This is a group for anyone interested in the mystical principles set forth by Joel S. Goldsmith, who recognized the oneness of all creation and acknowledged the universal activity of unconditional love. MYSTICS - gain information from a source other than the known senses. They perceive time as an illusion, they are aware of a fundamental unity to all things, and they perceive evil as an illusion that changes as one shifts one’s field of perception. (Bertrand Russell)

Join us for 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, Kabbala …

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. Un …

We aim to empower each other to have mystical experiences so we can all move forward on our spiritual journeys with the knowledge that each of us can only gain from our own experiences. We meet for spiritual practices and discussions. We do many practices including meditation, concentration, visualization, astral projection, awareness, mindfulness and awareness walks. All of our meetups are free.

The Ruach Center 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 alive in our spirits. We have an eastern feel to our approach to God …

METAPHYSICAL AND SPIRITUALITY MEETUP GROUP is a safe and loving place for spiritual development and personal growth. We invite those who are ready for the next step on their own path to join us in the journey we are all on. Metaphysical and Spirituality's mission is to provide a safe and sacred environment to explore new areas that challenge us and to meet others of like mind. We provide access to new and ancient ideas of human thought and the opportunity to learn from those that have gone …

This group was started by the members of Karnak Chapter of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC to discuss Metaphysical topics with each other as well as meetup with non-member seekers on the path who may be curious about the Rosicrucians and their viewpoint on these topics. Our goal is to have speakers presenting workshops / lectures of interest to all seekers of Light. Our meetings are FREE and open to the public -- all are welcome. We look forward to meeting all those interested in a lively, particip …

The Goal: A community of people dedicated to consciousness elevation in all aspects of life, individual, communal, social, political, scientific, and beyond. We each have the potential to each a unique level of "Human Optimization".  Attention, communication, intelligence, thoughtfulness, balanced emotion and speech and action, empathetic, beautiful, kind. To achieve this peak potential and manifest it into "life as we know it" including the status quo, we effectively change the whole system in …

This group was started by a few long-time Rosicrucian Order, AMORC members to discuss Metaphysical topics with each other as well as with other seekers on the path who may be curious about the Rosicrucians and their viewpoint on these topics. In addition we will have interesting speakers presenting workshops / lectures. We are a supportive, informal group and would like to meetup with other Rosicrucians and interested non-members of the public. Our meetings are FREE and open to the public -- all …

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 …

Kitty’s Bio= My journey in yoga began as a preschooler, at my mother's side. Dance has also been a strong influence on me. However, yoga is my true passion and I have practiced it on my own for a good portion of my life. If I may borrow a phrase from the very wise Elesa Commerse, "There have been events in my past that have cast a shadow over my whole life". Yoga and meditation have truly brought the light back into my life. It always feels like home when I step onto the mat or sit in meditation …

Our group is devoted to the exploration of the expansion of consciousness. It is a community of individuals dedicated to a culture that aims to provide individual and community growth through education, exploration, and experience. We work to create an open dialog and vehicle to foster discussion and community between consciousness seekers and teachers: psychologists, artists, philosophers, shamans, engineers, hippies, makers, scientists, etc... We encourage both wider research with psychedelic …

“Meditation…You just are…and it is a sheer delight” By Osho Are you interested in exploring and having fun with a variety of non-denominational meditation techniques? For eight weeks, we will meet each Tuesday to playfully practice a variety of "Active" Meditations created by the mystic, Osho. These meditations were scientifically designed for “do and do more” Western societies. They incorporate light physical activities such as humming, laughing and imagery to release body tension and prepare o …

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 …

We are committed to engage one in the creative endeavor, cultivate the spiritual life, encourage sacred conversations, promote growth in one’s faith journey, and nurture those engaged in personal transformation

Holistic/alternative health services in a spiritually focused, educationally oriented environment. We offer healing options combining western and eastern modalities to achieve maximum well being in which the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies function as a balanced, single unit as nature intended.

We are all teachers. We spend all of our time teaching what we believe we are to ourselves and to our idea of each other. A Course in Miracles offers an unparalleled opportunity to examine those beliefs and ideas in relation to the absolute incomparable certainty of our creation as an expression of Peace, Love, and Joy. This is not a religious undertaking. It is a transformative journey that embraces all our aspects; be them mental, physical, spiritual, scientific or mystical. Join us, Monday ev …

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 …

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 being presen …

"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 …

This group is dedicated to creating nurturing environment for self-growth and development for people who are interested in ancient knowledge of magick art and/or already uncovered their gifts of being extra-intuitive and extra-sensitive.

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 away …

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 and wi …

The House of Ayurveda, located in NW Chicago suburbs is the healing center (personal consultations with the certified Ayurvedic medicine practitioner), center of knowledge and spirituality (lectures, presentations, seminars, workshops) , and a Yoga and Meditation studio. The HOUSE OF AYURVEDA is the house of Sun and light, healing and health, joy and harmony, peace and tranquility, knowledge and wisdom, life and longevity, love and happiness. This is your home! It is called home because it is th …