This meetup is for people in the Greater Boston area who want to explore Eastern philosophy and meet like-minded friends. No prior knowledge is expected, just curiosity and an open mind.  Members and non-members with special interests are welcome to lead discussions, give talks or propose outings and events related to Buddhism, Taoism, or Confucianism. Just email your ideas to the organizer. Please note that lectures must be based on documented sources, and religious proselytizing should be ke …

Introduction into the energy mastering and manipulation of the ancient esoteric system called Shou Tao. Shou Tao predates Taoism and carries a root set of principles, methods and philosophy that Taoism was later founded on. Unlike Taoism Shou Tao never was a religion and is based on a realistic and pragmatic views of life. The purpose of this group is to organize regular practice of chi gong using Shou Tao methods and approaches. Such inseparable parts of Shou Tao are healing, herbalism, meditat …

AWAKEN YOUR INNER PHILOSOPHER! Everyone has an "inner philosopher" waiting to express itself. Whether your interest in philosophy is formal or casual, this group is for philosophy lovers of all persuasions (such as): Platonists or Aristotelians. Radical socialists or Ayn Rand laissez-faire Objectivists. Mystics, atheists or scientific naturalists. Existentialists or....other existentialists. Philosophy is more than profoundly stimulating to the intellect, it can be just plain fun! The group is o …