The Foundation Course in Practical Philosophy can be attended at the following venues:

Belgravia

Offers courses in Practical Philosophy, Meditation, Sanskrit Advancement and Plato Studies.

Benoni

Offers courses in Practical Philosophy, Meditation, Ficino Studies, Economics, Business and Geeta Studies.

Lenasia

Offers courses in Practical Philosophy, Meditation, Sanskrit Advancement, Ficino, Economics and Geeta Studies.

Northcliff

Offers courses in Practical Philosophy.

Pretoria

Offers courses in Practical Philosophy, Meditation, Sanskrit Advancement and Shakespeare Studies.

Sandton

Offers courses in Practical Philosophy, Meditation, Sanskrit Advancement, Plato Studies and Economics.

As well as the course in Practical Philosophy, the school offers courses in the following centres.

Centre for Meditation

Learn a method of meditation which will help you to come out of what you are not and to find your true self.

Centre for Sanskrit Advancement

Sanskrit is a finely measured and ordered classical indo-european language used in ancient Indian scriptures.

Centre for Classical Studies

From the wisdom of Plato and ancient Greek literature to the beauty of Shakespeare and the eloquent writings of Ficino.

Centre for Economic Studies

With truth and justice as our guide, we examine the natural laws governing the relationships between people in society.

Centre for African Wisdom

Classes in African Wisdom are scheduled to begin in September 2009.

Introduction The System Used Course Structure Additional Studies

The System used

The School follows the Advaita Vedanta system which evolved in ancient times from the Vedas and has been successfully worked through millennia. It is open for mankind and there is no religious implication or restriction to any religion. If one finds it good and useful then its goodness arises from its constitution. The system of meditation offered by the School is also not religious; therefore it does not clash with anything. It is designed for the spirit of man, which is not bound to any religion.

Although the Vedanta has been the mainspring of the School of Philosophy, it has been augmented by other great teachings especially those relevant to the western world. Study of the words of Jesus Christ in the light of Vedantic teaching has been very helpful, each illuminating the other. The Platonic dialogues and the letters and works of Marsilio Ficino of the Florentine Platonic Academy have also been invaluable. Recently the words of Hermes Trismegistus have been examined anew to great advantage. It is clear that the same message of Advaita or Self-realization underlies them all.

The philosophical teaching the School offers is therefore not comparative by nature but practical, designed for all mankind irrespective of distinction. Through group discussions led by more experienced students with new students, universal truth is explored, practice is encouraged and discovery illuminated.