The Occult Philosophy Meetup Group provides opportunities for those interested in the Occult to meet others of like mind, to attend Study and Discussion Groups on Magick, Meditation and various forms of Philosophy, and to network with Occultists from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience. Many of the videos of past lectures can be found on the Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/torontothelema

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP OR IN DANGER OF HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, YOU MUST PLEASE: Phone 911 if it is an emergency. Go to nearest hospital. DIRECTIONS: We meet in the "Central Conference Dining Room". (1st floor, main hospital building) @ St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Toronto). Enter from the south side of central portion of St. Joseph's Health Centre. If you like, ask for directions to the Central Conference Dining Room from the person behind the main informatio …

Who We Are The Etobicoke Business Network is all about forging strong business relationships and creating vibrant connections in the Toronto, Mississauga and Etobicoke business community.  Our goal is to provide a place that enables participants to make the right connections to grow their businesses and have healthy, strong business networks, without the high fees of those other groups. Where and When We host a regular meetup events, in the Etobicoke area.  We are holding monthly gatherings at a …

This group is for anyone interested in learning about Tibetan Buddhist meditation practices under the guidance of Lama Jigme, Spiritual Director of Orgyan Osal Cho Dzong Buddhist Temple and Retreat Centre. Lama Jigme will be giving an ongoing series of introductory talks on the theory and practice of Buddhist meditation, focusing on mindfulness of the breath to still the mind, and the utilization of this mental calm to develop insight into the nature of the self, the world and one's inherent Bud …

Less Wrong is a community of people who want to have fun and achieve big things. We're passionate about using the latest science to do this, in particular knowledge of cognitive biases - peculiar ways in which our brains consistently lead us astray. We believe that fighting against the truth is almost always harmful, and Less Wrong is a place where all ideas - however controversial or mind-blowing - will get a fair hearing. Less Wrong started off as an online community and has since emerged in l …

Feel BEAUTIFUL and SEXY from the inside out! Define YOUR sensuality and sexuality. Get COMFORTABLE with yourself. Enhance your CONNECTION with others. Create a more HEALTHY sex-positive YOU. Acquire EMPOWERING erotic education. Become PART OF the Playful Loving revolution. Where do I sign up? Its time to break out of the conditioned sexual scripts and do what they told you not to. Experience one or more of the Playful Loving spectrum of PUBLIC Playshops, Socials and Events or expand your kno …

This meetup group is designed to help people increase their Buddhist IQ and serve as a place where like-minded people can get together and share their knowledge.

Third Eye Talks aims to look at the world in a different light, with a different perspective, without bias or prejudice. Throw away all indoctrination and subjective opinion, here at Third Eye we will hopefully allow members to 'rediscover what they already know'. All members are welcome, from every walk of life. All opinions are treated with dignity and respect and information is shared freely among our members. We are primarily a discussion group, utilizing experts from around the world, in an …

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP OR IN DANGER OF HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, YOU MUST PLEASE: Phone 911 if it is an emergency. Go to nearest hospital. This meetup group is designed to become a support network for friends, family and caregivers related or close to people with mental health challenges. Many families understand the dramatic emotional burden of dealing with loved ones with mental health challenges. Family and friends are relied upon to support those affected …

We are calling out to all those like-minded busy professionals who love books, love how it feels to read, enjoy the journey of reading a good book, and eagerly seek an opportunity to share and discuss their thoughts about their latest reads over a cup ( or 2) of good joe; but struggle to find the time to read because of their engaging schedules. Come join us once a month at a coffee shop, anywhere in the Toronto area to reconnect with your love for reading. We will meet on a Friday night or Satu …

We are a small discussion group based in Toronto devoted to understanding, sharing and applying the practice and philosophies of Huayen Buddhism. Although Huayen is considered a distinct school of Buddhism dating back to the seventh century, it is also a rich philosophy that weaves together myriad strands of Buddhist thinking. In fact, one key emphasis in Huayen Buddhism is that the true nature of the entire universe is revealed in everything, no matter how small or seemingly mundane. Through …

Well, the fact that I am starting this PhD student meet-up group should tell you that I’m procrastinating despite a fast encroaching deadline, and a deluge of emails from my supervisors harassing me about that long overdue chapter. This meet-up is really aimed at nomadic PhD students like myself who do not have a network here.  For example, I am completing my degree in arty-phartysness (Art History and Musicology) through the University of Edinburgh but after two years abroad and living like a h …

In this discussion group, we will be discussing a selected text related to Chan (Chinese Zen) Buddhism, with particular focus on the writings of Venerable Master Sheng Yen. The texts and discussion will be in English. Since the readings are often related to basic concepts of Buddhism and are written in a clear and straightforward style, this group is geared toward a wide variety of participants, from those well-versed in Buddhist texts to those who are completely new to Buddhism. We welcome ev …

Making the world a better place has been a persistent idea in human history, but surprisingly few groups have attempted this strategically and effectively. We will run a series of activities which explain the ideas of the effective altruism movement. We will discuss and debate, and help each other put our plans into action. We are looking for people who are intelligent, open-minded, and who have a strong drive to make the world a better place for everyone. We plan and run our meetings independen …

Passion for Wisdom is an interactive social group for those who are in search for fulfillment - everything that life offers. We will hold topic discussions about life, and welcome various viewpoints such as psychology, philosophy, religion, science, personal experiences and spiritual wisdom, among others. Everyone from all walks of life is welcome to come and share, as well as learn from each other and meet like-minded people. The group will meet regularly to explore important questions about l …

Energy Realms Meetup is a Toronto based meetup of the international Emin Way...find out more here. Energy Realms You know theres more to life than what is on the internet. You actively search to find out what is really going on. In fact, the search for truth and meaning is the most important aspect of your life. There are not many people that you can actually tell your thoughts to because they just don't get it. Here is a word to the wise...To become successful in finding deeper meaning you …

Hello Social Mixers As one of the most dynamic and cultured cities in the world, Toronto has a lot of hidden gems to offer. Our goal is to explore them them while making new friends. If you want to meet or make friends in this fine city of ours, the answer is simple: We will attend venues around Toronto that will make you mix and mingle with other liked minded people. Our purpose is for people to converse, interact and share. If you have event ideas, or know about an interesting places please s …

What is EnlightenNext Toronto? The Toronto network of EnlightenNext is a committed group of individuals who are dedicated to changing the cultural conversation about the purpose and significance of spiritual enlightenment in our time.  At the heart of EnlightenNext Toronto is the teaching of Evolutionary Enlightenment. Developed by Andrew Cohen, an internationally respected spiritual teacher and cultural visionary, it is a spiritual philosophy that brings the timeless depth of enlightened wisdom …

The Thornhill Wealth Forum started in 2007. The objective of the TWF is to assemble like-minded people interested in wealth creation, to share, learn and prosper through knowledge sharing and networking.  Our philosophy is that if you want more wealth, be supportive of the wealth of others. Share information on self-promotion or help a struggling entrepreneur…even share it with your competition. The Thornhill Wealth Forum provides an educational and networking setting for real estate investors a …

The Shaolin culture, once found only in the famous Shaolin Temple in Henan province of China is here in Toronto. Join a growing community of Shaolin enthusiasts whose aim is to help the communities here and nearby. Learn traditional Shaolin kung fu, qi gong/chi kung, and discuss chan buddhism philosophy in Toronto. Also participate in many great and fun activities with like minded people including Shaolin Retreat camping, sporting events, parties, and general get together.  Join in volunteer eff …

Welcome to Healthy Wallet! This group is open to anyone who wants to develop a healthy relationship with money, make better financial decisions and take valuable action that positively impacts their lives. We offer two streams: our regular Healthy Wallet stream, and our "For Entrepreneurs" stream for current and budding small business owners. Healthy Wallet delivers opportunities to increase your ability to find, understand, and use holistic financial know-how to make better everyday money decis …

An Exploration of Acting, Improvisation, Clown, and Therapeutic Arts! “There can be no transforming of darkness into light and of apathy into movement without emotion” Carl Jung The Playground: The group meetups will consist of an exploration of techniques and games drawn from various Acting, Improv, Clown and Therapeutic traditions.  Classes will include warm-ups tailored towards increasing sense-awareness and tapping into your intuitive self, games to enhance a sense of playfulness and creat …