Practical Philosophy
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In Sheffield, Bradford, Huddersfield and 4 other venues
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Evening Sessions commence at 7.15pm. This course of ten weekly sessions offers students a fresh and effective approach to the great questions of life. It takes the master philosophies of East and West and examines how they can be practically applied and immediately useful in today's world. The course shows how these enormous questions are not of passing theoretical interest, but are an effective guide to life and how it can be lived to the full. The result is happiness and a freedom from the tiny cage of habitual existence. Suitable for: Anyone
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About this course
The course is open to and relevant to everyone and no qualifications or previous experience is required.
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This course of ten weekly sessions offers students a fresh and effective approach to the great questions of life. It takes the master philosophies of East and West and examines how they can be practically applied and immediately useful in today's world.
The course shows how these enormous questions are not of passing theoretical interest, but are an effective guide to life and how it can be lived to the full. The result is happiness and a freedom from the tiny cage of habitual existence. The course says: 'Truth lives in each one of us, waiting to be revealed. Philosophy works to find that truth.'
Through discussion, practice and observation, students explore such questions as:
Who am I?
What am I doing here?
What am I meant to be doing?
Each course lasts ten or eleven weeks and takes place on a weekday evening. Sessions typically last just over two hours and include a refreshment break half way through.
The course is open to and relevant to everyone and no qualifications or previous experience is required.
The emphasis of the course is to experiment in our own lives, trying out simple exercises, testing out what has been presented and discussing our findings with the group.
The practical techniques given to students are empowering, revealing our habitual responses to life and at the same time, helping us to connect with inner stillness, knowledge and contentment.
Follow-up courses are available and these practices form a sound introduction to meditation, which is usually offered in year two. Those wishing to take up meditation earlier however, can usually be accommodated.
How the Students can Benefit
• Life gains more meaning
• Relationships at work and home improve
• Communication becomes clearer
• Efficiency and energy levels increase
• Better able to deal with the ups and downs of life
• Become calmer and happier
• Find more control over the mind
• Feel more connected
Introductory Course Contents -
1. Introducing Philosophy and its relevance today
2. Importance of Self Knowledge, stillness and depth of Being
3. Different levels of awareness. The spirit of enquiry
4. Changing states of mind. Acting with wisdom and justice
5. The gift of Reason - everybody's birthright
6. A practical exploration of levels of consciousness
7. Who am I? Differing states of attention
8. What is the Creation? The three primary qualities
9. Our real essence and relationship to the Creation
10. Know thyself and find freedom
Practical Philosophy