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Erlebe grundlose Freude mit Lachen
Erlebe grundlose Freude mit Lachen
Erinnerst Du Dich noch an das unbeschwerte Glück Deiner Kindheitstage? Diese **grundlose Freude,** dieser Spaß am unbekümmerten Leben. Das trägst Du noch in Dir: **Dein inneres Kind.** **„Ananda mit Lachen“** ist eine Einladung, wieder in Kontakt mit dieser Quelle von Freude, Lebendigkeit und Staunen zu kommen. **„Ananda“** bedeutet grundlose Freude – ein Zustand, den kleine Kinder ganz natürlich kennen. Und auch in uns Erwachsenen kann diese Freude wieder erfahrbar werden. **Viele Menschen erleben „Ananda mit Lachen“ als:** * eine Einladung zu mehr Freude und Lebendigkeit * eine neue Leichtigkeit im Umgang mit dem Alltag * eine tiefere Verbindung zu sich selbst, anderen und dem Leben * einen liebevollen Impuls für persönliches Wachstum **Was Du mitbringen darfst:** * Offenheit, das Lachen wiederzuentdecken * Eine ungeöffnete Flasche stilles Wasser Wir möchten wirklich jedem die Möglichkeit geben, den Zustand grundloser Freude zu erfahren… ob jung oder alt, reich oder arm.. Deshalb arbeiten wir bei unseren Aktivitäten mit einem freiwilligen Beitrag. **Wann?** 9\. Mai 2026 Beginn 14:00 – bitte pünktlich sein Einlass ab 13:30 Dauer: etwa 2 Stunden ***Anmeldung ausschließlich über die Website: https://golden-age-europe.org/onenessgamatchde/sri-param-jyothi-amma-bhagavan-ananda-deeksha/ .***
Berlin Brunch Club: Make New Friends
Berlin Brunch Club: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Berlin Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated brunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
Evening of Meditation - Greater health for a joyful life
Evening of Meditation - Greater health for a joyful life
We are inviting you to our next Evening of Meditation on **Sunday, the 12th of April**. These gatherings are not just about meditating on your own, but a step inward that we take together regarding a particular topic. This time we discover **Greater health for a joyful life.** One of the most important things in our lives is health, isn’t it? When our body and mind are healthy, we are full of energy to do things in life, able to enjoy, create and love. Let’s discover how we can maintain and nurture **Greater health for a joyful life**. 📍Where: [Yoga Sky](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kBxUvZrqo5yzRNe88?g_st=ipc), Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d, 10965 Berlin Follow the Yoga Sky signs in the yard, and take the elevator to the top floor. 🗓 When: Sunday, 12th of April, 19:00 - 20:30 Please arrive 5-10 min earlier to settle down. 🎟️ Entry: €5, just to pay for the space (in cash or PayPal) For more info go to: [https://onenessberlin.com/](https://onenessberlin.com/) You’re welcome, no matter your background or experience. This is what has worked for us over many years and we love to share it with you. Looking forward to see you, Oneness Berlin Florian, Jazgul & Carla
🌍 JUST GUTSY — Solo Travelers Meetup (Berlin 4PM local time)
🌍 JUST GUTSY — Solo Travelers Meetup (Berlin 4PM local time)
No agenda. No awkward intros. Just good people. Just Gutsy is a weekly meetup for solo travelers, nomads and locals who love meeting them, a simple way to find your people in a new city. Who comes: Solo travelers in transit · digital nomads · curious locals who love meeting travelers What to expect: casual and self-led · small group energy · show up, talk to someone, see where it goes Not sure how to talk to strangers? I put together a set of questions that actually make it easy — find them here: [justgutsy.com/icebreakers](http://justgutsy.com/icebreakers) The only things you need to do: → Comment below so others know you're coming → If plans change, update your RSVP → When you arrive: comment "Here, [what you're wearing]" so people find you When & where: • Every Sunday · 4PM local time Meetup.com sometimes shows a different timezone — ignore it, it's always 4PM where you are • Location: in front of the Indischer Brunnen Join Just Gutsy → [justgutsy.com](http://justgutsy.com/) · Early members get lifetime premium access to the app
Access Bars Class - English
Access Bars Class - English
There’s a peace and relaxation possible for everyone, that can occur with total ease, with a simple body process, called Access Bars ® Access Bar is like hitting the delete button on your computer’s hard drive. Negative thought patterns and mental chatter can be released and a space for peace, ease and new possibilities opens up. Best, everyone can learn this body process in a one day class. You can give the Bars® to your family and friends and to your clients. And of course you can let the Bars run also on yourself. Access Bars ® and Bodyprocess classes in English take place once a month, classes in German twice a month. Just ask for your desired date. Would this class be a contribution to your body, to your life, your business? Then I would like to have you in a one-day Access Bars. Consider this your invitation to a totally different paradigm for healing, change and transformation in all aspects of your life. The Access Bars class fee is 380 Euro, Practitioner License, Manual, Charts, food and drinks included. PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION IS ONLY POSSIBLE BY PHONE. For more information please visit my website: https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/home-en.html What happens in the brain during a Bars Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgGbFRjqQPk If you have any question or you want to book a session, do not hesitate to contact me. Once a week we have an Access Bars ® evening that gives you the opportunity to exchange the Bars® and to meet other practitioners. ®
Quick-Sketch Nature Walk along Grunewaldsee
Quick-Sketch Nature Walk along Grunewaldsee
***Get ready to explore the beauty of nature on a quick sketch walk - no art skills needed, just your creativity and love for the outdoors!*** **HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?** Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket. [https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/quick-sketch-grunewaldsee-12apr2026](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/quick-sketch-grunewaldsee-12apr2026) **SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS** * 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10** * Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website. **WHY GO?** * Join us, the afternoon of Sunday, the 12th of April the König-Louise-Straße Bus Stop near the Waldbaude Snack Bar (Clayallee 91, 14195 Berlin). We’ll be meeting up with fellow ***Sketchers & Artists*** to practice our ***quick sketching skills while enjoying nature,*** we’ll be walking a short ***2-3 kilometers*** into Grunewald, and along the Grunewaldsee. Nature is slowly waking up from its winter slumber, with moss, ivy and pine being the primary shades of green you’ll see. We’re taking this opportunity to do a series of ***quick sketches focused on shading***. You can draw what you choose, or even bring a camera to do some photography as well. As the trees are mostly still without their leaves, ***we’ll be focusing on details like moss covered logs, small wooden bridges, a sandbar along the lake and reeds growing at the lake shore***. You will also have the opportunity to sketch a scene of the ***Jagdschloos Grunewald***, seen best from across the lake due to ongoing construction. * If this is your first time sketching or 100th time sketching, you can find subjects that are right for you. ***You don’t need to be a professional at all!*** You should just want to practice your sketching skills while meeting new people, and hopefully sketching a bit better than you did the day before. * If this is your first time to Grunewaldsee, please be aware many locals have their dogs off leash in the area. * We will be stopping to do multiple 15 min sketches with the goal of improving our quick sketching skills. ***Quick sketching is a foundational sketching skill*** that seeks to simplify a scene while communicating the necessary details for a viewer to see and feel a scene or detail. This weekend, we’ll be focusing especially on the art of shading, and how it can be used to add a little extra pop to our sketches. These are sketching skills that can be applied across artistic mediums. * Bring your preferred drawing medium for short ***quick sketches***, and meet up with fellow nature sketchers. There are benches in the area, but you may wish to bring a small chair or cushion to make things more comfortable. * The drawings are purely for fun, and to get to know other artists and hobbyists in the area! * (This meet-up does *not* include entry to the Jagdschloos Grunewald) * Join us at 13:00 at the König-Louise-Straße Bus Stop (115, X10, N10, X83) near the Waldbaude Snack Bar (Clayallee 91, 14195 Berlin) with our host - Elizabeth, we’ll get to know one another and then set out as a group to sketch along the Grunewaldsee, it’s an out-and-back route along a lake with several opportunities for sketching, conversation and relaxing. We will sketch from 13:00-16:00 and then return to our meeting spot. ### 📲 Stay Connected Please do join our **WhatsApp / Telegram channels** for: * Event updates * Future trips & meetups * Early-bird discounts * Contests & giveaways 1. [WhatsApp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup) 2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)
📚 15 Pages Book Club — Short Story Morning
📚 15 Pages Book Club — Short Story Morning
📚 **Short Story Sunday** 📍 **Location:** Iska Café 📅 **Timing:** Every second Sunday 🕰 **Time:** 11:00 – 13:00 **Selected story: The Outcasts of Poker Flat by Bret Harte (\~15 pages)** 1st Link: [https://americanliterature.com/author/bret-harte/short-story/the-outcasts-of-poker-flat](https://americanliterature.com/author/bret-harte/short-story/the-outcasts-of-poker-flat) 2nd Link (backup): [https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks/w00107.html](https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks/w00107.html) 3rd Link (backup): [https://www.owleyes.org/text/outcasts-poker-flat/read/outcasts-poker-flat-1#root-75305-1](https://www.owleyes.org/text/outcasts-poker-flat/read/outcasts-poker-flat-1#root-75305-1) **A Slow Sunday Morning with Stories** The **Sunday 15 Pages Short Story Book Club** is a gentle way to begin the day — a cozy literary gathering for people who enjoy slowing down, listening to stories, and sharing thoughtful conversation. Instead of reading alone at home, we experience literature together. Each meeting invites us to step out of the Berlin’s rush into a calm space of imagination, reflection, and human connection through short fiction. **How the Morning Flows (Approx. 2 Hours)** **11:00 – 11:30 \| Arrival & Settling In** Gather at the café, order something you enjoy, and ease into the morning. **11:30 – 12:15 \| Collective Reading** We read a carefully selected short story together. **12:15 – 13:00 \| Discussion & Reflection** An open and informal conversation about impressions, emotions, interpretations, and ideas ✨Feel free to join only for the discussion part if you feel like reading on your own ✨ **What to Expect** Short stories are selected by the hosts and announced online before each meeting. No preparation is required — simply arrive and immerse yourself in literature and conversation. **What to Bring With You** • Your own copy of a story • Curiosity and openness • A willingness to listen and share perspectives • Optional: a notebook if you enjoy jotting down thoughts • Your appetite for coffee, cake, and good stories **📍Location:** * We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin. There is no pin at the google maps yet, so please just come directly to the location and find us at the right door at Erdgeschoss. * 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz** * 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße**

New Buddhism Events This Week

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Ecstatic Dance - Cacao, Breath, Movement
Ecstatic Dance - Cacao, Breath, Movement
Ecstatic Dance • Cacao • Breath • Movement @ Pyramid Floor Life Artist Creaters Hub Berlin Hey you ✨ This Sunday, we gather for an Ecstatic Dance at Pyramid Floor — an evening to step out of the usual rhythm and into presence, movement, and connection. Aesthetic Dance is a space to explore movement in your own way. There’s no choreography, no pressure, no need to perform. You’re invited to listen to your body, follow your impulses, and move as it feels natural to you — whether that’s dancing, stretching, resting, or simply being. We begin the evening gently with a cacao moment and a short singing circle to arrive together and connect with the space. From there, we open into a guided music journey. The DJ set will move through different textures — from soft and spacious, into playful and energetic, and back into stillness. You can stay in your own world or connect with others, always with awareness and respect. This is a space to reset, to feel, and to reconnect — with yourself and with the people around you. 🌀 Flow of the evening: 18:45 Arrival 19:00 Cacao 19:15 Singing Circle 20:30 Dance Journey 22:00 Closing Cacao & snacks included. Please bring comfortable clothes and a water bottle. If you feel the call, you’re very welcome to join 🤍 ticket and more info [https://linktr.ee/Sebastiaanlefuce](https://linktr.ee/Sebastiaanlefuce)
Feminine Body Awakening – Hip. Spine. Heart.
Feminine Body Awakening – Hip. Spine. Heart.
**A 3-part embodied dance journey for women** Part 1: 11.01.2026 Part 2: 08.03.2026 Part 3: 12.04.2026 **WORKSHOP 3 – HEART (Heart Opening – Soft Strength & Presence)** Donation based \| Only for women \| 12\.04\.2026 \| 14:30 – 17:00 \| MahaYoga Zentrum Building on the essence of **Devadasi – The Sacred Art of Temple Dance**, this series invites you into a deeper, guided exploration of your feminine body. Over three workshops, we journey through **hips, spine, and heart** – key gateways of feminine energy, sensuality, emotional flow, and presence. Each session stands on its own and together they form a coherent path of embodiment, soft activation, and inner awakening. This series is for women who long to: * feel more alive and at home in their bodies * reconnect with sensuality and softness * move beyond the mind and into felt experience * explore feminine energy in a grounded, respectful way * time to meet and share in a circle of women This is a **safe, welcoming space** for all women – all ages, all body types. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely and feel beautiful. Come as you are, leave feeling **soft, alive, and deeply connected** to your feminine essence. **About Workshop 3** The heart space connects us to openness, trust, and authentic expression. In this final workshop of the series, we gently open the chest and shoulders through expansive, soft movements that invite breath, warmth, and emotional presence. This session supports you in: * releasing tension held in chest and shoulders * cultivating openness without pressure * reconnecting with tenderness and inner strength Through slow, expressive movement and deep relaxation, we create space for integration – allowing hips and spine to meet the heart. We conclude with a **Full Yogic Relaxation**, allowing the nervous system to settle and the experience to integrate deeply. This workshop completes the **Feminine Body Awakening journey**, inviting you to stand open, grounded, and embodied in who you are. **Address** Deutsche Akademie für traditionelles Yoga e. V. MahaYoga Zentrum Brunnenstr. 147 10115 Berlin (Directly at underground station U Bernauer Str. U8 [elevator exit])
Shamanic Breathwork 2 h Conscious Connected Breathwork (Psychedelic)
Shamanic Breathwork 2 h Conscious Connected Breathwork (Psychedelic)
**Shamanic Conscious Connected Breathwork by** [STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/) This group is dedicated to **Conscious Connected Breathwork**, a powerful somatic practice for deep emotional release (nervous system release). Intense states of awareness are possible. Through **conscious, connected breathing**, rhythmic music, and guided facilitation, participants are invited to access deeper layers of awareness, release stored stress and emotions, and reconnect with their inner resources. There are **no substances involved**. The work is grounded, body-based, and trauma-aware. Price is only for the room. ### This group is for you if you want to: * release stress, tension, and emotional blockages * explore non-ordinary states of consciousness through breath * experience clarity, emotional relief, and deep relaxation ### Each session typically includes: * introduction and intention setting * guided conscious connected breathwork * music-supported journey * integration and grounding ### Contraindications This practice is **not suitable** for people with any of the following conditions: * pregnancy * epilepsy or history of seizures * severe cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure not medically controlled * recent surgery or acute physical injury * glaucoma or detached retina * severe asthma * antidrepressiva * diagnosed psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe psychiatric conditions If you are unsure whether this practice is appropriate for you, please **consult your healthcare provider** or contact the facilitator in advance. **No prior experience is required.** Beginners are welcome. Sessions are guided with care, structure, and clear boundaries. This is a **safe, respectful space** for self-exploration, presence, and embodied awareness. Sessions are held in English & German. German participants are very welcome.[ABOUT US STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)
Qigong Training
Qigong Training
Spring is in the air! Join us for an uplifting and rejuvenating session of Qigong! We'll be practicing some of the classic Qigong forms such as: \- Ba Duan Jin \(八段锦\) \- The Eight Brocades \- Wu Xing Gong \(五行功\) \- The Five Elements \- Chan Si Gong \(缠丝功\) \- Silk Reeling Guided by me, George, we will tap into the flow of our Qi to promote physical health and mental well-being, Through gentle exercises and conscious movement, Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or beginner, this event is open to all levels. Instruction in German and/or English. **Location:** We'll meet at the Skulpturenpark (Skulpturen gegen Krieg und Gewalt) in the Tiergarten. It's beside the Kanzleramt where's there is currently a massive crane - so it's pretty easy to find. Facing East is the Reichstag; facing west is the TIPI marquee and the Haus der Kulturen der Welt. Here is the link on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TzovRvhSDaXVRmbMA?g_st=ipc Should it rain, Plan B will be to go up to the terrace at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt. There is a covered space at the top of the steps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nU243SuqVwLd4R7ZA **Clothing/Footwear:** Come in loose, comfortable clothes which are warm just in case it gets a bit chilly after all. Some form of sports shoe is fine!... **Donation:** There is no fee. All I request is a donation to 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' (PETA): https://www.peta.de/ or a charity/good cause of your choice... **Contact:** If you have any problems finding the event, you can reach me on Mobile/Whatsapp +49 174 983 2023 ***Harness the power of Qigong to revitalize your body, mind, and spirit!***
Sunday Silent Reading at the Bode Museum
Sunday Silent Reading at the Bode Museum
Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.
Türkisch Vegan Workshop
Türkisch Vegan Workshop
In diesem Kurs bereitest Du die beliebtesten ohnehin pflanzlichen türkischen Gerichte zu – ohne Fleischersatzprodukte. Wir setzen einen Fokus auf Schnelligkeit. Wer bin ich? Ich bin ein Food Educator. Mit Erfahrung aus dem Fermentationslabor des **3-Sterne-Restaurants Noma** und einer spezialisierten Ernährungsausbildung helfe ich Dir, natürlich pflanzliche Mahlzeiten **blitzschnell** ohne geschmackliche Abstriche zuzubereiten. Dabei erhältst Du spannende Einblicke in die kulinarische und kulturelle Vielfalt der türkischen Küche, die ich durch meinen eigenen Hintergrund und jahrelange Erfahrung mit traditionellen, vollwertig veganen Rezepten authentisch vermitteln kann. Wir kochen gemeinsam: * **Faszinierender und sättigender Salat mit Walnüssen, Oliven und Granatapfelkernen** \- Reis gewürzt mit bspw\. Kardamom\, Paprikapulver\, Kreuzkümmel getoppt mit gerösteten Nüssen und getrockneten Früchten \- Suppe aus **Sellerie, Orange**, Karotte und Kartoffeln, abgeschmeckt mit Zitrone Preis: 85€ pro Person Buchung: [https://plant-based-flow.gokonfetti.com/de-de/](https://plant-based-flow.gokonfetti.com/de-de/) Alle Zutaten sind vegan und so gut wie alle sind bio. Wenn die Buchung nicht innerhalb von 48 Stunden eingeht, wird die RSVP storniert. Außerdem widmen wir uns Gerichten wie **Kumpir** (gefüllte Ofenkartoffeln) und **Lahmacun** (türkische Pizza) und entdecken gemeinsam, wie vielfältig und überraschend die türkische Küche ist. Neben diesen Klassikern **zeige ich Dir auch weniger bekannte**, aber unglaublich aromatische Gerichte, die leider oft in Vergessenheit geraten sind. Diese Gerichte spiegeln die unscheinbare Diversität der Türkei wider, wie sie im Klima, in der Landschaft und in der Ethnokultur zu finden ist. Freu Dich auf ein interaktives Kocherlebnis, bei dem wir diese Speisen nicht nur gemeinsam zubereiten, sondern sie am Ende auch in geselliger Runde genießen. ## Wie läuft der Kurs ab? Zuerst gebe ich Euch spannende Einblicke ins Thema und erkläre die Grundlagen des Türkischen Kochens. Ich gehe auf Fragen ein, die Ihr mitbringt oder die aufkommen, bevor wir direkt in den praktischen Teil übergehen. Anschließend essen wir alle zusammen.
Sunday Service 10:45am
Sunday Service 10:45am
You are welcome to join Sunday services at our church location. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

New Buddhism Events Near You

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Center for New Life Spring Open House
Center for New Life Spring Open House
Join us for an afternoon of peace, relaxation, & healing. This FREE Spring Open House is a beautiful way to step into sacred community by enjoying nourishing food, heartfelt connection, and complimentary sessions. We will be offering FREE mini services: Wax Scryings, Intuitive Readings, Somatic Healing, Soul Embodiment Light Activations, Reiki & Multidimensional Energy Healing, Channeled Card Messages, Vibrational Sound Healing, Healing Infrared Dome Sauna, Chakra & Meridian Healing & Energy Body Clearing & Activation, Psychic Readings, Meditation, Wellness Coaching, & more! Time slots will be available first come, first serve. Optional RSVP to Caitlynn at: [kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com] We will also be offering ongoing group talks and activities in our group room. Dr. Ryan Brown, Metaphysician & Transformational Trainer will be speaking at 3pm! This is a perfect opportunity to meet each practitioner & receive an introduction to the many different healing modalities we offer. Spiritual & Wholistic gifts and Gift Certificates & Packages will be available to purchase. They make a great gift for yourself or as a holiday gift of self-care for your friends and family. Mini Service Offerings: Ammatara: Wax Scryings, Intuitive Readings, Somatic Healing, & Soul Embodiment Light Activations Caitlynn: Energy Healing & Channeled Card Messages Ellen: Vibrational Sound Healing Team Member: Healing Infrared Dome Sauna Group Room Talks/Demos: Session 1 \| Intro to Center & Practitioners with Ammatara Session 2 \| Soulbits Circle with Caitlynn Session 3 \| Alternative Medicine with Dr\. Carlos Session 3 \| Group Sound Healing with Ellen Session 4 \| Somatic Healing\, Releasing & Return to Love with Ammatara Session 5 \| Frequency Shifting with Dr\. Ryan Brown Hosted by The Center for New Life Practitioners 6797 N. High Street Suite 333 Worthington Ohio 43085 \*Entrance up the orange ramp to right of building and to 3rd floor\*
Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Drunken
Drunken
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!
Brunch Club: Make New Friends
Brunch Club: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
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.
ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH UU Topic: TBD
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!