Join us for weekly 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, …

The Nimatullahi Sufi Order is a spiritual discipline dedicated to the selfless service and love of all human beings. The foundation of our spiritual endeavors rests upon the practice of ceaselessly remembering God in thought, word and deed. Our guiding principles are firmly rooted in the tradition of chivalry (futuwwa in Arabic and javanmardi in Persian) in the Middle East, where relations among members of society were based on selfless service and consideration of others first and foremost. Und …

… Our topics presented include: spiritual development, personal growth, prosperity consciousness, metaphysics, consciousness, mysticism, dream interpretation, energy, law of attraction, spirituality, shamanism, philosophy, mythology, ancient rituals, and the paranormal. Celebrate your spiritual prosperity and join us in our mutual quest. Much Love and Many Blessings, Walter

The Center of Light is a non-denominational, Christian school for spiritual training and development. The focus of our community is on each individuals' direct experience of the God- Self within. We do NOT follow religious dogma. Our way of life is much like the contemplatives of the past, such as Rumi, St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila and St. Francis. We are modern day mystics who are monastic in our devotions and very cutting edge and alive in our spirits. We have an eastern feel to …

… I have always been into the idea of "Consciousness", which to me was the gateway logically/philosophically to an expanded metaphysics which led me into mysticism, psychedelic/entheogenic shamanism, all kinds of spirituality including Buddhism Hinduism Sufism Kabbalah Yoga Meditation etc, and ultimately back to my own faith which is the monotheistic lifestyle of Judaism!  Now I am committed to becoming a "mystical metaphysician" of some kind, helping give people the tools to actually slowly widen …

  LIVE CHAT too!  Beer n BBQ (Chicagoland)   We are BBQ Masters (if only in our own minds) and Tenders of grills - United in Smoke! We venture out to barbeque joints and rib shacks to search the best of barbecue. Briskets, links, shoulders, butts, ribs, sausage, hot links, ham, pulled pork, even smoked turkeys, sides...We smoke it all -- beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish, cheese... We are Passionate--We will taste it all. All of this makes us very thirsty! We seek out lovely selections of beer …

Discover how Practical Meditation can help you unlock: Your Innate ESP Communication with your Inner Guidance/Angels A deeper awareness of your Life Purpose Learn how to follow your hunches You were born with it. Use meditation to relax and let your inner talents unfold. Meet other local people who are interested in practical techniques for spiritual daily living. This is a series of classes that will help you learn how to reduce stress using meditation. Using your personal Sea Of Tranquility …

All across the globe, everyone is seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the world's best-kept energy secret is hiding in plain sight. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called Inner Energy. And everyone already has it - including you. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. If you're having trouble juggling the …

The Chicago Beer Runners "Taking cool down to a new level" Looking for fun, social runners interested in meeting other fellow runners in a relaxed, noncompetitive environment? Join us for biweekly runs followed by a cold beverage or three. All abilities from beginner to experienced welcome. We meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at Mystic Celt at the intersection of Southport and Cornelia in Lakeview, hit the road around 6:30 and meet back at the bar to celebrate our run and "hydrate." We leave our …

In Search of the Miraculous is a group of dedicated group of seekers who are committed to the process of Awakening the Soul.  Based upon the work of philosophers, artists, mystics, theologians and scientists throughout the centuries who have left a legacy that offer one the practical tools to live enriched life.  During our meetings we discuss different topics related to the Awakening process; with a special emphasis on learning how to observe the parts of us that create obstacles to bein …

  Kai Chi Do literally translates to Free Spirit Way or the Way to Free Life Energy. This is an exercise that uses wisdom derived from ancient practices of energy movement, breath, and sound to integrate body, mind and spirit. Kai Chi Do utilizes Five elements (Root-Yuan, Air-Kongqi, Fire-Huo, Water-Shui, Earth-Dadi) in combination with music, meditation, and breath-work to powerfully free blocked energy. By creating a safe, nurturing space after completing the 70 minute practice people walk aw …

On the first Wednesday of every month, the members of all 15 Centers of Light pray for peace, creating a surge of positive energy for people all over the world. We would love for you to join us in creating peace on earth. Open to all faiths, it is a chance for hearts and minds to make a real difference in the world. People pray for healing, spiritual awakening, love, solutions to hunger crises, war – anything that the world needs in order to become a place of peace. Join us!

Human consciousness is essentially spiritual and an individual's true identity is the soul itself. The soul's objective is to give deeper understanding and connection to the one life [God] as it gradually seeks to influence and transform the human personality. This discussion group seeks to bring together souls that are inspired to seek a deeper understanding of ancient wisdom teachings to advance the soul's purpose. Most topics are open, but work will be focused on exploring the study of the so …

Are you seeking a seek a real spiritual community which is loving, inclusive, spiritually lively and empowering of people of all genders, races and sexualities, both rich and poor? The Apostolic Johannite Church is a global network of Johannite communities that focus on supporting individual and direct experience of the Divine through fellowship, meditation and prayer, service and ritual, lively discussion and study. We are an esoteric, gnostic, Christian communion. The Mission Fabre-Palaprat is …

By deepening our meditation until our mind comes to a standstill we can unlock the potential and unused ability within. In daily life human nature is to be consumed and eventually overwhelmed by thoughts inside our minds. As a result the worries of life at some point will become too much & overtake us which causes not only mental but eventually physical illness. Contrary to western belief of thinking through our problems, the truth is that thoughts are the problem, thoughts are a sickness, only …

"For more than 50 years, The Summit Lighthouse has been publishing the Teachings of the Ascended Masters—the mystics and sages of East and West, who graduated from earth’s schoolroom and attained union with God. The Summit Lighthouse is a non-profit organization dedicated to making these teachings available to all those looking for answers to life’s difficult questions. The Summit Lighthouse was created to meet the needs of spiritual seekers for the Aquarian Age. It provides opportunities and …