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"ZAGBA's mission is to conduct religious, cultural, educational, and social activities to preserve and perpetuate the ideals of the Zarathushti faith (also known as Zoroastrianism)."

"The Zoroastrian Students of Boston (ZSB) was formed to connect Zoroastrian undergraduates, graduate students and young professionals residing in the Boston area. Our activities include social get-togethers, community service events, and organized discussions covering a variety of religious and cultural themes."

"The Center for Traditional Taoist Studies is a non-profit theological and educational organization dedicated to promoting Taoism throughout the United States and the world. The Center’s curriculum includes traditional Taoist philosophy, religious instruction, holistic fitness programs, and meditation."

"The Healing Tao practices are derived from ancient Taoist and Buddhist techniques rooted in the processes of nature and are linked to Traditional Chinese Medicine. They have been gathered and integrated into a coherent, accessible system for well-being. The Healing Tao is not a religion and does not require the belief in any set of deities or gods. The techniques work directly with the life force, Chi or Qi. The aim of the Healing Tao is to restore the individual to a condition of harmony with the flow of the forces of nature."

"Over the past 31 years, Guru Ram Das Ashram and Gurdwara has grown to a community of more than 500 members, including approximately 90 residential members. An ashram is a place where spiritual seekers join together to study, grow, and excel. Named in honor of the great Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das, the Millis Ashram and Gurdwara are located on an 18-acre property about thirty-five miles southwest of Boston. At the heart of our life, is the belief that spiritual practice walks hand in hand with life in a busy world."

"The New England Sikh Study Circle (NESSC) was established in 1968 to serve as a Sikh center for spiritual growth, political understanding, community activism and social gathering. It governs the gurduara (Sikh place of worship) in Milford, Massachusetts where kirtan services are held on Friday evenings and Sundays mornings. Classes for both children and adults are held in Sikh theology, language, history and music. The NESSC is active in various community awareness and interfaith events throughout New England."

"A pressing need for a place of worship and communal service to cater for the needs of the community of Sikhs in [Somerville] and its surrounding cities, including Boston, led to the setting up of Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar, [Somerville] in September of 1997.…In May 2003 the Sangat purchased a building in the commercial hub of Medford and converted it to a Gurdwara. In January 2004, the Gurdwara moved to [these] new premises at 226 Mystic Avenue, Medford, which consists of two Diwans (prayer halls), a library, a 700 sq foot fully furnished Granthi Living Quarters, conference room, office, langgar hall and a full-sized commercial kitchen."