Theravada Buddhism

Join us over food and drinks to discuss the book, “The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603-1689.” Description of book: **The seventeenth century was a revolutionary age for the English. It started as they suddenly found themselves ruled by a Scotsman, and it ended in the shadow of an invasion by the Dutch. Under James I, England suffered terrorism and witch panics. Under his son Charles, state and society collapsed into civil war, to be followed by an army coup and regicide. For a short time—for the only time in history—England was a republic. There were bitter struggles over faith and Parliament asserted itself like never before. There were no boundaries to politics. In fiery, plague-ridden London, in coffee shops and alehouses, new ideas were forged that were angry, populist, and almost impossible for monarchs to control. But the story of this century is less well known than it should be. Myths have grown around key figures. People may know about the Gunpowder Plot and the Great Fire of London, but the Civil War is a half-remembered mystery to many. And yet the seventeenth century has never seemed more relevant. The British constitution is once again being bent and contorted, and there is a clash of ideologies reminiscent of when Roundhead fought Cavalier. The Blazing World is the story of this strange, twisting, fascinating century. It shows a society in sparkling detail. It was a new world of wealth, creativity, and daring curiosity, but also of greed, pugnacious arrogance, and colonial violence.** Lecture: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEPhi1mi9YI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEPhi1mi9YI) Look for the group with lights and a sign.

Brushy Creek Conservation Event Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Living Waters Fly Fishing103 North Brown StreetRound Rock, TX, 78664United States (map) We are excited to host an event years in the making: A Brushy Creek Watershed Protection Plan Meeting! A Watershed Protection Plan (WPP) is a voluntary, community-driven framework designed to improve water quality in a specific watershed by identifying pollution sources, establishing goals, and outlining management strategies. It brings together stakeholders—such as anglers, landowners, and community members—to create a science-based, actionable plan that protects local waterways. At this meeting, guest speaker Sarah Stannard, Program Specialist with Texas Water Resources Institute, will share updates on watershed conditions and local projects. Attendees are encouraged to provide feedback and discussion on priorities and the development of the watershed protection plan. As part of the fly fishing community, your input is critical to guide future watershed conservation initiatives for Brushy Creek!

I will meet you at the front of the park near the sign at the front. Bring water and yourself! Workout will be approximately thirty minutes and around fifteen minutes of meditation.

In-person meditation Every Saturday 10:30 AM Sahaja Yoga is a method of actualizing the pure state of meditation, through the awakening of our inner spiritual energy. This experience of inner spiritual awakening also called as self-realization leads to a profound state of silence, a state of “Thoughtless Awareness”, where the mind is silent, and you simply witness the present moment. Check our website for more info: https://austinsahajayoga.org/

**Welcome to The Yarn Basket!** All yarn and fiber related crafters at any level are welcome to join us each week (or at whatever cadence works for your schedule) for a relaxing start to your weekend. Bring any current works in progress, recently finished projects you'd like to show off, or any projects that you may want a bit of help on - We'd love to help where we can!' **Facebook Group:** [The Yarn Basket - Austin ](https://www.facebook.com/groups/240599575640637/) **Discord Chat:** [https://discord.gg/XDJ4jTBXQ7](https://discord.gg/XDJ4jTBXQ7) **Where:** We alternate our knitting spots between South and North Austin. * **First, Third (and potentially Fifth) Saturday of the month:** we meet at Lazarus Brewing on Airport Blvd [\[Google Maps\]](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Js7adV9rBqDVvgv39) * **Second and Fourth Saturday of the month:** we meet at Nomadic Outpost on Brodie Ln: [\[Google Maps\]](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xtt34aHMDd7TLQFQ7) We also post reminders in our [Discord group](https://discord.gg/XDJ4jTBXQ7). **What is "The Yarn Basket?"**: I don't know about you, but my personal yarn basket often has a wide variety of textures, colors, fibers, yardage, etc. My goal is to grow a group just like that basket - full of people with different styles and personalities - while nurturing an environment where everyone feels comfortable being themselves. We are BIPOC and LBGTQIA+ inclusive and welcome anyone at any level of yarn/fiber craft to join us. In the future, I plan on having various event themes such as yarn swaps, project themes, related book discussions, and skill theme days (i.e. sock making!).

Free public meditation

***Free Mediation for Beginners*** ***Isha Kriya*** is a simple yet potent meditation created by Sadhguru. "Isha" means that which is the source of creation. "Kriya" means an inward action towards that. Isha Kriya, ***a free guided meditation***, takes only 12-18 minutes and is an easy to learn process that you can do at home, work, or wherever you are. This meditation can bring clarity, health, and joy. **Ages**: 12+ (those 12-17 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian) Location:Desi District - 12301 W Parmer Ln, unit 801,, Cedar Park, TX, US, 78613 Date:Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT Duration:60 Minutes RSVP:https://online.innerengineering.com/en/event-details/23280 Contact Details: Austin@ishausa.org 512-655-9589

## Join us for a transformative "CommUnity" gathering as we celebrate International Good Deeds Day. Experience the power of collective intention to co-create positive global change through spiritual connection and heart-centered action. Are you ready to co-create positive change through spiritual connection and human action? International "Good Deed" Day will be globally celebrated on April 12th this year! You are important! Your presence, love, and light makes a difference in this world! Our evening begins with an Inspirational Channeled message by Rev. Renee, honoring the ever-communicative Archangel Gabriel and compassionate Archangel Zadkiel. Next you will be guided through a multi-dimensional, seated sound healing meditation featuring Harp, Flute, and Crystal Bowls. Each attendee will receive gentle, light-touch Reiki to deepen this loving, vibrational journey. our time together with a cup of herbal tea to ground your energy and carry that peace with you as you go forth. Let's gather, heal, and radiate good together. **All are welcome!** Tickets: [https://soundhealingofaustin.as.me/SoundHealingReikiGroup](https://soundhealingofaustin.as.me/SoundHealingReikiGroup) **Thursday, 04/12/26 @ 6:30pm** This is a seated meditation. We will conclude with tea at the end of the hour for sharing and integrating the experience. Reserve your spot below! **Flow Wellness ATX** **12401 Hymeadow Dr - #1-B** **Austin, TX 78750** **Cost: $25** More Info: [Reiki and Sound Healing Group Event](https://preawd.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjcwNzExNyxcImxcIjoxNzE5MTU2MzI2NTgzNTE3NDMsXCJyXCI6MTcxOTE1NjQzNzc2NDAzNDMwfSIsInMiOiI3MzJhMDlhMzQzMzUyOWZiIn0)

**This is a wonderful opportunity to get together with Jason and Aja for a nice run/walk followed by lunch and possibly a recovery beverage of your choice!** This is a dog friendly event. We will stay outside on the deck at Red Horn so dogs are welcome! **We will meet at 9:30 for coffee and head out at 10:00**. The route is a beautiful out and back. We will have a turnaround spot at 1.5 miles but anyone needing to turn back sooner is welcome to. And for our overachievers, you will have time to do go an extra mile if you choose. No special shoes required. Bringing water, sunscreen, and a cap/hat is highly recommended. I hope to see you there! Mike

Hi everyone! We're on for the 11th ... unless it's pouring rain. Visit the event master page for all the info. Looking foward!

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!

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

Join Neurospicy Columbus at the Stauff's for coffee and then a stroll through the Book Loft nearby! This will be a friendly chat for like minded individuals with Autism and/or ADHD (or somewhere on the Neurodiverse Spectra).

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

Let's catch up and have a relaxed chat, including chat about the book Disability Visibility. This collection of essays is available at the library. You'll be invited to share the essay that you related to the most, and the essay that did the most to grow your awareness of something new. It's OK if you don't read the whole book!