We gather together to socialize and discuss the world of ideas, especially: psychology, neuroscience, Zen Buddhism, eastern thought, philosophy, mythology, religion, anthropology, sociology, history, the arts and humanities. Most of our events are "pot luck lectures"—gatherings where we are all welcome to bring ideas from books, articles, media programs, and other sources we've come across that relate to the topic of the day. While the topics are decidedly "intellectual" we also socialize and pr …

As the seasons change & the natural world slows down, take time to turn inward and connect with yourself. Come as you are to create your own deeply personal SoulCollage deck of cards. Soul Collage is a safe, simple, intuitive, and fun process of creating a deck of collaged cards from found images with the purpose of self exploration and self acceptance. Absolutely no art experience needed & all materials are provided (bring your journal and pen). We will have time to make and read your cards. I …

The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed. - Carl Jung It's no accident I've created this group to connect like souls. If you are interested discovering (more about) yourself, your psyche, the collective conscious, myths, dreams, symbolism, archetypes, and so much more, please join the group. This group welcomes ALL genders, age groups, ethnicities, sexual orientations, etc.! I would be honored to share this wo …

Open to new insights and new possibilities by joining a Dreamwork Circle. You’ll also meet like-thinkers and experience the magic of synchronicity as the nighttime dreams of the circle emerge with discoveries and healings for all. We’ll explore our dreamscapes through symbol, metaphor, and myth—from classic tales to modern-day movie themes. We’ll use dream reentry to find out what reoccurring dreams are trying to tell us and to discover the endings to dreams that keep us hanging. And, we’ll look …

I offer personal mindfulness meditation instruction in Berkeley, California every Wednesday night at 7:35 pm. We begin with a guided meditation (about 30 mins), and then talk about meditation practice and our own experiences. The group focuses on Vipassana meditation in the style of Shinzen Young. Everyone from beginners to long-time meditators is welcome and will find something new, helpful, fascinating, and challenging here. The group has been meeting for over two years, and i've been teaching …