Transform and purify the mind and body through Buddhist methods. We are a group of Chinese who study in the Mahayana (Xian Zong) and Vajrayana (Mi Zong) traditions of Buddhism. Through the study of Buddhist philosophy, meditation and practices, we learn how to generate the Dharma nectar in our minds and apply Buddhist study to our lives. “Accumulate virtuous causes and eradicate non-virtuous causes in our mind; this is the study of Buddhism.” With a pure mind you can transform yourself to bec …

‘’If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly. From my own experience and from working with patients, I have come to believe that proper breathing is the master key to good health.’’ - Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Natural Health, Natural Medicine   This  group is created to support breathing ( and eating) practice that helps us to breathe (and Eat) properly and deepen the nurturing and healing aspect of breath. Breath is …

Moving Laughing and Dancing Circle for Meditation -awakening in ``Spirit`` as ``Spirit`` This Circle was created with the aim to support our awakening and healing process and spiritual practices . This Circle is a community of loving, caring people who love truth, beauty and goodness. The Circle provides a safe, loving and empowering space for awakening to unfold in all types of people; in their body, mind and spirit through various tools of movement, dance and meditation. Our practices …

Mikkyo Zen Eimeiji (previously Mikkyo Kunimiyama Daikokuji America) 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, the b …

This group is for people who are seeking to establish deep spiritual friendships both with others, and with themselves. We will commit to co-creating an atmosphere that offers deep listening, unwavering compassion -- and potentially life-altering challenge to the status quo. This ongoing group will explore and practice ways to 1) Access our deepest wisdom, and 2) More completely integrate and embody that wisdom in all aspects of our lives. In this process, we’ll draw respectfully from many …

I started to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, the title of Shakyamuni’s last writing known as the Lotus Sutra, 16 years ago in 1996. I also became a member of the lay Buddhist branch based on the philosophy and teaching of Nichiren Daishonin called the Soka Gakki International-USA. I had experienced tremendous unhappiness, hopelessness, miseries, depressive state, no confidence, no esteem, a negative person, insecurities, stress and anxiety up until this point in 1996. At times, I really thought that …

ABOUT US We, (Kim and Michael), offer classes which teaches you practices to support the transformation and healing of your challenges, whether physical, mental, emotional, interpersonal or spiritual, into insight, compassion and opportunity. All of our groups are focused on teaching you skills that you can then use in your daily life. From time to time we will include classes offered by teachers, or special events, that we have personally experienced and trust. We have been traveling for th …

This group offers an opportunity to bring people together to learn about Qigong and to practice Tai Chi through various Qigong/Taichi regular classes as well as workshops and retreats led by Liping Julia Zhu. Liping Julia Zhu is a certified qigong instructor from China and a disciple of Taoist Master Yu Anren. She was a gold medalist in the 1996 International Martial Arts Tournament. She is the qigong instructor at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a licensed acupuncturist …

Ecstatic San Francisco is a social group for exploring ecstatic living in San Francisco. It is a social experiment to see what happens when you keep your attention on what it means to be ecstatically happy. Ecstatic Seminars are offered but are not required. This group is for going on outings, art shows, literary events, spiritual adventures, making music, dining, dancing, movies, camp fires at the beach, hikes, making friends, meeting others, events, seeing music and more. Members are encourage …