The Living Philosophy course examines the underlying ideas of eastern and western philosophy and how these can guide practical action.  It is a course in applied philosophy that examines the unified nature of all experiences.

This 10-week evening course is a practical course in how to live philosophy, rather than an evaluation of the historical ideas of western and eastern philosophers. While ideas of great thinkers and philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, Kant, Shankara, Buddha, Lao Tsu, Gurdjieff, and others are covered, their ideas are discussed and related to the common challenges facing us in everyday life.

NEXT COURSE DATES: Tuesday 10 February to Tuesday 14 April
Please book early! If course is full, ask to be placed on the waiting list for next intake.

Topics covered are:

1. What is Philosophy?
2. Awareness and the present moment
3. Comparative ideas and experiences of Self
4. Self, ego and attachments
5. The experience of beauty
6. States of consciousness
7. The nature of mind
8. Duality and the interconnectedness of all things
9. Working in the moment
10. Levels of self-identity

You will become more aware of the false ‘self’ and the natural ‘Self’ and how these relate to problems and worthwhile actions in your life. You well be taught how to observe your thoughts, judgements and assumptions about your self and other people, how to experience mental serenity and the purpose of your actions. Finally this course will lead to improved skills in: being in the present moment, relating to others, dealing with stressful or difficult situations and clarity of thought and action in your work and home life.

The course presenters have been involved with the study and teaching of philosophy for many years and actively apply the ideas and techniques taught to their own lives. The presenters have an interactive and easy to understand approach so that any person will be able to understand the ideas and concepts taught.

This course is brought to you by The Integral Institute Australasia and is supported by The Bodhi Tree.

To enrol or for more information:

The course fee is $190, GST included. Please contact Ali at Integral Development on 9242 8122 or alison@integral.org.au to enrol or for more information.

Or click here for a pdf version of the enrolment form that you can send in by fax.

“A human being is part of the whole, called by us “Universe”, a part limited in time and space.
He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest – a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness…
Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures
and the whole of nature in its beauty”.
~ Albert Einstein

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