Shingon Mikkyo Kunimiyama Daikokuji America(previously Mikkyo Zen Eimeiji) was established in June 2010 under the Chief Priest Eimei Kawakami’s strong belief: In order to ensure world peace we must purify the U.S., and that we must establish an educational institute where ones could be taught on gratitude and compassion regardless of any specific religious faith. Through the opening of the branch temple in the heart of Silicon Valley where the strong spiritual power of the Monjyu-bosatsu resides …

This is a fun, collaborative group of teachers, mentors and enthusiasts interested in developing their exciting potential of mind, body and spirit, through soulfully exploring the development of consciousness, the tools of hypnosis and meditation and the metaphysical world in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Together we will organize workshops, book clubs, fun outings, investigations and discussions throughout the SF BAY area. A variety of Spiritual Teachers, Healing Arts Professionals, …

We are women who want to run races and compete as a team in the PAUSATF Series of races in northern California! We'll do road races from 5K to marathons, track meets from 400m to 5000m, and cross country. We call ourselves the Bay Area Women's Racing Federation - BAWRF for short. If you are already a fast racer, we want you to help us get points and see your name on the roster. If you are interested but don't think you are fast we need you to help us qualify as a team. Well help you learn how t …

The Bay Area Circle of Women welcomes professionals, community leaders, mothers, business owners, or any woman seeking a strong, like-minded group for support, networking, and adventures! Our discussions focus on bringing together mind, body, spirit, and business. Quarterly conferences will feature speakers and activities on a variety of topics: starting or growing your own business, creating wealth, achieving physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, learning to love and acknowledge yoursel …

NO BUSINESS SOLICITATIONS PLEASE--THIS IS A GROUP FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN ONLY * We ask attendees refrain from wearing scent--thanks! Welcome to our group! It's open to anyone living with all types of head pain, e.g. chronic daily headache, migraine (all variants), cluster, etc. It's isolating to live with an invisible illness, and we offer a safe, sensitive, non-judgmental space to share your experience, to give and receive support. We will identify with each other, empathize, and …

For starters.... we are a super friendly interesting diverse group of people! Most of the events we do are free! We love meeting new active people and I am so grateful to have such an amazing group of fellow "fitness" friends to hike and work out with. You need not be an athlete... just be willing to have fun with a group and bring your amazing positive energy!* We offer a variety of outdoor & indoor fitness events per month. What you get: Hang out with cool people, while getting in shape! CURRE …

Bollywood X-Trim is Fusion Beatz's unique dance fitness routine that builds your endurance,sculpts your muscles while you have fun to bollywood beats! Come join us at our various location across the San Francisco Bay Area and get fit! We guarantee a rocking good time. Classes are at San Mateo : Sundays 9:00am – 10:00am@ House of Mayhem Studio, 2335 El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA, 94403 Burlingame : Mondays 6:30pm – 7:30pm @1st String Athletics 888 Hinckley Road, Burlingame, CA 94030 Fremont …

This group is for Asian men and women  to make new Asian friends while dining out (restaurants, potlocks, picnics, and fine dining), exploring and participating in indoor as well as outdoor adventures and activities, (hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, tennis, soccer, golf, volleyball, basketball, badminton, rock climbing, paintball, billiards, karaoke, ballroom dancing, archery, horseback riding, sports events, movies, concerts, musicals, museums, art exhibits, coffee socials, wine tasting, ph …

This gathering is an opportunity to be in mindful community with others and connect more deeply with the Great Spirit uniting us all, through the practices of drumming, dance, and silent meditation. The first hour is spent as a drum circle... drumming, dancing, and/or just sitting and listening for those that prefer. After that, we will let the energy settle as we take a steady and comfortable seated position, connect with our breath, and move deeply into the stillness of our Being. We will sit …

Join us on a fun film project! Its a party we serve free food and drinks at every meet up! Our way of saying thanks for your interest in our project. As a response to challenged books listed in the Huffington Post, like Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, along with Twilight, Captain Underpants, Harry Potter and many others, we have decided to produce a documentary/drama on HD video to address banned books in U.S. This film project will demonstrate how books become challenged and eventually banned …

The voice of the Divine Feminine is re-emerging in human consciousness bringing with Her a new vision of the sacredness and unity of life. Her voice is needed during these chaotic times. Our stressful, fast paced culture that emphasizes masculine ideals such as competitiveness, control and domination often confuses and dis-empowers women. Confused as to what is appropriate feminine behavior, many women become over-involved in care taking others, are afraid to say no, or to set healthy boundaries …

...well, I couldn't just let this slip into the Abyss. We have an active group of nearly 900 people, so let's keep going! :) I'll try my best to figure out how to operate this thing. Meanwhile, do shoot me a note if you want to schedule a meetup and/or become an assistant organizer - any help is much appreciated! We now climb in multiple locations, but primarily at three gyms, one in the South Bay - please contact Amarachi, one in the East Bay - please contact Nicole, & one in San Francisco …

Mid-Peninsula Evening Rotary Club is a New Generations Rotary Club serving San Mateo County. Geared towards young professionals, the next generation of Rotarians, Mid-Pen Evening is not your typical Rotary Club. Come join us in creating an exciting social and networking atmosphere while engaging our community to provide service above self. We meet as a club on Tuesday Evenings at 6:30pm at alternating locations on the Peninsula; announced through our Facebook and Meet Up profiles as well as our …

El acelerado ritmo de la vida a veces hace que nos olvidemos de lo importante que es la conexion con nuestra luz interior, intuicion, o ser superior. Tambien es cierto que la vida es mucho mejor cuando tenemos amigos en busca de los mismos intereses. Este es un grupo que busca brindar un espacio de re-conexion con nuestro espiritu y su relacion con el cuerpo y la mente mientras formamos nuevas y significativas amistades. Tendremos tanto actividades sociales como actividades de crecimiento person …

Meditate Be Here Now! Learn to meditate, whether you’re a beginner to meditation or an experienced meditator. You’ll learn the basics of meditation and mindfulness. You’ll learn to use meditation to calm your mind, to reduce stress, and to live a balanced, focused, and successful life. You'll learn to use mindfulness techniques to help you live fully in the present moment and improve productivity at work. The simple yet powerful meditation and mindfulness practice that we teach is geared towards …

Meditation for Daily Life To help improve health, reduce stress, increase well-being, improve concentration and understand better who you are and what you want. Learn everything you need to establish a consistent meditation practice. We will practice techniques for sitting, walking, standing and lying down, using a variety of meditation objects including the breath, a repeated word or phrase, kindness, compassion, forgiveness and mindfulness in the present moment.

This is a group of Heat Chan, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Heart Chan meditation was originated 2,500 years ago, and has been passed down to the 85th patriarch of Chan Master currently. We would love to share what we have learned, and experienced with those who are interested in spiritual practice. The practice of Heart Chan meditation is to awaken our heart, witness the true self within each of us, and liberate our spirits from reincarnation.

This group is for anyone interested in learning more about the Green Party, our candidates, and creating lasting social and environmental change through progressive grassroots politics. We generally meet the last Tuesday of each month at Reach & Teach in San Mateo for Green Talks, as well as hosting movie nights and speakers, attending activist events, and organizing local outreach. Come join us!

First off, a new organizer does not mean anything. Simply means a new credit card has been used to pay the fee. (Thanks to Bryan for being the founder.) The purpose of this group remains the same. It is an open forum for folks around the Bay Area to organize rides and come together in unity. The Bay Area Motorcycle Riders Meetup Group (BAMR) is a way for motorcycle enthusiasts to plan rides together. It was created in the spirit of bringing motorcyclists of all ages and abilities together to exp …

Learn more about the Feldenkrais(R) Method of Somatic Education by experiencing Awareness Through Movement(R) lessons and workshops, participating in study groups, and joining together with practitioners and others who share your interest in moving through life with greater ease, grace and comfort while maximizing their potential.

Stand up paddle around San Francisco, Peninsula and beyond! We have group meetups and casual meetups listed on the "Discussions" tab's bulletin board.  Kevin, the organizer, is available to help people find info about SUP gear too.  Just shoot him a message.  We have, different manufacturers, such as Everpaddle, who bring demo gear out to the paddle events and give discounts to SF SUP members, including a free carbon paddle with a custom Everpaddle board order.

The Peninsula Regional Group (PRG) is one of 3 geographically-based sub-groups of the SIERRA CLUB's Loma Prieta Chapter. Our Chapter includes most residents who live in the Silicon Valley as it covers the area south of San Francisco to south of San Jose. When you join, you will most likely be assigned to one of 3 regional groups. Our group sponsors educational events such as screenings of award-winning documentaries, talks by experts, outings, and fun socials. Most important of all, we do adv …

This will be a group of enthusiastic referral partners who work together as a team to not only help generate new businesses through referral but also help create a closely-knitted business community where we look to: • Improve ongoing business and market strategies by getting to know each others' fields and expanding out • Grow the professional’s business via solid interpersonal relationship • And be the business support for the business partners The goal through this group is to create a team …

A regular meditation practice offers many health benefits, including lowered blood pressure, stronger immune function and better sleep. There are more than 1,000 known meditation practices. Yet with a busy schedule, most people believe they don't have time. This meetup will explore easy ways to work meditation into your daily schedule. Each week we will explore a particular style of meditation including breathing, walking, contemplative, visualization, sound, hypnotic induction and more.

*** Fun, Value & New Friends - BAC - Bay Area Snow Sports Council - Clubs - Year-Round Activities & BenefitsAre you interested in fun, value & new friends?Bay Area Snow Sports Council (BAC) www.skibac.org is a nonprofit, volunteer-run association of more than 30 snow sports clubs founded in 1947 covering the entire Bay Area from Monterey up to Napa and out to the Sierra Foothills. There is no cost to join the BAC Meetup group but we would like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of o …

EdgeSpring is a San Mateo based Kleiner-Perkins & Lightspeed Startup in the business intelligence and analytics space. This group was formed as a forum for fostering community by bringing together companies that are using the technology as well as those interested in learning more. Join this group if you are interested in innovative business intelligence technology, data visualization, big data, and more. Join if you are a business analyst or a business user of BI and want to find new an innovat …

Meet and socialize with other SFO travelers. Yes! This IS an Airport Meetup group. Who would have thought..? Look, airports are pretty dreary at best. Time pressures, long lines, security, delayed flights, long waits etc. Join this meetup if you regularly or will EVER fly out of SFO! Why? Because the members of this group will make SFO FUN for themselves and for you. It is actually possible to have FUN at SFO. How? Well, there's shopping, art and history exhibits, eating, drinking, socializing w …