Philosophy

**Meditationsreihe: Fokus finden – Konzentration & Achtsamkeit stärken** Dienstags, 9. Juni - 14. Juli 2026, 18:30-19:30 in der Frauenzentrale, Winterthur mit Kathrin Hald (Deutsch), 20CHF https://www.kadampa.ch/winterthur/ Unser Leben fühlt sich oft chaotisch und stressig an. Manchmal haben wir Mühe, unsere täglichen Aufgaben und Pflichten erfolgreich zu erledigen. Es mag helfen, unseren Lebensstil, unsere Routine oder unseren Job in irgendeiner Weise zu verändern, aber im Grunde genommen wird sich unser Leben immer überwältigend anfühlen, wenn wir es versäumen, unseren unruhigen, unkonzentrierten Geist zu adressieren. An diesen Meditationsabenden werden wir erkennen, wie ein abgelenkter, unruhiger Geist unsere Leistungsfähigkeit und unser Wohlbefinden einschränkt, während ein ruhiger, konzentrierter Geist uns glücklich und effizient macht. Wir werden lernen, was Konzentration ist, welche Vorteile sie hat und wie wir sie entwickeln können, sowohl in der Meditation als auch, und das ist entscheidend, in unserem täglichen Leben. **Themenliste** 9\. Juni 2026 \| Fokus finden 16\. Juni 2026 \| Den Geist trainieren 23\. Juni 2026 \| Ablenkungen loslassen 30\. Juni 2026 \| Still und klar 7\. Juli 2026 \| Achtsamkeit für den Alltag 14\. Juli 2026 \| to be determined

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**Start February energized!** Open your eyes, heart and soul and lose yourself in the eyes of a stranger for one minute. Explore a sense of belonging within our community while enjoying a moment of connection with a fellow human being. ►𝗪𝗛𝗬 Explore and express who you are: A human being. 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 When someone approaches us on the street, sometimes there is an incentive to sell something in particular. Yet, in this event, you have the unique opportunity to experience how we connect with each other without any intention. Here, you can feel truly being seen and understood. Experience the joy of human connection. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 Eye contact is a simple form of meditation that allows you to observe your thoughts and feelings with much more clarity. This so called awareness is your gateway to a joyful life. Experience a day full of curiosity, peace and presence. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 For some of us, looking into the eyes of someone can be a difficult, daunting task. Yet it is proven that people looking into the eyes of others are perceived as more confident. This skill can be trained like a muscle. In other words, you are going to feel much more comfortable around other people. Learning this skill can be useful in holding a public speech, a company meeting, at dating or talking with your friends and family. 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 Meet open-minded, positive people and connect with all kinds of them. Experience acceptance free of any judgement. Find a safe place where we see commonalities over differences. We are all part of the same family. 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Nowadays, we are glued to our phones and social media. We, almost by accident, learned to avoid contact with fellow human beings where the generation before us used to have conversations with strangers while riding the tram, bus or train. Many friendships and romantic relationships used to stem from these casual interactions in public life. Let’s solve the problem of the increasing sense of division, isolation and loneliness by coming together and be truly present and communicate with each other, verbally and non-verbally. ►𝗛𝗢𝗪 Choose someone, offer this person to sit in front of you and make yourself comfortable. Bring a blanket or something similar to comfortably sit down. Alternatively, you can do the eye gazing while standing. Look into each others eyes for a minute (or even longer). Enjoy the silence and observe what happens. Expect nothing, yet be open for everything. ►𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 The eye contact experiment is a beautiful and powerful experience that… • offers you to explore human connection through non-verbal communication. • can make your day, and for some people even change their life. • brings people together. ►𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 23th June, from 6:30pm until 8:30 pm. ►𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 Rentenwiese General-Guisan-Quai 37, 8002 Zürich, Switzerland https://maps.app.goo.gl/7F9sZPZK6fugTjG5A Not sure where we are? Ask in our Whatsapp / Telegram group • Telegram: [https://t.me/+G4lENGEqlkIyZGM0](https://t.me/+G4lENGEqlkIyZGM0) • WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BioB6ALayCLJOnOwKQvmJ8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BioB6ALayCLJOnOwKQvmJ8) ►𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 • A blanket to sit on • Enough water to drink • Some snacks for the picknick afterwards ► **SUPPORT US** Love what we are doing? Support our movement to defeat loneliness and spread a sense of belonging and community through our unique experiences. We put a lot of love, care, attention, time and resources into our project for the benefit of everyone! Even with just 25, 10 or even 5 CHF you can make a difference. [https://buymeacoffee.com/socialfreedomcrew](https://buymeacoffee.com/socialfreedomcrew) ►𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 If you want to have a better picture about how this Event could be like, just watch the Videos from the following Links: [https://vimeo.com/190622917](https://vimeo.com/190622917) [https://youtu.be/EIlj5xtTYHE](https://youtu.be/EIlj5xtTYHE) [https://youtu.be/nFDeFo2aLmc](https://youtu.be/nFDeFo2aLmc) [https://youtu.be/hIq1v5KFN2c](https://youtu.be/hIq1v5KFN2c) ...or listen to this radio broadcast: [http://bit.ly/what_is_eye_gazing](http://bit.ly/what_is_eye_gazing)

**Meditationsreihe: Fokus finden – Konzentration & Achtsamkeit stärken** Dienstags, 9. – 23. Juni 2026, 18:30-19:45Uhr im Volkshaus Zürich mit Gen Kelsang Devi (Englisch mit deutscher Übersetzung), 25CHF [www.kadampa.ch/zurich-city/](http://www.kadampa.ch/zurich-city/) Unser Leben fühlt sich oft chaotisch und stressig an. Manchmal haben wir Mühe, unsere täglichen Aufgaben und Pflichten erfolgreich zu erledigen. Es mag helfen, unseren Lebensstil, unsere Routine oder unseren Job in irgendeiner Weise zu verändern, aber im Grunde genommen wird sich unser Leben immer überwältigend anfühlen, wenn wir es versäumen, unseren unruhigen, unkonzentrierten Geist zu adressieren. An diesen Meditationsabenden werden wir erkennen, wie ein abgelenkter, unruhiger Geist unsere Leistungsfähigkeit und unser Wohlbefinden einschränkt, während ein ruhiger, konzentrierter Geist uns glücklich und effizient macht. Wir werden lernen, was Konzentration ist, welche Vorteile sie hat und wie wir sie entwickeln können, sowohl in der Meditation als auch, und das ist entscheidend, in unserem täglichen Leben. **Themenliste** 9\. Juni 2026 \| Fokus finden 16\. Juni 2026 \| Ablenkungen loslassen 23\. Juni 2026 \| Achtsamkeit für den Alltag

**Programm** Eintreffen ab 18:30. So haben wir vorher noch genügend Zeit, nach Lust und Laune alte Kontakte aufzufrischen und neue zu knüpfen. *Programm-Start um 19:00 Uhr (bis ca. 21.30 Uhr)* Wir freuen uns auf einen leichtfüssigen Austausch mit vielen Lösungen und Erkenntnissen zu deinen Anliegen. **Für wen ist das Solution Café?** Voraussetzungen für eine Teilnahme gibt es nicht. Es braucht auch keinerlei Coachingerfahrung. **Auszug Anliegen vergangener Cafés** * Wie schaffe ich es, die Blockierung zu überwinden und meinen Wert zu vermitteln? * Wohin und wie weiter? Welchen meiner Träume will ich als nächstes leben? **Hast du ein neues Projekt oder Fragen die dich beschäftigen?** * Wie kann ich mich besser abgrenzen, «nein» sagen lernen? * Wie kann ich ein komplexes Projekt im Team angehen? * Wie können wir einander gut loslassen? * Wie komme ich aus meiner Antriebslosigkeit raus? * Wie kann ich meine vielen Ideen mit Leichtigkeit realisieren? * Wie bringe ich mehr Positivität in mein Leben? * Wie integriere ich Sport wieder in meinen Alltag? * Wie baue ich mein persönliches Netzwerk aus?

Finding moments to connect over shared values and experiences can be both refreshing and grounding. This upcoming social evening offers a chance to meet fellow vegans and those curious about plant-based living in a warm, inviting setting. **📍Venue**: We've chosen as venue the restaurant **The Sacred** on Müllerstrasse, Switzerland's very first vegan restaurant, and a place with an uplifting philosophy and environment. The restaurant is renowned for its daily changing and diverse buffet, offering a generous spread of warm and cold dishes 🍜🌮🥗. Their **geletaria** offers a wide range of creamy and delicious plant-based **ice creams**. 🍦The cozy yet spacious ambiance in the restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations and new friendships. **What to expect** 🌿 **Open, friendly conversations** — come to share, listen, or just enjoy the vibe. 🍽️ A rotating **buffet** of 100% vegan, organic food and ice creams — creative, nourishing, and genuinely delicious. 🎲 Ice breakers and social games to get things flowing. 🌍 **A growing, welcoming community:** People from across Switzerland who believe in a kinder way of living. Regardless of whether you are fully vegan, just starting to explore plant-based living, or simply curious about what it’s all about, this evening is for you. Come solo or bring a friend—either way, expect to leave with new friends and great memories. 🌱🤝

Sessions of **individual runic readings** are available for beginners all along summer, both online (75 CHF) and offline in Zurich (100 CHF). These sessions are **NOT** esoteric or divinatory. We're approaching runes as **a symbolic system of archetypes** to examine any situation or question that is currently relevant to you. *If you feel stuck in a situation and cannot see a way forward, are facing a difficult decision, navigating a period of uncertainty, or trying to understand a recurring pattern in your life, a runic reading may offer a different perspective.* **You will receive:** • a clearer and systemic understanding of what is actually happening; • insight into hidden influences affecting the situation; • a better understanding of why certain difficulties keep repeating; • greater clarity around available options and their likely consequences; • practical ideas for what to do next. For registration and payment details, send me a direct message or fill in this form [The Alchemist Lab - Contact](https://alchemistlab.ch/Contact)

When meteorologist Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt) is overcome by a mysterious force during a live broadcast, she triggers a global shockwave. In the meantime, cybersecurity expert Daniel Kellner (Josh O'Connor) goes on the run with highly classified government data — and discovers he is the only person alive who can decode Margaret's cryptic message. A return to the genre of science fiction by the great Steven Spielberg. Tickets: https://bluecinema.ch/en/screening/3280727/seating Dinner or drinks before the movie? Sitting together? Meeting point? We can coordinate it on our WhatsApp Group. Not a member? Ask the organizer for the invitation link. *Disclosure Day* USA 2026 Director: Steven Spielberg 145 min https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32444672/ Entrance fee: 21,90 CHF English, with German and French subtitles

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

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Zürich 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 \* 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.

*«The creative and UX industry is changing fast. Roles are shifting, tools are evolving, expectations are rising, and many people are asking what their skills will be worth in the future.»* **This evening is not a classic Last Thursday Talk.** UX Schweiz and Syndicom invite the community to **a workshop and open exchange** for people working in UX, design, research, strategy, communication and related creative fields. The focus is especially on people at the beginning of their careers, people in transition, and everyone currently asking: **What does the future of our work actually look like?** We want to create a space for hopes, concerns, changing roles, useful skills, new tools, AI, career paths and possible forms of support within the community. Uncertainty is allowed, but we do not want to stay stuck in fear. The evening starts with a short input by **[Pascal Geronimi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-geronimi-5112b324/).** After that, we will work in small groups: collecting thoughts, clustering topics, discussing what matters most, and sharing key insights. Together, we want to explore: * What currently gives us hope? * What feels uncertain or worrying? * How are roles, tools and expectations changing? * Which skills and mindsets might become more important? * What kind of support could UX Schweiz, Syndicom or the wider community offer? **This is an experimental format.** Because this is a workshop-style event, **places are limited**. Please only register if you are quite sure you can attend. If your plans change, please cancel your RSVP so someone else can join. **Format** * Short intro input * Small-group exchange * Shared takeaways in the plenum * Optional informal drinks afterwards nearby **A small question before you come** You do not need to prepare anything. But take a moment to think about this: ***When you think about the future of your work: what gives you hope, and what makes you unsure?*** **Practical information** • The event will be held in English. • The number of participants is limited. • Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start on time.

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.

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!

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!

You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

Based on the novel Roadside Picnic, it is NO picnic, but rather one of the masterpieces of world cinema. Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 Soviet sci-fi classic, recounts the expedition of a writer and professor led by a mysterious guide called "The Stalker." to a futuristic wasteland called "The Zone." Dripping with existential dread, it continually presents strange occurrences that will have us debating the meaning of what we've just viewed right through the ending. *Stalker* (1979) can be streamed for free on HBOMax, the Criterion Channel or Kanopy. It's also available for rent on Amazon Prime and AppleTV. The Columbus Library has two copies on disc.