Introductory Course
This 8-week course of philosophy offers an entirely practical approach to the study of philosophical principles that have transformed mankind’s appreciation of its fundamental nature.
It draws from great eastern and western streams of understanding and introduces powerful principles in a way that can be immediately applied to the situations we all face.
Session 1:
The Wisdom Within
What is Philosophy? Why study Philosophy?
Introduction to two very practical exercises in awareness.
Session 2:
Levels of Awareness
Waking up to new knowledge.
How often and for how long are we awake?
Session 3:
Attention and Listening
How can we increase the power of attention and realize our full potential?
What you give your attention to grows.
The difference between hearing and listening
Breaking habits of unnecessary speech.
Session 4:
Beauty: A New Way of Seeing
When awareness and attention are open, how far can we see?
Where is Beauty? What is beauty itself?
A practical investigation based on Plato’s Symposium
Session 5:
Universal Forces and the Mind
Universal forces and their effect on our daily lives.
The power of the mind and how to use it effectively.
Session 6:
Who Me? : A Remedy for Negative Feelings
Who is the center of attention?
What can be done about the negativity that limits our awareness and happiness?
Introduction to a time-tested remedy for negative feelings. How can we wake up more often during the day?
Session 7:
Self-Knowledge: What Am I?
How can we wake up more often during the day?
Am I this body? Mind? Heart? Is there more?
Self-knowledge through observation: If you can see it, you can’t be it.
Session 8:
Unity in Diversity
What is the ultimate aim of this study?
“Widening our circle of compassion”.
The philosophy of non-duality.