The foundation Module covers the following topics:
- The importance and meaning of philosophy; what is wisdom? how can wisdom be expressed in practice? the qualities of a wise person; a practical exercise to develop inner poise and efficiency in action.
- Self-knowledge as the basis for good living; the constant underlying the changeable world; the importance of clear observation; viewing the world with an open mind.
- The levels of awareness; the qualities of higher consciousness; Plato: the immortality of the soul.
- Seeing the unity underlying everything; inner stillness – the basis for developing our full potential; Plato: justice, injustice and wisdom; acting with justice and wisdom.
- The great power of reason; the right and wrong use of reason; finding strength and efficiency through inner stillness.
- Raising one's level of consciousness; beauty: outer and inner; beauty of form, thought and character; absolute beauty as the basis of all; connecting with the present moment; expressing our finest inner qualities in life.
- What am I? the characteristics of the human being; body, mind, heart and the unchanging inner observer; developing the power of attention.
- Teachings from the ancient wisdom of India; the three primordial forces in creation; how the three forces operate in the world; recognising our true Self; rising above the duality of pleasure and pain.
- The effect of the three forces on body, mind and heart; using the three forces wisely; developing the power of attention in practice.
- Truth, the essence of our being; inner stillness - the way to Truth.
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