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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 **Uninstallation** – Let go of outdated patterns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)
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)**
OE3: FREE Summer Games & Chill by the Lake 🌊
**☀️ *ZFG Outdoor Escape 3 – Rentenwiese Edition* ☀️**
Summer is calling! Join us this *Saturday, 20th June from 2:00 PM* at beautiful *Rentenwiese* for a relaxed afternoon of games, picnic vibes, Frisbee, swimming, sunshine and great company.
**😎 Bring your *swimsuit, sunscreen and sunglasses* – the forecast looks fantastic!**
🎲 We'll bring plenty of **games and activities** to keep you entertained all afternoon and into the evening.
🚩 Just look for the ***giant blue ZFG flag*.**
✅ Free event
✅ New and regular Playmakers welcome
✅ Come and go whenever you like
Grab a drink, bring a snack, make some new friends and enjoy one of Zurich's best summer spots with us.
See you by the lake!
PM Session - Open Level Play
Welcome to the Open Level Play Session.
This session takes place every Saturday from 12:15 to 13:45 at the Yonex Badminton Hall Hardbrücke.
The number of players on the waitlist one week in advance determines the number of courts booked. If you are on the waitlist but can no longer attend, please remove yourself as early as possible.
Open to players of all skill levels.
This session is for doubles with a relaxed and social focus.
Ideal for casual play, improvement and meeting new players.
Payment can be made via TWINT after the session.
LEELA / LILA das lebensverändernde spirituelle Spiel
"Lila" bedeutet auf Sanskrit "Spiel" und lehrt uns, das Leben spielerisch zu betrachten und jeden Moment anzunehmen. Dieses Konzept, das 1975 durch Harish Johari im Westen bekannt wurde, basiert auf vedischer Philosophie und analysiert die 72 grundlegenden Zustände des Bewusstseins, die den 72 Lila-Spielplätzen entsprechen. Das Lila-Spiel ist ein Werkzeug zur Selbsterkenntnis, das den Spielern hilft, ihren Lebensweg zu reflektieren und gegebenenfalls anzupassen. Durch Würfeln und die Interaktion mit karmischen Kräften bewegen sich die Spieler durch verschiedene Bewusstseinsebenen, bis sie das kosmische Bewusstsein erreichen, um unsere eigenen Muster und Verhaltensweisen zu erkennen und zu verändern. Dieses Werkzeug hilft dir für klare Einsicht in die Wahrheit, unseren eigenen Illusionen und einen Weg zur Transformation.
WIE LÄUFT DAS LILA / LEELA SPIEL AB?
Das Leela-Spiel wird auf einem grossen Feld mit 72 Feldern gespielt, das verschiedene Lebensphasen widerspiegelt. Jedes Feld steht für einen Energietyp, einen Bewusstseinszustand oder eine Entwicklungsstufe, die wir im physischen Leben erleben. Die Herausforderungen im Spiel spiegeln die Prüfungen des realen Lebens wider und ermöglichen es, Erkenntnisse schneller zu gewinnen. Die Teilnehmer werden von spirituellen Führern begleitet, die beim Würfeln und beim Erreichen der relevanten Felder unterstützen. Erfahrene Lila-Leiter leiten das Spiel, stellen präzisierende Fragen und helfen den Spielern bei ihrer inneren Transformation. Das Spiel bietet die Möglichkeit, verschiedene Lebenswege zu erkunden und neue Lösungsansätze zu finden, ohne die Risiken des realen Lebens einzugehen. Während einige Spieler schnell durch das Spiel gehen, hängt der Fortschritt nicht von Wahrscheinlichkeit ab, sondern von der Klarheit der eigenen Absichten. Das Spiel kann still oder mit verbaler Absicht gespielt werden, was zusätzliche Bedeutung und Antworten bringt. Indische Yogis betrachten das Lila-Spiel als einen Dialog mit dem eigenen Geist, der zur Transformation der Persönlichkeit führt. Die Veränderungen im physischen Leben zeigen sich in den folgenden sechs Monaten.
VORBEREITUNG:
Nimm dir eine Frage, die dich aktuell sehr beschäftigt, ein Notizbuch und einen Stift und ein persönliches Objekt bzw. einen Talisman mit. Getränke und Snacks stellen wir zur Verfügung.
Anmeldung per Telefon 0762626329 oder E-Mail: [info@om-center.ch](mailto:info@om-center.ch)
Details unter www.om-center.ch
Philosophy Events This Week
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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.
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. *
Coffee and Chill: Make New Friends
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Zürich Coffee Club and make new friends!**
Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over Coffee. 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
\* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics
**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.
Vertiefender Aktzeichnen
**Deine persönliche Analyse**
Wenn du noch offene Fragen zu Materialverwendung, Komposition oder Verbesserungsperspektiven der Figurendarstellung als Volumen im Raum hast, erhältst du hier die passenden Antworten.
Nutze die Chance auf eine individuelle Analyse und persönliche Kommentare zu deinen Werken durch eine Diplom-Kunstmalerin und Pädagogin mit über 35 Jahren internationaler Erfahrung. In diesem Workshop verbinden wir die Theorie direkt mit konzentrierter Zeichenpraxis nach dem lebenden Modell. Längere Posen von 20 bis 30 Minuten ermöglichen dir eine vertiefte Analyse und eine detaillierte Ausarbeitung deiner Zeichnungen.
**Materialien sind vorhanden**, du kannst auch gerne dein eigenes mitbringen.
**Ort: Visual Arts Studio, Hohlstrasse 186, 8004 Zürich**
**Preis:** CHF 75 (inkl. Material, Modell)
**Anmeldung:** https://ceciliabatista.ch/anmeldung
Sunday morning Yoga -- Relax and Recharge (hybrid)
Are you looking for a way to start your Sundays on the right foot? Look no further! Our weekly Sunday morning yoga class is the perfect way to energize your mind, body, and soul.
This Sunday morning yoga class is designed to help you relax and find inner peace, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the week ahead on a positive note.
In this class, you will experience a combination of physical postures, deep breathing and mindfulness that will help to reduce stress, improve your focus and concentration, boost your energy levels, and enhance your overall well-being. You will also develop greater body awareness, increase flexibility, and strengthen your muscles.
The peaceful and calming environment will allow you to disconnect from the world and focus on your own well-being. This is the perfect opportunity to prioritize self-care and invest in your physical and mental health.
The hybrid yoga class, both online and in-person, is for everyone. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, you'll benefit from this yoga class.
I promise that you will feel much more relaxed, recharged and rejuvenated after this yoga class, 100% guaranteed :)
Your contribution: 25 CHF (online live, first time 15CHF), 30 CHF (first time 15CHF, in the Yoga Studio at Oerlikon, Zurich).
Note: We're excited to announce the new Referral Program! Share your love of yoga with your friends or colleagues and receive a free class for every referral who signs up. Plus, your friends can enjoy their first class for just 10 CHF.
Please let me know which format (online or in-person) you like to join.
See you on the mat :)
Philosophy Events Near You
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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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