THIS IS MY PUBLIC FORUM AND I WELCOME DEBATE! SINCE THIS IS MY DEBATE FORUM, ANY MEMBER CAN MODIFY THIS ESSAY. WE WILL DISCUSS WITH LOGICS! We meet once a month at a Buddhist Association Office in Los Angeles( at the moment there are about 50 members). Come join.  We will have a deep discussion about the Amita Sutra and Amita, about whom a lot of people misunderstand. The Amita you now learned from the sutras is not the true Amita! The fundamental principles of Mahāyāna doctrine were based on t …

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work you just can't seem to get ahead financially? Have you ever felt unappreciated or underpaid by your boss or organization you work for? Have you ever felt powerless with your financial future like it seems so hard to make & save alot of money & often when you do it seems to disappear as fast as it came? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a life where you work because you choose to NOT because you have to? A life where you make a 6 or …

At its heart, prepping is simply preparing for the future. And since there is no certainty of what that future may bring, we have created this preppers group for anyone interested in prepping for economic collapse and other catastrophic events. We are hoping for the best but are preparing for the worst. Our mission is to gain knowledge in self sufficiency, preparedness, safety, security in an unsafe world, You will learn about guns, ammo, training, food storage, gardening, tools, bug out bags an …

Dear Veggie Fonders, It has been over eleven years since I became a vegetarian. Little did I know that the decision I made to become a veggie back then would change my life for a wonderful start. I did it solely was out of respect for all living beings. And guess what? This veggie diet has completely cured my stomachache occurred since I was a teenager, decreased my doctor visits drastically, and made me a healthy and energetic person that my friends call me an energetic bunny!   As a result, I …

WE ARE AN ASSOCIATION OF OPEN MINDED NONSECTARIAN BUDDHISTS TO MEET, GREET, EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE, LEARN AND CHAT RE:BUDDHISM. PLEASE JOIN IF YOU WANT TO MEET LIKE MINDED PEOPLE AND ENJOY MOMENT OF ENLIGHTENMENT. make yourself your refuge; there is no other refuge. Make truth your island, make truth your refuge; there is no other refuge. Digha Nikaya, 16 Do not pursue the past. Do not lose yourself in the future. The past no longer is. The future has not yet come. Looking deeply at life as it is. I …

TO JOIN GROUP: Click on the " Join us!" button in the upper right. Fill out ALL profile questions. Short answers are fine. Please have patience when receiving membership confirmations. When I get busy, it may take over a week for me to respond. Note: Japanese characters do not work in profiles. Wait for the organizer to respond. The best way to find out about this meetup is to join the group and check out our calendar, past and future events. There are meetups every week. This Meetu …

Adventure People are those who desire the excitement of exploring a new destination with the exhilaration that comes from rafting on a jungle river or rappelling down a waterfall.  Sound like fun? Join others who think the same! Open to those who want to make new friends and travel the world. Come with us to exotic destinations and meet other people whose passion is to explore places that most people don't. We plan trips based on the input from our members, which is why we have regular planning …

The Perfect Mixture Interracial Dating Group: Black Women and Non-Black Men PLEASE READTHE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS GROUP. TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE ATTEMPTING TO JOIN THE GROUP, BUT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND/OR DO NOT HAVE A PHOTO. The Perfect Mixture Interracial Dating Group brings together lifestyle-oriented individuals who share a passion for city life and the richness of a multicultural social scene. This group provides an eclectic, culturally-rich environment, where people come together to …

This is a group for anyone interested in Korean Language and Culture . :) It opens to anyone who are interested in the Korean language, culture, people, etc. Future events to include: trying out Korean restaurants and bars, seeing Korean movies, going to museums, etc. Suggestions are welcome! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello. This is Hong Kim. I am a native korean. I came to USA for studying 2.5 years ago. I had a korean la …

We are happy to be hosting meetups in the LA area. We will be doing presentations on various Cordova/PhoneGap, HTML5, Adobe AIR and mobile development related topics that the group shows interest in. Meet other mobile developers, the best tool for quickly building mobile applications for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Palm, iPad, Windows Phone 7, and Symbian. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to build a mobile application, or a web developer who wants to build mobile applications in HTML and JavaS …

There may be the magic of motion capture at night, such as brake light and headlight trails, fire movement and motion blur when passing objects etc; Reflections in water is also a large component of night photography. Night photography attracts many photographers due to its rich color and unveiled reflection of night lights. However the techniques required are quite high and prone to failure. This group wants to invite all members to share ideas and knowledge. How will the group evolve? Well th …

Singles. Singles. Singles.... Calling all Professional Fun Singles.  Are you single and ready to mingle? Are you a relationship minded single that is ready to take the next step in life but also wants to make sure the love of your life is your friend that can share activities with you that you already love or are willing to try?  Or maybe he/she is able to handle social or professional networking settings? Join us!  We are fun singles that want to expand our circle of friends and meet new people …

What is Contact Improvisation? Contact Improvisation (CI) is a dance technique in which points of physical contact provide the starting point for movement and exploration. Jams usually takes place without music so that dancers can define their own pace. People dance contact in any combination of genders, there are no “steps,” and it’s entirely improvised. The practice includes rolling, falling, being upside down, following a physical point of contact, supporting and giving weight to a partner. I …

If you don't have the attitude then you won't make the altitude! A group of people who love the outdoors - particularly large hills that some call mountains. We love to spend time exploring the wilderness because we know freedom lies within the moment. Call us individuals who like to take the trail less traveled... Actually, that's a bit cliche... but whatever you get the drift. SOME QUICK INFO ABOUT SOCAL MOUNTAINEERS Some of the treks are going to be tough. This group is not for someone who …

This group is for anyone interested taking art workshops, visiting museums/galleries/studios, adventure gatherings, wine and cheese nights, free demos, and all things fun and artistic. I've always wanted to form and be a part of a community of active artists and creatives, so I look forward to our artsy explorations and/or having you attend a workshop or demo! Most of the workshops and demos announced here will be geared towards acrylic painting due to my affiliation with Golden Paints, but in t …

The Southern California Mahjong League originated almost 3 years ago and has continued to have events in the Long Beach, CA or surrounding area...We play both American and Chinese Mahjong. We welcome anyone to play and teach anyone who want to learn! Our usual Meetup event is on the 4th Saturday of the month at 1:00pm but we have other events posted as well.  If you are interested then please join our group. We welcome guests but encourage them to join for future events. There is an Annual Membe …

This outstanding group of volunteers is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for success in the future. To this end, Reading to Kids gathers hundreds of children and volunteers for reading clubs on the second Saturday of every month. The monthly reading clubs do not require an ongoing commitment - volunteers can choose to participate at a reading club whenever their schedules permit. The read …

The Creative Juice Bar is a place where you get together with other people searching for a creative outlet, to perfect a new skill, or to just join in some fun, community learning. Classes and workshops will be divided into 4 primary categories: Special Skills, Crafts, Weird Science/Tech, Green Living, and Chop Suey. Some classes may be practical such as "Beginner Survival Skills" and others may be for pure entertainment such as "Learn to Swear in 20 Languages." All classes are community driven, …

Philanthro is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage young professionals in philanthropy, by serving as the leading platform for young professionals to connect with charitable causes through social, volunteer, and leadership activities. Philanthro is a 100% volunteer-based organization that prides itself on its core values of transparency, efficiency, and creativity. Beyond financially supporting charities, Philanthro's greatest contributions are building awarenes …

Will you like to be more articulate and persuasive in your speech, deliver a flawless presentation, as well as gain leadership skills? Then, you should join SpeechCrafters Toastmasters in South Pasadena, California. Toastmasters is a non-profit organization that helps people develop public speaking and leadership skills. For many years, Toastmasters has proven to help its members in many ways. The first Toastmasters club was founded in 1924 in Santa Ana, California. There are now approximately 1 …

The ONA LA meetup group is for ONA members in the greater LA area, as well as any digital professionals in the area whose principal livelihood involves gathering or producing news for digital presentation and who are interested in the Online News Association. While membership is encouraged, it is not required to join the meetup group. All details for events, trainings, and panel discussions organized by ONA LA will be posted here for your RSVP. We also encourage you to use the chat and disc …

Innovation and entrepreneurship are the keys to economic development in Africa, and as growth accelerates on the continent there are fresh opportunities for investment. There are several aspects of entrepreneurship in Africa: business development, growth sectors, financing, commercialization of research, new development models, information and communications technologies, natural resources and infrastructure. The meetup will reflect on practical experience, real success and future prospects for …

We are a group of web designers and developers in the Los Angeles area who use and love the CMS ExpressionEngine. This group was started as an effort to become a valuable resource for both current and future area users of ExpressionEngine. ExpressionEngine is a powerful and extensible CMS that has an amazing developer community behind it. We want to share best practices, tips and tricks, and provide a long-lasting local resource for learning and community here in the Los Angeles area. Sharing co …

The purpose of this group: This group is formed to help inform others about taking the mystery out of the growing ET presence and ever increasing UFO’s, knowing that if they were meant to cause any harm, they would have done so long ago.  On the contrary, our space brothers are longing to assist mankind from the daily struggle with limitation in the physical octave.   They are more than willing to help us prevent any further damage and destruction to planet Earth.  Their far more advanced techn …

Yes you can be a Professional and still enjoy mixers and adventures. Singles and Friends that love to Social network Business and talents Meet New People or Strangers Happy hour cocktails and Wine tasting. Foodies Dancers and Party animals. Singles and friends that are Movie lovers and social butterflys. Meet your soul mate New in town Meet and greet Networking. Looking for your future career change or bringing about great ideas to help the planet. Being aware of the world around us while enjoyi …

Osho Meditations, teachings and more! This is the place to meet and medtitate with Osho Lovers. This is a spiritual group for the growth and development of the individuals. Most events are free to everyone. A taste of Osho --- From The Book of Wisdom --- Osho Atisha's Heart Meditation Atisha says: start being compassionate and the method is, when you breathe in ---- listen carefully. It is one of the greatest methods. When you breathe in, think that you are breathing in all the miseries of all t …

It isn't easy being green - unless you join the LA Green Business Networking meetup group! Join like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs who have a green philosophy in their personal and business lives - to network, share ideas, learn, and discuss important issues related to green living and business. Future plans for meetings include keynote speakers, educational presentations, and more!

This group is for men and women interested in designing, developing, or playing video games that appeal to or are created by developers of an African-American background. Here's an opportunity to see that there are other creative individuals like you, that share a similar perspective, and network your way to success in the Video Games Industry, Indie or otherwise. We plan to discuss blacks in the media, our roles in the game industry as a whole, and ideas and methodologies for game development. …