Upcoming Events
Belgravia Open Day
Enjoy a morning exploring a broad and inclusive variety of topics in Belgravia.
Benoni Open Day
Enjoy a morning exploring a broad and inclusive variety of topics in Benoni.
Previous Events
Wits Classical Concert
Join us in Benoni for an afternoon of fine music and great company.
Cello and Piano
Join us in Pretoria for an evening of fine music, fine wine and great company.
Haydn's English Widow
Join us in Belgravia for an evening of fine music, fine wine and great company.
Bhagavad Geeta Recital
Join us at the Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Lenasia for a Bhagavad Geeta recital.
Piano Flute Recital
Join us in Benoni for a piano & flute recital with Inette Swart & Merryl Monard.
Shree Vishnu Sahasranaama Recital
The "Shree Vishnu Sahasranaama" represents the thousand names of Vishnu.
An Evening With Eckhart Tolle
Pretoria screened "The Flowering of Human Consciousness".
An Evening With Eckhart Tolle Part 2
Pretoria screened part 2 of "The Flowering of Human Consciousness".
Venues

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.
Centres
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.
Belgravia - Open Day
 Salisbury House
420 Marshall St, Cnr Berg St
Belgravia
Johannesburg

+27 11 648-0785
spp@global.co.za


 

Sun 16 May 2010 : 09h00 - 13h00

Programme

Enjoy a morning exploring a broad and inclusive variety of topics which will be offered as courses or study subjects. From 09h45 choose discussion topics that best suite your interests.

Time Session
09h00 - 09h10 Opening address and welcome.
09h10 - 09h40 Practical Philosophy
Discover how systematic knowledge and simple practice can change your life. The School offers courses in Practical Philosophy aimed at opening the mind and heart to greater possibilities and deeper fulfilment in life.
09h45 - 10h30 Choice 1: Meditation
"The master key to all measures". Simplicity, health, efficiency, contentment and clarity of mind.
  Choice 2: Sanskrit
One of the earliest foundations of the Indo-European languages, Sanskrit mirrors the universal laws in sound.
10h35 - 11h15 Choice 1: Classical Studies
Plato - One of the wisest thinkers of antiquity and the fountainhead of Western philosophy.
  Choice 2: Classical Studies
Shakespeare - Discover yourself through the master of characterisation.
11h20 - 12h00 Choice 1: Art / Calligraphy
The connection of the instrument of the hand with an open heart and a clear mind.
  Choice 2: Performing Arts
Music, Drama, Dance - Connect with yourself through sound, the word and movement.
12h00 - 13h00 Closing statement, followed by snacks & refreshments.
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