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Freitag Morgen Meditation
Freitags, 10:00–10:40 Uhr, 5. Juni - 3. Juli, Kadampa Meditationszentrum Schweiz, Mirabellenstrasse 1, 8048 Zürich-Altstetten, 7.50CHF, https://www.kadampa.ch/freitag-morgen-meditation/
Gönn dir eine 40-minütige Atemmeditation mit einfühlsamen Erklärungen, die dir hilft, zur Ruhe zu kommen und neue Energie zu tanken. Spüre, wie dein Geist klarer wird, sich innere Anspannung löst und du dich leichter fühlst. Diese Meditation ist die perfekte Gelegenheit, dich bewusst mit dir selbst zu verbinden und den Übergang ins Wochenende achtsam zu gestalten.
Die geführten Meditationen sind Drop-In-Kurse – eine Anmeldung ist nicht erforderlich. Komm einfach vorbei, geniesse die wohltuende Atmosphäre und starte deinen Freitagmorgen voller Gelassenheit.
Freies, und realistisch-akademisches Zeichnen und Malen
Unter professioneller Anleitung und individueller Betreuung wird in kleinen Gruppen (ausser während der Schulferien) gearbeitet. Ein Einstieg sowie ein Probeunterricht sind jederzeit möglich.
Im Kurs helfe ich dir, deine kreativen Ideen zu verwirklichen und deine künstlerisch-gestalterischen Fähigkeiten weiterzuentwickeln. Ob nach Fantasie, nach einer Bildvorlage oder direkt aus der Realität: Du setzt deine eigenen Motive um und lernst dabei den souveränen Umgang mit verschiedenen Mal- und Zeichentechniken. Egal auf welchem Level du startest – hier bist du richtig:
**Anfänger** werden sorgfältig in die Grundlagen eingeführt.
**Fortgeschrittene** können ihre Kenntnisse und Erfahrungen vertiefen und erweitern.
**Experten** erlernen die Geheimnisse alter Meister und perfektionieren das realistische Zeichnen und Malen.
**Auskunft und Anmeldung:** marianas@gmx.ch \* 078 628 78 24 \* [www.marianas.ch](http://www.marianas.ch)
**Freitags** und **samstags in Illnau:** von 9:30 bis 12:30 Uhr und von 13:00 bis 12:30 Uhr
| **Kurskosten** (inkl. Materialkosten)**:** 4 x 180 Min. = 333Fr. |
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As a partner in the Claude Partner Network, TechLegion offers members the opportunity to prepare for and earn official Anthropic certifications through our dedicated study cohort.
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The study cohort is free for TechLegion members. Please note that TechLegion membership is required to join the programme, as participants receive a TechLegion email account and access to member resources under our domain.
Learn together. Get certified. Build your AI skills this summer!.
Swimming in the Limmat
Hello dear Challengers,
if you wish to join the Limmat swim and strengthen your body, join me to that swim. I will give you a short introduction on the "why" you should do it and then you will tell me if you want to do it. I am a trained lifeguard (SLRG), I did also the Hypothermia Module and I am swimming in the cold since 2015.
Take with you all the necessary to swim, flip/flop, safe buoy (something like the orange donut here below, if you have it) and a Thermos.
https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/a/7/5/600_466843637.jpeg
See you there!
Massimo
ps: Limmat temperature
https://www.zh.ch/de/umwelt-tiere/wasser-gewaesser/messdaten/wassertemperaturen.html
Friday Badminton for higher intermediate/advanced level
We are currently playing in a regular group of 12 players at higher intermediate/advanced level. Your registrations here will first be on the waiting list and when confirmed, payment is to be made by twint to secure your spot for participation.
There is a charge of Chf 22 per person. That is inclusive of feather shuttles.
Place of event - Schumacher Sport Center, Am Stadtrand 46, Dübendorf.
Court no. 10, 11 & 12
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Zurich Street Photography Walk & Coffee Meetup
**Love photography and want to meet other photographers in Zurich?**
Join us for a relaxed street photography walk through Zurich’s Old Town. We’ll explore interesting streets, capture candid moments, photograph architecture, and share ideas with fellow photography enthusiasts.
This event is **open to everyone**, whether you’re shooting with a Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Leica, film camera, or simply your smartphone.
No workshops, no pressure, no experience required.
Just photography, good conversations, and a chance to meet creative people who enjoy exploring Zurich through a camera lens.
**What to expect**
📸 Street photography
📸 Architecture and urban scenes
📸 Portrait opportunities with other members
📸 Photography tips and gear discussions
📸 Coffee and networking after the walk
**Who should join**
✅ Beginners
✅ Hobby photographers
✅ Professional photographers
✅ Content creators
✅ Travelers visiting Zurich
**Meeting point**
**📍 Central, Zurich**
We’ll walk together through the Old Town and along the lake, stopping whenever we find interesting photo opportunities.
Bring your camera, your curiosity, and your favorite lens.
Looking forward to meeting fellow photographers and building a photography community in Zurich.
Mäng - transformational game
EXPERIENCE PHILOSOPHICAL SYNCRETISM, INNER ALCHEMY, AND GAME SPIRIT.
Try a live (private) session of **Mäng (offline in Zürich or online worldwide)**, a powerful self-exploration game that helps uncover hidden mental scripts and rewire the way you think, feel and act. It is a tool for a really **profound change** that follows the four stages of inner alchemy.
A modernized version of an ancient contemplative practice, reimagined as a transformational tool based on psychological insight, symbolic logic, and inner strategy, it is not therapy or coaching in the traditional sense. Instead, it’s an immersive deep-dive into the unconscious mind through metaphor and archetype with a game spirit.
💡 **How it works:**
Mäng is built on four stages of real, lasting change:
1. **Discovery** – Identify limiting beliefs and internal programs
2. **Uninstallation** – Let go of outdated patterns
3. **Design** – Create new mental strategies
4. **Integration** – Embed them into your deeper awareness
You’ll be guided through this process by the **Master of Mäng**, who offers structure, questions, and insight, while you remain the one making all decisions and discoveries.
🌿 **Who is this for?**
For everyone (regardless of beliefs, age, gender, etc.), but more than anyone - for those who didn't find answers or sufficient depth in pop coaching and psychology.
🕒 **Important:**
This is a deep game. A full session lasts **4 hours**. Time slots are defined individually. Contact me directly to get an appointment.
Price for newbies: 250 CHF
Chill On a Boat
**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://link.social-circle.ch/saYS) or**
**[www.social-circle.ch](http://www.social-circle.ch/)**
**Chill on a Boat 🌊**
Escape the city for a relaxed evening on the water. Join us for Chill on a Boat, where good vibes, beautiful views, and a refreshing atmosphere come together for the perfect summer experience.
Expect beautiful waterfront views, a laid-back atmosphere, good music, and plenty of moments to sit back and enjoy the experience. Bring your sunglasses, your camera, and your summer mood, we'll take care of the rest.
**What's included:**
Drinks
Snacks
Great boat experience!
Join our WhatsApp group and stay updated:
**[https://link.social-circle.ch/B1af](https://link.social-circle.ch/B1af)**
Expect stunning views, a laid-back atmosphere, and the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the moment.
**Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours early!**
Pictures might be taken at the event. Tickets are non-refundable!
Join our weekly newsletter and stay informed about our upcoming events in Zurich:
[https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD](https://link.social-circle.ch/sVZD)
Free classical Yoga by Obersee lake, easy walk and swim...🧘🏻♂️🌿🍃
Let's continue and together enjoy the ***International Yoga Day,*** ***21 June*** with a classical yoga session by the Obersee lake and experience the powerful connection between self and nature.
🌿🧘♀️🧘🏻♂️💧
This international Yoga day raises global awareness about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga. June 21 is also the longest day for maximum illumination and energy from the sun.
By the lake first we'll ground ourselves and then energize ourselves through classical yoga, breathing techniques, meditation, and deep relaxation. The goal is to calm our mind, and restore inner balance. Surrounded by fresh air and the soothing presence of lake water, discover how nature supports healing, clarity, and renewed energy.
After the session, enjoy an optional refreshing dip in the Obersee lake to complete this memorable experience.
Later we'll enjoy our picnic lunch.
**What awaits you**:
\*Free Classical Yoga in nature, a unique experience.
\*Easy Walk in Nature.
\*Recharging from the energy of the nature.
\*Positive vibes, shared connection.
\*Panoramic views
Date: Sunday, 21.06.2026
Duration: 2-3 hours
Easy Walk: 4-5 km
Location: Obersee📍
**First Meeting point: *@09:00 Zurich HB under Blue Angel.
*Train*: @09:12, Zurich HB - Tuggen, Kapellhof
**Second Meeting point*: @ 10:00 Tuggen, Kapellhof, bus stop.
**Coming by car*: limited Parking spaces near bus stop.
**What to bring:**
*Good walking shoes
*Yoga mat or big towel
*Comfortable, breathable clothing
*Picnic lunch.
*Snacks, fruits, nuts to share
*water/tea/juice
*layers of clothing.
*Swim gear (optional)
*Cash to buy coffee/drink/icecream in a restaurant towards the end.
*A relaxed weekend mood.
*Disclaimer: Each participant is responsible for his capabilities, equipment, safety, health, allergies, judgement, knowledge and insurance cover. The Organiser will not be held responsible for any problem/injury that may arise during or after the event. *
Lorzentobel und Höllgrotten
Durch ein grösseres Waldstück erreichen wir die Lorze. Wir überqueren sie und stehen vor den Höllgrotten, 6000 Jahre alten Tropfsteinhöhlen. Wir folgen wir dem Lauf der Lorze, die durch Wildheit und Schönheit besticht. Der Rückweg führt uns vorbei an der Burgruine Wildenburg durch ein Waldstück namens Himmelrich.
Wie immer mit Meditationsübungen in der Natur.
Eintrittspreis für die Höllgrotten 14 CHF.
Spendensammlung für Pro Natura.
Mehr Fotos und Tourenblatt **[HIER Klicken](https://www.bernhardeisenbarth.ch/meditation/meditatives-wandern/#cc-m-header-15002150427)**
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Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle.
**Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?**
In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox.
One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread.
Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for.
**Questions to wrestle with:**
* Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving?
* Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why?
* If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming?
* Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection?
* And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species?
* Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now?
As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
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.
Losing Weight in Columbus - Saturday morning Metro Park at Scioto Audubon Park
Join the weight loss in Columbus group at the Scioto Audubon Park for an in person meeting. We'll meet to chat casually, talk about goals and enjoy one of Columbus's wonderful parks.
We'll meet at one of the outdoor shelters, which is covered in case of rain, is close to some walking trails, and there's also a climbing gym that people can try out (my favorite past time) if people are interested.
Let's meet and see where we can take things!
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!
Vision Loss Support Group: Discussion of Ohio Theatre Tour
You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.
Central Ohio Mens Group - Currently Accepting New Members
This is not an event, but an announcement that we are accepting new members. If you'd like to pursue joining our group, please read the "about us" section and then write us at columbusmensgroup@gmail.com with a few paragraphs about yourself, what you'd like to experience in the group, and the contribution that you'd like to make. Thank you!
Columbus Virtual Speed Dating on Zoom
**💎 A Night of Columbus Speed Dating — Your Couch Is Invited**
> It's speed dating, made comfortable — Columbus singles, your sofa, and Zoom doing all the heavy lifting.
**It runs like this:**
🔹 Drop your details and zip through a quick personality quiz
🔹 Log into Zoom right at go-time
🔹 Cycle through short one-on-ones with Columbus singles
🔹 Check your inbox tomorrow — your matches will be waiting
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**Ready? Find your bracket and sign up:**
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_Reminder: RSVP on Meetup doesn't get you a seat. You need to register through your age link and complete the quiz. Numbers are capped._
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