Living Philosophy

A 10-week course on Tuesdays
19 Feb—23 Apr
7pm to 9:30pm

Heathcote - Murray House, 58-60 Duncraig Road, Applecross

Free information evening:
Monday 11 Febuary, 7pm at The Bodhi Tree

A 10-week evening course exploring the underlying ideas of eastern and western philosophy and how these can guide practical action.

This is a practical course in how to ‘live’ philosophy. Great thinkers and philosophers such as Plato, Socrates, Shankara, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Gurdjieff and others are discussed, and their philosophies are related to the common challenges facing us in everyday life.

Topics covered are:

• What is philosophy?
• Present moment awareness
• Our experience of Self
• Self, ego and attachments
• Attention and states of awareness
• Experiencing beauty
• The three qualities of consciousness
• Discursive mind
• Advaita Vedanta and non-duality
• The functions of mind
• Working in the moment
• Wisdom for life

This course will help you understand the illusionary selfversus the natural Self, and how this relates to both problems and worthwhile actions in your life. You will learn how to observe your thoughts, judgements and assumptions about yourself and others, how to experience mental clarity and the purpose of your actions. The course leads 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, teaching and practical application of philosophy for many years. They have an interactive and easy to understand approach so that anyone will be able to understand the ideas and concepts taught.

A free introductory talk is held 1-2 weeks before the start of each course, from 7pm to 8.30pm at The Bodhi Tree bookstore café, corner of Oxford Street and Scarborough Beach Road. No need to book - just turn up. Any questions, please call Karen on 9444 9884 (Tue-Sat).

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

Living Philosophy

Standard: $210
Couple: $370
Concession/Earlybird (3wks prior to course): $160

Free Intro Session - 11 Feb 2013

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