Buddhism

If, like us, prefer real conversations at the table instead of on the screen, Singles Only dinner is for you. A small (5-8 people), selected group, common interests and an open mind are all you need to get to know others like yourself during this evening. ### APPLY IF YOU: ✅If you'd like to be in one of the age groups 25–35, 30–40, 35–45 (you can select your age group when making a purchase) ✅Not currently in a relationship ✅Want to meet in real life ### **HOW DOES IT WORK?** * 1\. Fill in the application form \- a short questionnaire so we can get to know you a bit * 2\. We organize everything \- book the restaurant\, organize the group * 3\. One day before the dinner you will receive a message with the specific place \(you can specify your preferred price level when you sign up\) * 4\. During the dinner you will meet at least 5\-7 other people \(3 or 4 women \+ 3 or 4 men\) at the table\, grouped by common interests * 5\. To make the conversation easier\, you will be sent a short introductory task 6\. The event takes place without the organizers present and is not filmed or photographed 7\. Everyone pays for their own dinner\, but the memories and contacts may last a lifetime Even if you don't meet your person at this dinner, you will have spent a meaningful evening meeting interesting people with whom you have more in common than an algorithm, and the rest is up to you. 📅 **WHEN?** February 27th 🕒 **WHAT TIME?** 19:00 📍 **WHERE?** Restaurant address will be sent 1 day before the event 🎟️ **TICKETS:** www.singlesonly.lv

A small and exclusive group of friends running 5 km every Sunday at 10 am. Bring yourself, your running shoes and maybe a friend. We start in the center, medium pace run, then end up at a coffee shop. => Once you go on the waiting list, the moderator will approve/reject Instagram => https://www.instagram.com/rigasundayruns Whatsapp=> [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CF24r42CTn3GKtsNjdpEjG?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CF24r42CTn3GKtsNjdpEjG?mode=gi_t)

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** http://foundersrc.com/chats **Stay updated**: Instagram http://instagram.com/foundersrc/ Podcast http://podcast.foundersrc.com/ LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/ Strava http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC Website http://foundersrc.com/

If, like us, prefer real conversations at the table instead of on the screen, Singles Only dinner is for you. A small (5-8 people), selected group, common interests and an open mind are all you need to get to know others like yourself during this evening. ### APPLY IF YOU: ✅If you'd like to be in one of the age groups 25–35, 30–40, 35–45 (you can select your age group when making a purchase) ✅Not currently in a relationship ✅Want to meet in real life ### **HOW DOES IT WORK?** * 1\. Fill in the application form \- a short questionnaire so we can get to know you a bit * 2\. We organize everything \- book the restaurant\, organize the group * 3\. One day before the dinner you will receive a message with the specific place \(you can specify your preferred price level when you sign up\) * 4\. During the dinner you will meet at least 5\-7 other people \(3 or 4 women \+ 3 or 4 men\) at the table\, grouped by common interests * 5\. To make the conversation easier\, you will be sent a short introductory task 6\. The event takes place without the organizers present and is not filmed or photographed 7\. Everyone pays for their own dinner\, but the memories and contacts may last a lifetime Even if you don't meet your person at this dinner, you will have spent a meaningful evening meeting interesting people with whom you have more in common than an algorithm, and the rest is up to you. 📅 **WHEN?** February 27th 🕒 **WHAT TIME?** 19:00 📍 **WHERE?** Restaurant address will be sent 1 day before the event 🎟️ **TICKETS:** www.singlesonly.lv

Main Library, Meeting Room 3B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

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!

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Let's catch up and have a relaxed chat, including chat about the book Disability Visibility. This collection of essays is available at the library. You'll be invited to share the essay that you related to the most, and the essay that did the most to grow your awareness of something new. It's OK if you don't read the whole book!

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon