Torah Study

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)

We live in an age of unprecedented progress. Advances in medicine, technology, education, and human rights have given us opportunities and freedoms that previous generations could not even imagine. Yet, despite these achievements, many of us feel increasingly anxious, restless, exhausted, and overwhelmed. How can a society that has gained so much leave so many feeling depleted and always lonhing for more? The philosopher Byung-Chul Han argues that this is not a contradiction, but a defining **feature** of our time. In his book *The Burnout Society*, he suggests that the crisis of modern life stems not from **oppression**, prohibition, or negativity, but from an **excess of positivity**—the constant pressure to achieve, optimize, perform, and become more. Han captures this paradox in one of his most famous observations: *"The complaint of the depressive individual, 'Nothing is possible,' can only occur in a society that thinks, 'Nothing is impossible.'"* In a world where limitless possibility has become an expectation, failure, exhaustion, and inadequacy are increasingly experienced as personal shortcomings rather than social problems. Today, we will explore Han's diagnosis of the modern condition, why burnout has become so widespread, and what his philosophy reveals about a possible way out. **Preparation:** You can get a good introduction of the topic by watchin one of the below videos: [Why We're All Burning Out: Byung-Chul](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlRlWuEyt8E) [Achievment Society - Byung-Chul Han | Philosophize This](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm56nQ31kBk) **For Philosophical Minds Zurich theme events in general:** At our theme events, we begin with a brief topic introduction, followed by engaging discussions in small groups. It’s all about conversation, not just listening. Also, please note, we keep the atmosphere relaxed and informal—**there’s** **no pressure to speak in front of anyone**. **Important:** When you register for the event, please commit to it and don't be a NO SHOW. Presumably, when the ancient philosophers decided to go to an event, they kept to it.
 We look forward to seeing you. **Payment:** You can pay at the venue (Twint/Revolut/Cash). Thus, if you want to register at Meetup just click attend - no more needed ;). We look forward to seeing you.

**Meditationsreihe:** **Vom Konflikt zur Harmonie - Umgang mit schwierigen Menschen** Mittwochs, 10. Juni - 8. Juli, 2026, 18:30-20:00Uhr, KMC Schweiz in ZH- Altstetten mit Gen Kelsang Devi (in Englisch mit deutscher Übersetzung), 20CHF https://www.kadampa.ch/vortrag-am-mittwoch/ Schwierige Menschen begegnen uns überall – im Büro, in der Familie, im Alltag. Manchmal scheinen sie unseren Frieden zu rauben und unsere Geduld auf die Probe zu stellen. Doch was, wenn das Problem nicht draussen liegt, sondern in unserem eigenen Geist? In dieser 5-wöchigen Meditationsreihe laden wir dich ein, einen transformativen Blick nach innen zu werfen. Schritt für Schritt erkunden wir, wie wir schwierige Beziehungen mit buddhistischer Weisheit und Meditation neu betrachten können – nicht um schwieriges Verhalten zu akzeptieren, sondern um unseren eigenen Geist zu befreien. **Themenliste** 10\. Juni 2026 \| Cool bleiben – Die Stärke der Gelassenheit 17\. Juni 2026 \| Andere akzeptieren 24\. Juni 2026 \| Schmerzhafte Gefühle verstehen und annehmen 1\. Juli 2026 \| Harmonie schaffen 8\. Juli 2026 \| Konflikte meistern

As it is sometimes difficult in Switzerland to practice high german, in 2010 we decided to organize a conversation group that is free to everyone who wants to practice german and socialize. WhatsApp group for easier contact: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KmMkpiQxs291vTPv2RBNm4

A 1:1 Reiki journey where you receive focused healing, intuitive guidance, and space to reconnect with your inner flow. Discover more about me and my work on: https://thebecomingfield.com/

**Inner Space – Kundalini Yoga** @ In Space, Zeltweg 21, 8032 Zürich **Ab Mai jeden Mittwochabend** ✨ Ein Raum, um anzukommen. In deinem Körper. In deinem Atem. Bei dir. Mit sanften Bewegungen, Atem und einer Kundalini Yoga Sequenz findest du zurück in deinen eigenen Rhythmus – löst Spannungen und tankst neue Energie. Offen für alle – mit oder ohne Vorerfahrung. 📍 **In Space, Zeltweg 21, 8032 Zürich** 🗓 Erstmals: Mittwoch, 5. Mai 2026 – **18.15 Uhr** [More information on my web-site](https://www.tayoma.ch/) Ich freue mich, diesen Raum mit dir zu teilen 🤍 Herzlich, Giulia \*\*Bei Fragen kannst du mich telefonisch unter 076 558 23 58 oder via WhatsApp erreichen.

Welcome to the **Task-Buddies** event of the **Zürich Productivity Circle**, where we bring together like-minded individuals to work on personal goals and share the experience of growth in a supportive community. Maybe you are building a business or side hustle, studying for a course, learning a new (programming) language, figuring the tax system out, writing code, prose, or poetry, researching new stocks for your portfolio, tackling your German homework, or upskilling for your job. In all of these cases and more, this is the perfect space for you. In fact, productivity does not end there. Even if you just want to read a psychology book to resolve a personal struggle, sketch a mountain, listen to podcasts, organize your week, respond to unanswered emails and messages, enjoy a novel, or just reflect and meditate, you are very welcome here. For any task that adds positively to your life and can be done sitting down with others (exception: anything noisy/disruptive/disrespectful), you will fit into the events. We will meet at a work-friendly café in Zürich and follow the agenda below. **Agenda:** * **Introductions and food (20-30 mins):** Start with a round of introductions to get to know each other and share what we'll be working on, buy our food and drinks (alternatively one can also buy them later on). * **Productive Work Session (1-2 hours)** Dive into your individual tasks in a focussed, distraction-free environment. * **Collective Break and Socializing (\~15 mins):** Take a planned break to stretch, chat, get more coffee, and share insights about your projects. * **Continued Work Session (1-2 hours):** Get back to your tasks with renewed focus and motivation. * **Wrap-Up and Reflections (15+ mins):** Conclude with a reflection on what we accomplished, share productivity tips or questions, discuss plans for future meetups, stay back for more chit chat if you like. **What to Bring:** * Your project or task materials (laptop, charger, books, sketchpad, pen, etc.) * Respectful and kind demeanour * A positive attitude and a willingness to share and learn **Note:** Please ensure that your tasks are suitable for a quiet, communal setting. We aim to maintain a respectful and conducive environment for everyone. **Venue Courtesy:** Out of courtesy for the venue, please order something to eat or drink for yourself. This helps support the café and ensures we can continue to use their space for our meetups.

Herzlich Willkommen zum **ECK Licht und Ton Gottesdienst** "Es liegt in der Natur der unsterblichen Seele zu träumen. Deshalb sind Ihre Träume sowohl im Alltag als auch während des Schlafes so wichtig." Harold Klemp, *Spirituelle Weisheit zu Träumen,* S. 1 Menschen aller Glaubensrichtungen und Überzeugungen sind zum ECK Licht und Ton Gottesdienst willkommen. Die Gottesdienste dauern etwa eine Stunde und können Elemente wie eine Rede, leichte musikalische Darbietungen, Podiumsgespräche und Austausch in Kleingruppen beinhalten. Du kannst davon ausgehen, dass du in irgendeiner Weise eine neue Erfahrung mit Gottes Liebe machen wirst! In den Gottesdiensten gibt es immer Zeit, Licht und Ton Gottes zu erfahren beim Singen von HU und in der anschliessenden kurzen Kontemplation. Du kannst frei entscheiden, ob du aktiv oder still teilnehmen willst. Weitere Informationen zu Eckankar und der Lehre von ECK findest du auf den Webseiten www.eckankar.ch oder www.eckankar.org (englisch). Verantwortliche Organisation: Eckankar Gesellschaft Schweiz, Verein mit Sitz in Zürich, [https://2020.eckankar.ch/eckankar-in-der-schweiz/](https://2020.eckankar.ch/eckankar-in-der-schweiz/)

### ROLL THE DICE 🎲 Some nights are carefully planned. Others ask you to surrender to chance: A random encounter becomes a lifelong friendship. A missed train rewrites your future. One tiny decision sends your story spinning in a direction you never saw coming. On July 2, we celebrate coincidence, chaos, lucky accidents, bold risks, and the beautiful unpredictability of being human. Because sometimes, the best stories begin when you **[ROLL THE DICE.](https://zurichstorytellers.ch/events/roll-the-dice)** ### AN EVENING OF STORIES For our summer season finale, we’re inviting a handful of storytellers to take the stage with true stories inspired by twists of fate, unexpected turns, lucky accidents, and beautiful randomness. No competition. No open mic. Just an evening of curated stories to carry us into the summer break. ### EXPECT A LITTLE SUMMER MAGIC Think warm summer evening, folded-open windows, stories drifting into the park, and a few surprises along the way. We’ve prepared a couple of playful moments to bring strangers together, spark unexpected conversations, and add a little extra chance to the night. Come for the stories. Stay for the atmosphere. Leave with something you didn’t expect. **THE GAME PLAN** **19:00 –** Doors open (Grab your drink—it’s on us!) **19:30 –** Welcome + Crowd-Sourced Story Building Game **20:00 –** Curated Storyteller Spotlight (4 featured tellers!) **21:00 –** Announcements & Secret Experiments **21:15 –** ZST Anniversary Games with Laura **22:15 –** Celebrate together: music, drinks, connections, laughter and more human stories by the outdoor fires. **DETAILS:** **📍 Where:** jenseits IM VIADUKT, 8005 Zurich **📅 When:** Thursday, 02 July 2026 **🕖 Doors open: 19:00 ┃ Showtime: 19:30** **🎟️ Tickets:** CHF 25 (includes a free drink) via [EventFrog](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/stage-event/roll-the-dice-zst-season-finale-7470556111122234526.html?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8IcXkWSVxhNGQYTGZo-tpSg78Un9JMAYl0dShK0EM4V-_-itql0Hyfkr2BIDA74eBHxhl_484-HiVmEho2A-U6Qj0CJQ&_hsmi=138365452&utm_content=138365452&utm_source=hs_email)[ ](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/theatre-stage/stage-event/storyslam-a-change-of-heart-7457430914768864060.html)or at the door **SAVE THE DATE:** **🗓️ Jul 2:** Summer Celebration; theme **Roll The Dice** **🗓️ Jul-Aug** Summer Pause **🗓️ Sept 24** StorySLAM Show - theme TBD by ZST Assoc. members

[Hier gehts zu den Tickets](https://eventfrog.ch/deepdive3h) **Bringe Deine Mantra-Sing-Erfahrung auf die nächste Ebene:** Durch eine Abfolge von sich abwechselnden Phasen der stillen Meditation und des Mantra-singens gleiten wir gemeinsam ganz mühelos in immer tiefere Stadien der göttlichen Präsenz in unserem Innern. * Dieser "Deep Dive" ist besonders **geeignet** für alle, die Meditation und Mantra-Singen bereits kennen und eine besonders tiefe Erfahrung machen möchten. * **Du wirst staunen,** wie schnell die Zeit vergeht und wie leicht es Dir fällt, innerlich still zu werden und ganz verbunden mit dem Kosmischen zu sein. =) * Es wird empfohlen, direkt **davor nichts Schweres zu essen**. * Zwischendurch werden wir manchmal kurz stehen (freiwillig) damit der **Körper sich wieder normalisieren kann**. * Wir trennen uns nach diesen intensiven drei Stunden im **"edlen Schweigen",** um die aufgebaute Energie mit zu nehmen. **Wichtige Informationen:** * **Begrenzte Platzzahl**: kaufe ein Ticket, um teilzunehmen * **Preise:** 60,00 CHF, Legi 50,00 CHF * **2 Eintritte des Kirtanabos** gelten als **1 Ticket** * **Rückerstattung ist nur via Eventfrog Ticket-Versicherung möglich** zu den aktuellen Bedingungen. Bei **Kirtanabos ist keine Rückerstattung** möglich * Sei **spätestens 14:45 Uhr vor Ort**, damit wir pünktlich und in Ruhe beginnen können. * Es ist alles vorhanden: Yogamatten, Decken, Sitzkissen, und auch Stühle * Bring bitte eine verschliessbare Flasche mit [Hier gehts zu den Tickets](https://eventfrog.ch/deepdive3h) NAMASTE www.mantrachor.com

💚 First trial class is free. If you are joining for the first time, please contact us at least 2 days in advance so we can prepare accordingly. Join our regular Aikido practice in a peaceful Japanese-inspired garden next to Rieterpark. Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese martial art focused on mindful movement, balance, body awareness, and learning how to respond to pressure calmly without fighting or blocking. The training is respectful, collaborative, and beginner-friendly. No previous experience or special fitness level is needed. 🗓 Every Tuesday & Thursday 19:00–20:30 🗣️ Language: English 🎓 Students: CHF 50/month 👤 Regular: CHF 100/month Aikido Orangerie is a non-profit project and all income supports the Bonsai Garden. Website: https://aikido-orangerie.com/ Contact: aikido.orangerie@gmail.com

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.

Do you feel the need to slow down? To come back to silence. To be surrounded by trees, fresh air, and people who truly support one another. A space where you don't have to pretend. Where you don't have to carry everything alone. Where you can simply arrive just as you are. Maybe lately you've been feeling overwhelmed. Pressured. Restricted. Challenged. Alone. Maybe it feels like you can't fully breathe. And maybe something inside you is quietly whispering: "This is exactly what I need." A moment to pause. To exhale. To receive. To open again. I invite you to join us for m Breathe with the Trees’ in Horgen. Together, in a small supportive group, surrounded by the healing presence of nature, we'll slow down, breathe deeply, reconnect with ourselves, and let the body and nervous system soften. You don't need to do anything perfectly. You only need to come. 🌿 Saturday, June 27 🕤 9:30 – 11:00 / 11:30 💛 Donation based 📍 Horgen, Parkplatz Nordecke https://maps.app.goo.gl/9JFCB85jUNg4rtJq5?g_st=ic Come breathe with us beneath the trees. 🤍 Petra Peyer Breath of My Life 🌐 www.breathofmylife.com

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

The topic for July is "Shoes" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

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.

From the moment sin entered the world, death began. Adam and Eve were not stricken dead immediately, but the process by which none of us lives forever in health and wholeness in these earthly bodies started its inexorable march to the inevitable end—death. The Bible makes it clear that by one man’s sin, death came to all mankind, but that by the obedience of One Perfect Man, Jesus, many are made righteous (Romans 5:19). F.F. Bosworth recognized this truth; he also would have people consider that the God Who provided for our greatest need—salvation from eternal death—would also provide healing for the lesser, but still great needs, of health and healing from sickness, disease, and the consequences of sin that we encounter before we die. Join us as we examine the case for biblical healing in the book first published in 1924, ***Christ The Healer*. We meet at True Food Kitchen, Easton Town Center on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm.** Get your tickets on [EventBrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christ-the-healer-columbus-ohio-tickets-1989133215995)! Connect with us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1495777228332299)! Check out our new website, [LocalCA](https://localca.org/)! Say hello on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/christianbookclubwellness/)!