Historical Jesus

Du wirst in diesem lockeren Kunstgeschichte Kurs direkt vor den Originalen Meisterwerken im Kunsthistorischen Museum Wien einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Epochen der Kunstgeschichte von der Kunst des Mittelalters bis ins 18. Jahrhundert bekommen und wirst fortan Kunst in allen Ausstellungen anders sehen und verstehen und Zusammenhänge besser erkennen können. Jede Woche wenden wir uns einer Epoche zu und einem der wichtigsten Werke von einem der bedeutendsten Künstler im Kunsthistorischen Museum. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich, der Kurs ist aber auch für Fortgeschrittene gut besuchbar. Alles wird in lockerem Beisammensein vor den Bildern stattfinden, anschließend stehen das wunderschöne Café in der Kuppelhalle im Museum und die vielen netten Lokale in nächster Nähe für weiteres Beisammensein zur Verfügung und natürlich kann man auch einfach noch weiter alleine oder mit alten und den neuen Bekannten sich selbständig im Museum noch mehr anschauen. Am Donnerstag ist das Kunsthistorische Museum immer bis 21 Uhr geöffnet! Wir freuen uns auf dich! Der Kurs wird geführt von: Dr. Kolja Kramer, Kunsthistoriker

The evening class begins with Pranayama to center the mind and deepen the connection to the breath, followed by sequence of movements inspired by Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga. We will weave together gentle yet energizing postures with conscious breath awareness to cultivate balance, aliveness, and inner clarity. The session also includes chanting to open the voice and heart and a period of non-dual meditation—an invitation to rest in simple awareness beyond effort or separation. Open for all who wish to explore yoga as both a physical and contemplative practice. . This event takes places in the beautiful atmosphere of the Still Point - Meditation Center We offer snacks and drinks as well as time and space to get to know each other : ) **Fee: 12 Euro**

Vienna Storytelling Collective's hugely popular **OPEN MIC STORYTELLING** nights continue on **Thursday 19th March 2026 at 19.00h** in Café Korb, with the audience-chosen theme "We'rein Trouble" At our OPEN MIC STORYTELLING NIGHT performances range from stories, songs, poetry and stand up from aspiring writers, plus we always have a selection of experienced and/or established professional writer/performers to close the first and second halves of the evening for us. Vienna Storytelling Collective’s Open Mic event is one-of-a-kind for Vienna, an English language event where creative minds come together to share captivating stories. Whether you are an author, poet, writer, or just someone who loves storytelling, this evening is the perfect place to share your work or simply be inspired by others. Our open mic sessions provide an opportunity to perform your short stories, poems, share your songs (piano available) , or even try your hand at stand-up comedy or spoken word performances. It's a great way for newcomers to the city to meet like-minded individuals in the performing arts and fiction writing scene. It’s a gripping, fun and varied storytelling experience as audience or performer. Please read the **"What We're About"** section for full details of what to do if you'd like to read or perform your work at our Open Mic sessions. To guarantee a spot - direct message us in advance. Looking forward to seeing you all for another wonderfully entertaining evening of stories and much more. All our evenings since Sept. 2021 have been full ..... so come early. WE ASK FOR A MINIMUM 5 EURO DONATION, TO HELP WITH RUNNING COSTS. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- (Photo by Bernd Dittrich on Unsplash)

Hello there! We'd like to welcome you to our FREE Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings hosted by Wolfgang, Hamid, Anil, Shantanu & friends which take place in Vienna – 7pm Thursdays. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required. We are all volunteers of a Charity association and have many years of experience in offering free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes. All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner kundalini energy. And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us restore balance and harmony within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically and cannot be paid for. The classes are designed to help those attending get into a genuine meditative state, which can be felt tangibly. It is quite effortless and spontaneous. The free classes feature introductory talks, video's, practical workshops and general question and answer opportunities, making them perfect for seekers trying to establish a state of yoga, and they are available across Vienna most evenings and throughout Austria. The idea is that you don't do yoga - you Achieve Yoga! Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps those who enjoy it, reduce stress and increase wellness and health holistically. It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it. Founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a world wide movement for peace and self awakening. All the meetings and classes are free of any charge. Each week we go through simple meditation techniques, often with guided meditations to help reduce stress and achieve the peace of true meditation. We share tips on how to help stay in balance during the day and how to meditate at home. The meditation is based on connecting with the inner chakras (energy centres) and balancing the subtle body. The tradition and aims of meditation are explained which in essence is to be in the present with no mental activity or thoughts about the past or the future. Occasionally there are 1 day retreats to help those interested, deepen their individual experience and hear advice and tips from those who have been practicing for some time. It’s ultimately all about getting into ‘thoughtless awareness’, a natural state of being. 10 Reasons to try-out Sahaja Yoga Meditation in Vienna in 2015 It’s easy. You don’t have to spend years living in the mountains to achieve enlightenment. You don’t have to give up anything or spend weeks in silence. You don’t have to learn mantras or wear special clothes or even try to clear my mind. The meditation simply happens spontaneously. The classes are easy and fun, and as long as you keep up your daily ten minutes of meditation you find you are able to achieve a deep and peaceful meditation on a regular basis. It’s free. You don’t pay for your meditation. There are no catches, and there are no hidden expenses. If you missed attending classes one week, it doesn’t matter. You just picked up the classes again when you could manage it. It is simply the generosity of spirit of other Sahaja Yoga meditation practitioners that allows Sahaja Yoga to be taught to whomever desires it, at no cost. You can see results. You feel relaxed and you feel a deep sense of calm. Now you can also feel your chakras (energy centres) and through the meditation techniques learnt along the way you can understand the vibrations of your own energy centres. If you feel unwell you meditate and use the techniques you’ve learnt to heal your chakras, and you can then feel the centres clearing, and as a consequence your health improves. It’s all-inclusive. All the major religions and their core teachings are acknowledged and respected in Sahaja Yoga. No one’s spiritual journey is right or wrong. And through meditation the wisdom of all the great gurus and saints is easily revealed and understood. In fact, you’ll find that since you’ve been meditating you’ll come to understand and appreciate the teachings of great teachers such as Lao Tse, Buddha and Mohammed. You’re your own boss. You meditate and introspect at your own pace. You don’t have to keep up with others, or feel pressured into doing things you’re not comfortable with. You are your own teacher, your own guru, your own master. This technique of meditation empowers you and enables you to help yourself. You don’t have to rely on anybody else. Of course, there are many people who practice Sahaja Yoga Meditation who can teach you a great deal about the yoga & meditation and its various techniques. However, all that you need is ultimately within you. It’s everywhere. Sahaja Yoga is practiced in almost every country in the world. So, no matter where you travel you can always locate a local Sahaja Yoga Meditation programme that you can attend. Whenever you get the chance, and no matter where you are, You try to link up with other Sahaja Yoga practitioners and enjoy a collective meditation. (Meditating with others is a much deeper and more powerful experience than meditating alone.) It’s portable. You don’t need to take anything with you to meditate: no mats, no potions, no special clothing or books. You can meditate anywhere – in a quiet room or on a noisy bus; at the beach or watching a movie. Thoughtless awareness (the state of meditation) is easy to achieve if you keep meditating daily, and it can be achieved in almost any situation. It makes sense. Everything you’ll learn will make sense. There is a lot of common sense in Sahaja Yogameditation, and even though not everything was known to you (for example, the chakras and their respective qualities), once you have a chance to learn more about the meditation, it feels very natural and comfortable. Everybody does it. When you begin a hobby or join a new group, you often find that there are particular types of people who are in the group with you. For example, some groups attract younger people, others older folk; some groups have a lot of people who are wealthy, or people who live in a certain part of town. In Sahaja Yoga you will find people from every walk of life, from every demographic – male and female, young and old, rich and poor, every shape, size and colour, with varying interests, languages and beliefs. You don’t have to be a certain type of person to do Sahaja Yoga meditation. It is one of those rarities: something for everybody. You feel good. Without fail, every time you sit down to meditate you feel better. Whether you manage to have a deep meditation or not makes no difference, and as a consequence your family and friends are reaping the benefits. So there you have it......ten reasons...... Pop along to a Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation weekly Meeting

Hi everyone! If you’re a musician and play any musical instrument, you’re very welcome to join our warm and friendly music space in Vienna ✨ Participation fee 10 € per person ⭐️This is a live offline meetup for people who enjoy music and want to share it in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. This is not a concert and not a competition — no judging, no pressure. You can play a piece, try out something new, listen to others, or simply enjoy the music and good company All levels are welcome — from beginners to more experienced musicians. People join for many reasons: • to play for a live audience without pressure • to share a work in progress • to gently overcome stage fright • to get inspired by others • or simply to enjoy a musical evening together Event format To give everyone a fair chance, the first round includes one piece per performer, up to 8 minutes. If time allows, additional pieces may be played later Instruments The main focus is piano, but other acoustic instruments are also welcome

Heartfulness-Meditation entspannt den Geist und stärkt das Herz. Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse oder Erfahrungen erforderlich. Und so wie die Luft uns allen frei zur Verfügung steht, so ist es auch diese Meditation. Heartfulness-Meditation relaxes the mind and strengthens the heart. No prior knowlege or experience is required. And just as air is freely available to all of us, so is this meditation.

**\*\*\* Enrollment and all info** [https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes](https://www.iicv.at/intermediate-classes)**\*\*\*** **Description:** **Come join for a journey of some of the nitty-gritty of improv performance.** We’ll work on scene work, stage presence, breaking out of our patterns, finding fun in the stillness, and stillness in the craziness of Improv. This is for improvisers who understand the foundations and concepts of improv and want that extra challenge to perform or refine their performance skills. **Teacher:** Shawn Fisher Shawn Fisher is an improviser, performer, and educator. With over 15 years of experience in improv, you can see him with The English Lovers, one of Vienna’s longest-standing improv groups, Two-Buttons Short, and with Rainbow’s Last Wish. Originally from the US, he has taught classes, workshops and led open improv sessions in Vienna since 2018, fostering community where curiosity leads the way. ​ Whether directing, MCing, or coaching at venues like Vienna’s Maestro, Shawn thrives on the spontaneity and connection of live performance—especially when leaning into the fantastical.

Weekly screenings from a large archive of many of the most significant, yet seldom seen and rarely accessible cinematic masterpieces in the history of film - from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Screenings are in original language, if English, or original language with English subtitles. Films are selected democratically on the inspiration of a brief pre-screening discussion. The selected title is typically a "neglected gem" that most of us discover together for the first time. Individual taste is not a criterion and all participants are expected to put the interests of the group as a whole above personal preference or prejudice. In this sense, the emphasis is on openness, exploration, and surprise. Each screening is followed by an in-depth group discussion, led and moderated by the curator. WARNNG: FilmStory is not just about watching movies! Rather, it's a socially responsible, intellectual engagement, involving an organic approach to group study of film language, philosophy, art, history, politics, and technology. In this sense, the film is always merely the current highlight in an explorative, ongoing group discussion. **FilmStory** is a members-only series that involves a closely knit community of cinephiles. Events take place every Sunday in a comfortable, private setting with limited capacity. Participation is reserved primarily for regular members, but we're always ready to make new friends! Non-regular members may request to meet the community and, upon acceptance as a "new joiner," are welcome to participate in one event, according to space availability. New joiners are asked to make a €6 member dues contribution in advance of the requested date. New members receive a message of confirmation and the address of the Living Room in 1080 Vienna upon receipt of their dues contribution. **FilmStory** is presented and hosted by **[KulturSalon Wien](https://www.meetup.com/kultursalon-wien/)**.

For English, scroll down :-) **Deutsch:** Der Kunstmarkt mit all seinen Akteuren, Institutionen und Mechanismen hat die Menschen schon immer fasziniert. Im Liechtenstein Gartenpalais läuft derzeit eine internationale Ausstellung, die sich erstmals genauer mit den Dynamiken des Kunstmarkts beschäftigt – also zum Beispiel mit Marktplätzen, Verkaufsstrategien und der Preisgestaltung. In der Ausstellung zeigen die Sammlungen des Fürsten von Liechtenstein, wie sich der europäische Kunsthandel entwickelt hat: von der Antike über die italienischen Stadtstaaten der Renaissance bis zum Goldenen Zeitalter der Niederlande und den spektakulären Präsentationen und transatlantischen Verkäufen im 19. Jahrhundert. Dabei kannst du entdecken, dass viele Phänomene des heutigen Kunstmarkts eigentlich schon seit Jahrhunderten existieren. Da wichtige Entwicklungen oft in bestimmten Städten oder Regionen entstanden sind, widmen sich einzelne Räume genau diesen Zentren und zeigen, welche neuen Ideen und Praktiken dort entstanden sind. So wird deutlich, welchen großen Einfluss der Kunsthandel nicht nur auf die Verbreitung von Kunstwerken, sondern auch auf die Entwicklung der Kunst selbst hatte. Zu sehen sind außerdem bedeutende Leihgaben aus internationalen Sammlungen – darunter Werke von **Tizian**, **Van Dyck**, **Monet** und **Klimt** – sowie wichtige Arbeiten aus den Fürstlichen Sammlungen von Künstlern wie **Giambologna**, **Brueghel**, **Rembrandt** und **Canaletto**. Die Ausstellung bietet also eine spannende Reise durch die Kunstgeschichte und viele beeindruckende Werke. Wir besuchen die Ausstellung gemeinsam als Gruppe und treffen uns dafür am Eingang in der Fürstengasse. Nach der Ausstellung treffen wir uns noch alle auf ein Getränk. **English:** The art market, with all its players, institutions and mechanisms, has always been a source of fascination. The Liechtenstein Garden Palace is currently hosting a groundbreaking international exhibition focusing on the underlying dynamics of the art market for the first time, such as marketplaces, sales strategies and pricing. In this exhibition, the Collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein shed light on the European art trade, from classical antiquity and the Italian city-states of the Renaissance to the Golden Age of the Netherlands, sensational presentations and transatlantic sales in the nineteenth century. This allows visitors to experience how many phenomena of the art market are essentially centuries old. As trend-setting developments often originated in cities and regions, separate rooms in the special exhibition are dedicated to these centres of innovation, illustrating the progress and novel practices that took place there. This highlights not only the lasting impact of art dealing on the dissemination of works, but also on the development of the arts and art history. With prominent loans from international collections – including paintings by **Titian**, **Van Dyck**, **Monet** and **Klimt** – as well as major works from the Princely Collections by artists such as **Giambologna**, **Brueghel**, **Rembrandt** and **Canaletto** – this exhibition offers a stimulating historical experience and a feast for the eyes. **Information for our visit:** * Further information on the Princely Collections can be found at: [www.liechtensteincollections.at](http://www.liechtensteincollections.at) * We meet at 3. p.m. at the gate next to the street Fürstengasse [https://maps.app.goo.gl/EExmRD4bmRbAspoC7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/EExmRD4bmRbAspoC7) * After visiting the Palais, we will have a drink together in the café "Das 1090" nearby.

**ECK-Licht und Ton Gottesdienst** Im Herzen des Lebens in ECK (Heiliger Geist) liegt die Überzeugung, dass das ECK sowohl der Weg wie auch das Ziel ist. Praktisch gesehen bedeutet dies, dass man weiß, dass jeder Moment unbegrenzten Wert hat, nicht aufgrund dessen, was ihm vorausgeht oder folgt, sondern weil er der Moment der Kommunikation mit Gott ist. -ECK-Essentials, S. 56 Jeder ist herzlich willkommen! Der Eintritt ist frei. Mehr Infos und Veranstaltungen: [ECKANKAR OESTERREICH](https://www.eckankar.at/eck-seelenabenteuer-veranstaltungen/) Tel.: 0043-1-7150999 [Wie singe ich HU...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_afRdPjU-I)

🎬 It’s time again for a movie night - Trip of Compassion Join us on the 21st of March for an intimate and thought-provoking screening of Trip of Compassion, a powerful documentary following PTSD survivors in Israel as they undergo an innovative MDMA assisted therapy. The film offers a rare, deeply human look at healing, courage, and the possibility of renewed hope.https://www.ttv.co.il/trip-of-compassion The event will take place in our Homebase, Sagedergasse 18, 1120 Vienna (Entrance is in between Billa and Bipa; not barrier-free) 🍄 Doors are open at 6:00 pm 🍄 Screening Starts at 6:30 pm 🍄 Entry 7€\* cash only / Members free entry (Become a member: www.psychedelicsociety.at) So lovely people, bring your friends and let’s watch this movie together. We’ll prepare some snacks, popcorn and drinks. After the movie we open the space to discuss some ideas the movie inspired, accompanied by some music. Feel free to stay and connect to some likeminded people. Note: The movie portrays the healing process of individuals who went through severe trauma, set in a region of the world that regularly experiences terror and violence. It's content and setting, especially due to the recent eruption of conflicts in the region, may be disturbing and/or polarizing. Viewer discretion is advised. By screening this film, we do not aim to present a comprehensive view of the region or to endorse any state or political agenda. Rather, we wish to open a space for critical reflection on trauma, healing, and the broader historical and institutional contexts in which scientific research and human suffering are embedded. This documentary presents only one limited perspective. Many other realities and cultural experiences within the region remain outside its scope. // Disclaimer We do not provide any illegal substances, nor do we allow for the distribution or consumption at our events. Please keep that in mind to support us. Our only concern is to provide high-quality information and safety guidelines about psychedelic substances. \*If money is the only reason you cannot come, let us know and we will find a way Newsletter: https://www.psychedelicsociety.at/ https://www.instagram.com/psychedelicsocietyat/ Telegram: t.me/psychedelicsocietyvienna

Welcome to our cozy **The Psychology and Personal Growth Circle** which is part of the Social Book Club! We will meet to discuss the book “**How To Know A Person"** (306 pages) written by David Brooks. The idea is to connect with like minded readers that love to grow and get to know themselves better through reading and especially applying knowledge from books. We meet up once a month and talk about our progress applying knowledge from a certain book and our experience. The event will take place at the volunteer organisation **MUT**. It is an organisation to supports humans, animals and the environment especially in Vienna. MUT or the Social Book Club look forward to some donation to cover the cost of this event. If you would like to help, please bring some cash with you. Book Description: If you are going to care for someone, you must first understand them. If you're going to hire, marry, or befriend someone, you have to be able to see them. If you are going to work closely with someone, you have to be able to make them feel recognized and valued. As David Brooks observes, "The older I get, the more I come to the certainty that there is one skill at the center of any healthy family, company, classroom, community or the ability to see each other, to know other people, to make them feel valued, heard and understood." And yet we humans don't do this well. All around us are people who feel invisible, unseen, misunderstood. In *How to Know a Person*, Brooks sets out to help us to do better, posing questions that are essential for all of us. If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person's story should you pay attention to? See you then! All the best Sebastian

A Branch of the **Social Book Club** focusing on International Cinema. I try to host 2 film nights a month where I will find films based on the taste profile of my regular audience. We the Lovely Folks of the **Saturday Film Club, are back for the 24th Edition** this Saturday! 🎬🌿🕊️ ☀️ We start at **18:30** hrs. Film chosen for this week is: 🎥 **The Time That Remains 2009** A quietly powerful and often darkly humorous film by Elia Suleiman. Told in four chapters spanning from 1948 to the present, the film blends personal family history with the broader story of Palestine, using deadpan humor, stillness, and sharp observation. Poetic, political, and deeply human. IMDb: 7.3/10 – Runtime: 1h 49m. 🍽️ Post Meetup Food at China Zentrum Stiegengasse! 😁😁 If you just joined, please fill up this survey so we can better tailor the films we show. [https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9](https://forms.gle/juPwhehSV2NosLee9) PS - I can guarantee comfortable seating for 15 people. People in the waitlist can show up as well, although the seating might not be the most comfortable. The event takes place at the Social Welfare organization called **MUT**. It is an organisation that works on social issues such as Emergency & Homeless Assistance, Food Rescue and Environment Protection. MUT is a non profit organization that provides us with the space to host the event. A small donation towards their cause helps them a lot.

## **Advanced-Online-Training “Beziehungs-Tabus” (2 Stunden) Vertiefungstraining für erfahrene Teilnehmer. 6 Teilnehmer.** ## In diesem Training erweiterst Du deine Fähigkeit befriedigende Beziehungen mit anderen Menschen zu erzeugen. [=> Melde Dich hier an](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/radikale-ehrlichkeit-advanced-session-online-deutsch-tickets-1983449509877?aff=Meetup) **Wie funktioniert dieses Training praktisch?** Du sprichst genau aus, was Du deiner Mutter\* früher nicht sagen durftest. Wahrheiten, die in deiner Familie als tabu und gefährlich galten. Genau das, was Du am wenigsten zugeben möchtest. Themen wie -Wünsche nach Nähe und Aufmerksamkeit oder Distanz und Ruhe -Schwierige Gefühle wie Wut, Abscheu, Trauer und Angst -Freude, Lebendigkeit und sexuelle Erregung -Urteile, Bewertungen und innere Reaktionen Du benennst auch Deine Erwartungen und Kontrollstrategien. Statt sie auszuleben, sagst Du direkt, was Du in anderen Menschen bewirken und verhindern möchtest. Dadurch kommt es zu einer Aktualisierung Deiner Beziehungsideen. Statt deine Mutter auf andere Menschen zu übertragen, erlebst Du echten Kontakt. Die Grundlage guter Beziehungen. \*Mutter wird stellvertretend für prägende Menschen verwendet. [=> Melde Dich hier an](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/radikale-ehrlichkeit-advanced-session-online-deutsch-tickets-1984459563976?aff=Meetup) **Rahmen der Session:** Diese Session richtet sich an Menschen, die bereits Erfahrung mit radikaler Ehrlichkeit haben. Es handelt sich um eine kompakte, sehr fokussierte Trainingseinheit für 6 Personen. Ort: Zoom (Online) Datum: 22. März 10-12 Uhr Preis: 50€ [=> Melde Dich hier an](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/radikale-ehrlichkeit-advanced-session-online-deutsch-tickets-1984459563976?aff=Meetup) **Triggerwarnung:** Es wird keine weiteren Triggerwarnungen geben. Dies ist kein “Safespace”. Alle Elemente des Bewusstseins sind willkommen. Wenn Du aufgebracht bist, kannst Du es benennen oder eigenständig den Zoom-Raum verlassen. Es handelt sich hier weder um Therapie noch um eine Heilbehandlung. Bei Bedenken wegen bestehenden Erkrankungen sprich bitte erst mit Deinem Arzt oder Therapeuten. ### **Über Christoph Fink** „Seit meiner Jugend habe ich versucht, mir Zuneigung durch Erfolg zu verdienen – egal ob mit Kampfsport, mit Frauen, beim Meditieren oder als Vater. Immer wollte ich alles richtig machen. Bloß nicht enttäuschen!“ Erst durch Radikale Ehrlichkeit konnte ich Unsicherheit und Schuldgefühle hinter mir lassen – und beginnen, die Abenteuer, Beziehungen und Lebensfreude zu erfahren, die Disziplin, Strategien und Rollen nie bringen konnten. > **„Ich möchte inspirieren und zeigen, wie einfach tiefe Beziehungen sein können – und wie großartig sich ein Leben ohne Maske anfühlt.“** Christoph Fink ist Gestalt- und Traumatherapeut in München und arbeitet mit Methoden wie Somatic Experiencing (SE) und Emotionsfokussierter Therapie (EFT). Als Radical Honesty Trainer (zertifiziert 2017 durch Dr. Brad Blanton) begleitet er Gruppen, Einzelpersonen und Paare. 2022 gründete er mit Freunden das Radical Honesty Institut, um eine neue Generation von Trainern auszubilden. **[radikaleehrlichkeit.de](http://radikaleehrlichkeit.de)**

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B 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.