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🌸 祝福冥想夜：願世界和平、心靈安康 ✨ 活動內容 \- 大地連結練習: 感受自然的支持，安定心靈，培養正向力量 \- 心輪與直覺啟動: 打開內在智慧，迎接WESAK的祝福 📅 日期: 2026年4月17日 (週五) ⏰ 時間: \- 1:1 能量療癒 & 集體冥想：7:30–9:00 PM \- 集體冥想：8:00–9:00 PM （共振祝福時刻） 📍 地點: 太子康威大廈 (太子站 C2 出口步行3分鐘) 🎤 主持: Lilian LEE 💫 在這個特別的夜晚，讓我們一同靜心，彼此祝福，將愛與和平的能量傳遞到世界的每一個角落。 📲 報名連結: https://forms.gle/vX1zn9FHtjN3vmGUA 📞 查詢電話: 95457444 🌐 保持聯繫 Center for Pranic Healing, Hong Kong 般尼克療癒, 香港 https://linktr.ee/mckspranichealinghk ➖➖➖➖ Lilian PHealer 社交平台 https://linktr.ee/lilianphealer #WesakBlessings #PeaceMeditation #WorldPeaceEnergy #HeartChakraAwakening #IntuitionActivation #EnergyRenewal #PranicHealingHK #BlessingMeditationNight #InnerCalm #SpiritualConnection #WhiteLightMeditation #EmotionalHealing #EnergyCleansing #MindBodySpirit #MeditationForPeace #HealingTogether #SacredEnergy #NewMoonMeditation #LilianPHealer #CenterForPranicHealing #MCKSPranicHealingHongKong

We'll play the second edition of “Nippon”, an economic area-majority game. Please watch the rules video beforehand, I will answer any rules questions before we start play. BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434367/nippon-zaibatsu Rules video: https://youtu.be/8XwovNGtuco?si=QvT_FuLiGRgxRFhV ============================== Nippon: Zaibatsu is a new edition of Nippon, a fast-paced, area-majority economic game. Players control "zaibatsu": massive conglomerates of interconnected companies driving Japan's economy in the Industrial Revolution era. During the game, players invest in new industries, build factories and railroads, and produce goods to saturate local markets and fulfill contracts — all to grow their influence and power and to become rulers of the new modernized country. Players are free to choose their playstyle and winning strategy: They choose what they score victory points for, control the game's pace with income turns, and race each other to get the most beneficial factories, markets, and bonuses. ================================= The fee will be paid directly to the venue and the cost is about $70 per person. They do not sell food there, but you may bring takeaways or order food for delivery.

💖第二組復活節飯局💖 
《第二組 豐衣築食吃喝會》 
[1704 南區精緻泰國菜@Bamboo Thai］🍽️ 
日期：4月17日(五） 
時間：1930-2130 
地點：黃竹坑Southside 
人數：4-10人 
消費：每人$250-$300左右/視符齊齊叫餸決定(SC10%+EF$5) 
Event fee: $10/位(出席時付） 
訂位：訂4人以上訂位 
Host：CC ✳️泰菜特色✳️ ✳️環境舒適寬敞/多空間感 ✳️泰式風情/味味有水準 ✳️招呼專業細心/服務好 ✳️價錢大眾化 💖菜色推介💖 ⭐️泰北咖喱雞腿金面 ⭐️精選拼盤 ⭐️️火山排骨 ⭐️薑黃烤鱸魚 ⭐️馬拉盞通菜 ⭐️鮮芒果糯米飯 ⭐️泰式蛋咖啡炒皇帝大虎蝦 ⭐️肉碎生菜包 ⭐️串燒雞肉 ⭐️泰式蛋包炒金邊粉 
{餐廳資料} Bamboo Thai 網址: https://s.openrice.com/QrbS0bZmD00~uAyTUAw 地址: 黃竹坑香葉道11號THE SOUTHSIDE 2樓204號舖 電話:21170636 =====================

聖經討論會是以日常生活與專業議題（如人際關係、職涯發展、熱門新聞、理財、人工智能等）為基礎的基督教聖經討論。您亦可提議主題，內容信徒與否都合適。 Bible Talk is a social event based on everyday life and professional topics (such as relationships, career, popular news headlines, finance, AI…etc.) You are also welcome to suggest topics. All content will be hospitable to all backgrounds.👌 雖然主持人會援引聖經經文，但請放心，這是個安全的平台，歡迎您基於自身經驗、文化、哲學與宗教背景分享觀點。所有背景皆受歡迎且受到尊重。 Although the host will reference biblical scriptures. Please rest assured that this is a safe platform to share your perspective stemming from your experience, culture, philosophies and religions. All backgrounds are welcomed and respected. 😊 最棒的是，我們將提供餐飲，您無需支付分文！ The best part of this is, food and drinks will be provided, you don't have to pay a cent! 🍴 主體語言：英文（可提供中文協助） Main language: English (Chinese assistance is available)

聖經討論會是以日常生活與專業議題（如人際關係、職涯發展、熱門新聞、理財、人工智能等）為基礎的基督教聖經討論。您亦可提議主題，內容信徒與否都合適。 Bible Talk is a social event based on everyday life and professional topics (such as relationships, career, popular news headlines, finance, AI…etc.) You are also welcome to suggest topics. All content will be hospitable to all backgrounds.👌 雖然主持人會援引聖經經文，但請放心，這是個安全的平台，歡迎您基於自身經驗、文化、哲學與宗教背景分享觀點。所有背景皆受歡迎且受到尊重。 Although the host will reference biblical scriptures. Please rest assured that this is a safe platform to share your perspective stemming from your experience, culture, philosophies and religions. All backgrounds are welcomed and respected. 😊 主體語言：英文（可提供中文協助） Main language: English (Chinese assistance is available)

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經驗原因也好，人心改變也罷，現在越來越人不滿足於打一份工，可能是希望增加財政來源，改變收入結構。 斜槓族只適用於瀟灑、沒有負擔的年輕一代？還是年紀大了反而會想與時間競賽，勇敢嘗試更多？ 既然有空，不如出來飲杯咖啡，說說你的看法？ 有興趣請聯絡我，WhatsApp 90356039. 期待與你見面聊聊😉

Sahaja Yoga Hong Kong \*坪洲靜修日營\* 日期：19-4-2026(星期日） 時間：上午9時15分至下午5時 費用全免，船費 及 午餐自費 名額：15位(歡迎新朋友參加) 日程表： •09:15 中環六号碼頭集合⛴️ •09:30 坐港九小輪入坪洲 •10:10 到達坪洲體育館，介紹霎哈嘉瑜伽靜坐法💁🏻‍♂️ •10:30 霎哈嘉瑜伽如何幫助我們減少生活壓力，瑜伽靜坐如何讓我們可以掌控自己的身心靈健康，如何靜坐與平衡🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏻 •12:00 午膳時間🍝 •13:00 前往沙灘 •13:30 如何用大自然的五大元素去除影響身體健康的負能量🌤️💦🌊 •16：00 坪洲特產🫓🍤 17:00 坐船回港島或者留在坪洲看日落.⛴️🌄 📝立即WhatsApp 報名👇🏻 https://wa.me/85251808808？text=報名坪洲日營

星期一至五都好忙？就襯住星期六來為心靈叉叉電吧！ **霎哈嘉瑜伽**是一種特殊而獨特的冥想技巧，可以幫助您以簡單的方式實現自我覺醒，實現與神聖一致的終極目標，實現持久的和平與幸福。 據創辦人Shri Mataji 錫呂‧瑪塔吉女仕分析，這個靜坐瑜珈能令人感受到深層的和諧感，讓思緒進入寧靜，安穩，但完全覺醒的狀態。 霎哈嘉瑜伽冥想 - 通往內心平靜，歡樂和啟蒙的門戶！ 透過參加【免費靜坐瑜珈班】，練習霎哈嘉瑜珈靜坐可以體驗： * 減少憂慮，壓力，情緒上的困擾 * 提高集中力，注意力，從而提高學習及工作能力 * 放棄負面，消極，甚至自毀的生活習慣，對戒菸酒人士有幫助 * 加強個人自信心，減低生活所產生的分歧和衝突 創辦人Shri Mataji從1970開始便到世界各地舉辦講座，教授靜坐瑜珈技巧，所有瑜珈班和講座均不收費。因為創辦人認為，實踐自覺是一種內在與生俱來的能力和權力，並不是、也不能用金錢或物質去購買，至今無數練習者已經分佈全球120多個國家。 2小時的初階班將會在輕鬆無拘束的氣氛中， 學習各種有關我們內在精微能量系統的知識， 各種清理平衡技巧，和享受集體靜坐引導。霎哈嘉瑜伽是以冥想靜坐為主，不是“運動”瑜伽，也不要求任何特殊靜坐姿勢，或特定的服裝， 穿什麼衣服都可以。現場我們會提供坐椅或坐墊。参加者帶一顆心即可。請帶一顆求真，求知和開放​​的心前來。 您亦會學習到如何在家中自行靜坐及保持平衡的技巧。這些技巧容易學習和實踐。每天只需開始冥想10到20分鐘即可感受到明顯差異。 初學者或已有靜坐習慣者，都歡迎前來學習這—套與其他冥想靜坐方式不同的霎哈嘉瑜伽靜坐法。中級進階班(逢星期四及星期六)則歡迎已參加過4次或以上初班並有意探索更深入入靜和深化冥想知識的人仕參加。 期待在課堂上見到大家。(公眾假期休息) 語言:粵語(Present in Cantonese) 即時 WhatsApp: 51808808 和香港霎哈嘉瑜伽聯絡一下 想了解更多霎哈嘉瑜伽信息、請訪問: [Facebook (非牟利機構)](https://www.facebook.com/SahajaYogaHongKong/) [官網](https://www.freemeditation.hk)

45 mins free meditation space. No guidance but welcome practitioners share own opinion. We will have 5 mins gentle stretch and light music. 30 mins meditation time. Welcome first timer to try and experience it.

**普及禪修課程 黃雅鑫老師主講** **星期六 下午2:30 -下午3:45 (不是上午11:30 - 12:45)** **每堂課為獨立單元，不需報名，歡迎大家參加。** 每一個人都可以成為菩薩，讓生命從此不再平凡。在此課程，我們將學習到如何在生活中實踐佛陀所教授的六種完善行，成為現代菩薩，並發展究竟真理的智慧，體悟人生的真實意義。 18/4 如平靜的汪洋 9/5 超越夢幻 16/5 通往喜悅之道路 黃雅鑫現為香港噶當巴禪修中心中環分舍的老師。於 2009年，初次接觸到噶當巴傳承的寶貴佛法，啓發他把佛陀的智慧融合並實踐於日常生活中 ，從實際的經驗去分享現代佛法是如何利益周遭每一個人。 歡迎大家隨喜功德，建議捐助：每課 $50。所有捐款均用於中心的運作及發展，為大眾提供學習珍貴佛法的機會。 詳情: [https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/](https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/) #現代佛法 #禪修課程

Booked 2 Tables, 4-6 People, 20HKD/Person - Playing for 2 hours looking for practice or games. NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS. No coaching available yet.

Sports Chanbara Regular Class (Sunday) Sports chanbara is a free-style Japanese combat sport, which originated from Kodachi Goshindo (Self-defense with a short sword). We would like to introduce this new sport to Hong Kong. Please join us and be a Samurai. Dress code: Sport Attire The session will include the following: Warm-up exercise Basic Japanese Dojo manners Sports Chanbara Basic movement (Kihon Dosa) Attaching Techniques Blocking Techniques Basic Movements of Dodging Sparring Date: Each Sunday Time: 2000-2200pm Location: 6/F, Activity Room, Tai Kok Tsui Sport Centre Fee: $600 per 4 classes Others: Attendee no need to bring/buy any helmet or gear and coach will borrow the gears for attendee use during class. For reservation, please message/call Stephen Sensei at 61762261 https://wa.me/85261762261 To find out more, please visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HongKongSportsChanbara Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sports_chanbara_hong_kong/

Our weekend Yoga sessions have been running since 2010. This practice group is for anyone interested in a Hatha Yoga practice! Our purpose is to release the stresses from the week gone by and prepare you for the week ahead. 🧘‍♂️ **Our practice includes:** * Hatha Yoga postures * Pranayama Breathing * Guided affirmations * Dynamic stretching flow * Combined into mindful sequences **What to bring?** Yoga mat, Water bottle & wear comfortable clothing. **Fee: By Donation** Please donate to help us cover the costs (minimum contribution $120). You will receive the following benefits: 1. Air-conditioned studio to practice 2. Purified environment to breathe 3. Event arrangement every Sat 4. Includes meetup organizer fee 5. 2 hours of learning/ practice 6. Mental, Health & Emotional wellness **Request for Cancellations** A humble request for you to cancel minimum 2 days in advance, your kindness will enable waitlisted friends to benefit. Please remember, consideration for others creates good KARMA. 🙏

Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Columbus 🌍 Over 52% of the world soil is degraded and scientists warn we may have only a few decades of fertile soil left. As Sadhguru shares, soil is a living system—and when it degrades, our food, health, and future are at risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyT-6qiubd0 🚶‍♂️🌎This Earth Day, Join the Walk for Children-2026 SaveSoil 5K Walkathon here in Columbus and help raise awareness about soil for the future of our children! Every step you take helps: ✔️ 1. Raise awareness in your communities about protecting and restoring soil. ✔️ 2. Supports sustainable food systems. ✔️ 3. Helps secure our children’s future. 📅 Date: April 26, 2026 📍 Location: Scioto Audubon Metro Park Check-in address 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215 ⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. check-in event starts at 9:30 a.m. 👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-for-children-2026-save-soil-walkathon-in-columbus-registration-1986596534713?aff=oddtdtcreator 👉🏼Free and Open to All. Share this message and bring your neighbours, friends & family along to celebrate our planet! Let’s make it happen!

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday April 21 from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

MCKS PRANIC HEALING® Level I In PRANIC HEALING® Level 1, you learn the basics of working with your energy aura, including learning to "scan," or feel the energy, to "sweep," or clean away congested energy, and to "energize," or supplement areas in your aura that have a pranic deficiency. PRANIC HEALING® has been taught to doctors, nurses, massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, shiatsu practitioners, and many others in the healing field. It has allowed them to heal confidently and consistently in the shortest learning time possible. These professionals find PRANIC HEALING® very effective and easy to apply. Other topics covered in PRANIC HEALING® Level 1: Energetic anatomy: You will learn to work with the network of chakras, meridians and auras to accelerate the healing processes of your body. Preventive healing: You will learn to remove the negative energetic patterns of a disease to prevent it from fully manifesting as a physical ailment. Self-Pranic healing: You will learn to apply these healing techniques to accelerate your own healing. Step-by-step techniques for ailments related to your: respiratory system, e.g., asthma,; circulatory system, e.g., heart ailments; gastrointestinal system, e.g., irritable bowel syndrome; musculoskeletal system, e.g., arthritis and back pain; reproductive system, e.g., menstrual problems. You'll also learn how to address common problems as migraines and sinusitis. Additionally, you'll learn to apply distant healing to loved ones who are not present in the room with you. All PRANIC HEALING® courses are "experiential," which means that you learn by actually performing the techniques and exercises in class - on yourself and those around you. During class, all the principles will be explained thoroughly and you will practice the techniques exhaustively so you will be confident in your ability to produce positive results when you finish the course. This is Day 2 of 2 Attendance at day one is required to attend day 2. The Course text book is Choa Kok Sui, "Miracles through Pranic Healing" Please bring this with you to class. PRANIC HEALING® Level 1 is a prerequisite to all other GMCKS courses. For those interested to review the class...Review fee is only $75!! LOOK AT THIS!! Review for FREE when you bring a new student to class with you.

Our Golden Lotus Meditation & Lecture Cancelled! We will resume next Sunday April 26th. Hope to see you then. Until then remember to Meditate and do your Kriyas

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!