha Yoga by meeting with people who practice it and with the teachers who will periodically be offering programs in the Chicago area.

This is a regular show and tell inspired by The Bay Area Quantified Self Meetup and the main Quantified Self site.  It's for people taking advantage of various kinds of personal tracking - geotracking, life-logging, DNA sequencing, etc. - to gain more knowledge about themselves. Come share what you are doing, and learn from others. Have questions? Email Eugene at euggra [at] gmail.

Join us for public lectures in Chicago on the Gnostic Teachings, a practical, spiritual and scientific methodology for transforming suffering and acquiring personal knowledge of the divine. Gnosis is the universal wisdom at the heart of all great religions and mystical traditions, and has manifested through innumerable teachers and spiritual guides. The principal literature of discussion is the canon of Samael Aun Weor, a modern author and expositor on esoteric topics such as Gnosticism, Kabbala …

Under Construction (but join!) (Note that this page as well as some outgoing links are NSFW.) This group is for people who have an intuition of something better, and who are pursuing it in every direction simultaneously. You have a sense of rightness and wrongness that cuts to the bone, and it doesn't line up with traditional religion or the zeitgeist. You're an information sponge, but you hold it all provisionally and pragmatically. You know that all truths are partial perspectives, i.e. wrong …

The Goal: A community of people dedicated to consciousness elevation in all aspects of life, individual, communal, social, political, scientific, and beyond. We each have the potential to each a unique level of "Human Optimization".  Attention, communication, intelligence, thoughtfulness, balanced emotion and speech and action, empathetic, beautiful, kind. To achieve this peak potential and manifest it into "life as we know it" including the status quo, we effectively change the whole system in …

A group of brain and science geeks dedicated to Brain Research and practical applications in life, work and play. We are students, kids, biz and other professionals, just plain folks.  Be prepared to bring stuff and share.  We like shy people -- they know more!  Be prepared to learn a lot, there will be a test soon! (just kidding) Free and open sharing and principled (non-personal) arguments encouraged.  Nothing supernatural, religious or political -- unless it is related to brain research. Join …

Many by now are aware that we create our own reality. But do you really create it? If so – do you always get what you want? Is everything in your life exactly as you wanted it to be like? Where are all those Experiences you don’t want coming from? Many believe that we come to this world to learn lessons and that’s why we can’t have everything we want – good old Karma! What if that is just a belief? What if everything you think, see and believe is because you have bought yourself into belief syst …

The ancient wisdom of Kabbalah offers practical solutions to our challenges today. Kabbalah gives us not only an understanding of our reality, but also the methods for attaining our goals. We all have the ability to find our purpose and receive fulfillment beyond our wildest dreams and imaginings. In fact, the literal translation of kabbalah is to receive. A central teaching of Kabbalah is that you are destined to live a joyous, abundant life, full of meaning and free from chaos. Learn your true …

A Meditation Group based on the Kriya Yoga Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi, and inspired by the core spirituality found at the heart of all faith traditions. Our meditation group is for those seeking... -To learn how to meditate, using ancient, proven techniques -To share spiritual fellowship, friendship and support with others -To have a deeper understanding of the universal science of yoga -Greater energy, health, success and poise in …

Looking to continue in your spiritual studies. Please join us beginning October 11th at Bodhi for a four week course on Working with the Law of Attraction to Consciously Create Your Life. We will be exploring new thought teachings on the law of attraction, the spiritual practice of appreciation and gratitude as well as the Teachings of Abraham Hicks. Learn how appreciation works with the Law of Attraction in creating your life experience. Learn tools that you can use in daily life to anchor thes …

Creating a new conversation in science, technology, and engineering for Chicagoland to think, understand and engage.

Do you have a hunger to study more about God that goes deeper than a simple Bible study? Would you like to be part of a group that takes a step-by-step study of God to see how various Christian doctrines are developed and what they mean for real life today? This type of approach is called 'systematic theology' and can greatly enrich your faith in Christ. This group will use the book, "Systematic Theology" by Wayne Grudem to explore various Christian doctrines--how they are grounded in Scripture …

Shimer College encourages dynamic and friendly conversation. Our favorite topics include: 'What is society? What is love? What does it mean to be human? What is our relationship with past and future generations? What is our responsibility to each other? What is the meaning of life?' We will be hosting events around Chicago to provide a format for open discussion.

Calling all who are seeking the spiritual truth! Based on the principle of "Don’t try to see how far the darkness stretches, just light your inner lamp", Samarpan Meditation today is being followed by hundreds of thousands of people beyond the boundaries of age, language, country, religion, race, color, belief, or lifestyle - all over the world. This meditation technique is totally free-of-charges, not just during introductory sessions but it is free always, for the simple reason that it is base …

SMART Recovery® - Self Help for Substance Abuse & Addiction "Discover the Power of Choice!" SMART Recovery® is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Our participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups. The SMART Recovery 4-Point Program® helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviors, including: …