The Institute of
Noetic Sciences (IONS) was founded in 1973
by Apollo
14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell* and other NASA scientists "to
broaden the knowledge of the nature and potentials of mind and
consciousness, and to apply that knowledge to the enhancement of human
well-being and the quality of life on the planet." The word
"noetic" derives from the Greek word noetikos, meaning
"inner/intuitive knowing." Based in Petaluma, California, IONS
is now an international non-profit research and educational organization
with over 35,000 members worldwide. Our quest is the integration of
science and spirituality, a vision which reminds us of our connectedness
to the inner self, to each other, and to the Earth.
The Austin Community Group (IONS-Austin) is one of over 300 Community Groups worldwide offering
members and friends of IONS the opportunity to meet one another, explore
topics of mutual interest, and support one another in our respective
quests for wisdom and service. IONS Community Groups are
self-organizing, self-directing, and legally independent of the
Institute. The group is managed by a volunteer Coordinating Council,
members of which serve for a term of one year.
We
meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month except for
August in the Reception Room of the Austin
History Center, 810 Guadalupe Street (southwest corner of
Guadalupe and Ninth Streets) from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Our programs feature
guest speakers, videotapes, discussions, and experiential activities.
There is no charge to visitors for the first meeting; after that, we ask
them to support our work through membership. Before
attending a meeting, please check our Calendar for updates or call 512-258-9878.
For
additional information, please email info@ionsaustin.org.
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