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.

Foundation Course Post Foundation Courses

Post Foundation Course

After completing the Foundation Course in Practical Philosophy, students are invited to continue with the study in further courses, exploring the relationship between philosophy and a range of subjects, a few of which are summarised below.

Happiness

"True happiness is being happy everywhere and in all circumstances."

The true nature of happiness.
How may happiness be acquired and how is it lost?
To be happy is to be in tune with one's own nature.
The relationship between happiness and law.

Love

"The life that goes out in love to all is the life that is full and rich."

What is the true nature of love?
Love in our nature and its expression through creation.
Love and stillness. The heart at rest.
The nature of love in overcoming limits. 'Love conquers all.'

Presence of Mind

"Where were you when your life was happening?"

To see more clearly what is true and eternal.
To gain greater understanding of underlying causes and to develop greater insight and foresight.
That which is in front of you is your teacher.
The present is the true being in front or near at hand. It is a gift.
Letting the mind remain in unity and stillness.

Freedom

"How may freedom be experienced fully and constantly?"

The relationship between freedom, love and truth.
Meeting the creation as a play.
Enacting the part sincerely and truthfully but without attachment.
Freedom of speech. The four levels of speech: superficial, with conviction, speech from the heart and speech from the self.
Listening to the sound of one's own voice.

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