| TOPICS DISCUSSED | |
| Week | Outline of Topics Discussed |
| 1 | Philosophy: the love of
wisdom. Wisdom: the knowledge to enable life to be true and happy. A practical exercise in the refinement of observation. |
| 2 | Lasting principles
governing the actions of a wise man or woman. The importance of observation, and of an open and still mind. |
| 3 | The difference between
knowledge and information. Levels of awareness. Introduction to the Socratic spirit of enquiry. |
| 4 | Manifesting one's full
potential. The nature of justice and injustice. Transcending fear. |
| 5 | Inner stillness. Wisdom and justice. The importance of holding to the truth. |
| 6 | The
experience of higher consciousness. The nature of beauty. Beauty of things and absolute beauty. |
| 7 | The question "What am
I?" The nature of the physical body, the mind and heart. Full use of the power of attention. |
| 8 | The three fundamental
forces of nature, the gunas. Freedom from pleasure and pain. |
| 9 | The self beyond the
three gunas. Attention in its free and bound states. |
| 10 | The nature of truth. The way ahead. |
| 11 | "End of Term Lecture": joining other groups to hear about and discuss principles of practical philosophy. |
In addition to the weekly discussions, the course includes a Sunday study day, with lunch.
For more information on the course please call 01506 824674.