Course: Practical Philosophy & Meditation
The system of self-development employed by the School is based on three pillars: Knowledge, Meditation and Practice. This is sometimes known as the First Line of School work.
This approach has an ancient pedigree, referred to in the Upanishads as the Triple Fire. Much can and will be said in later courses about the importance of each to one’s inner development, but in essence all three are necessary.
In today’s world, we have access to unlimited information and knowledge and a multitude of practices designed to bring greater stillness and peace to the mind. Opportunities for practice within a guided system, on the other hand, are harder to come by these days and philosophical systems which use all three of these traditional pillars are increasingly rare.

Philosophy Programme
The Philosophy programme consists of a series of courses and activities that build upon concepts from previous courses.
Practice
Practical Application
As practice is a cornerstone of this course, students are encouraged to put into practice concepts received during the session. Indeed it is only through experience that information becomes real knowledge.
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Introduction to Service
This starts with practising fine attention through serving refreshments to your fellow students one evening in the term. This provides an environment in which habitual ways of thinking and acting are deprived of their usual power, and in which we can establish the practices we have been given.
The combination of Knowledge, Meditation, Practice and good company of the group meetings and discussion provide all the support that one needs for one's inner development.
Knowledge
Part 1 - Wisdom Within
Practical Philosophy is the exploration of knowledge, wisdom and ideas you can use to make sense of your world. It’s about discovering the truth of things – not in theory, but in our own experience.Part 2 - Happiness
Philosophy has a lot to say about happiness. And what's more, it provides a road map.Part 3 - Love
Learn what great minds had to say about love, what love is, how it is gained and how it is lost.Part 4 - Present Moment
What is the present? We examine the powers and capabilities of the mind in the present moment.Part 5 - Freedom
Freedom, love and truth and their relationship. Introduction to Meditation (for those who haven't taken it up earlier).
Part 6 - Part 12
Further modules explore Action, Devotion, Knowledge and The Way of the Householder.Middle School
Intermediate School
Senior School
Meditation
The Awareness Exercise
To bring about a greater depth of experience and awareness, we first need to gain the ability to become fully still. This is not just stillness at a physical level but also stillness of the mental and emotional activity. This preliminary work provides a good basis for those wishing to take up Meditation.
Students may choose to take up meditation at any time during Part 1 to Part 5. Additional classes are offered. Read More
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Introduction to Meditation
To provide you with the best possible support as you begin your journey with meditation, the group continues to study, practice and meditate together each week. Regular meditation tutorials - especially important during the initial weeks and months - are also provided from this point onward. The ongoing support for meditation is an invaluable and distinguishing feature of the School. There is no additional charge for these meditation tutorials.
How Courses are Run
Upcoming Courses
Practical Philosophy
GET STARTED WITH
Introductory Practical Philosophy
A ten-week starter course considering the philosophical ideas and questions affecting our everyday lives.
Do any of us really know who we are? Or why? For thousands of years, philosophy has been searching for answers and seeking the truth in everything.

FURTHER COURSES
Practical Philosophy
We would encourage you to explore and deepen your understanding beyond the Introductory Module and we offer a range of opportunities to enable you to do so from Part 2 onwards.
For students who have completed the Introductory Module (both Part 1A and Part 1B), we run follow-on courses.

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Introductory Economics with Justice
A ten-week starter course explores the possibility of a just system which works. And works for all.
The course enquires into the causes of inequality and what maintains it. It looks at the sources of wealth and causes of poverty.
NB: This course is run by our sister school in the UK. Click read more to go to their website.
Economics with Justice
Examine the economic principles at work in society that help us live together in peace and prosperity

Sanskrita
The sheer beauty of the language and profound concepts stir the mind and heart to that which is pure and beautiful.

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Introductory Sanskrita
All students start with the Introductory Course. The aim of this course is to provide a sound introduction to the language which will equip the student to proceed with further studies.
The aim is that the student will be able to sound the alphabet, write finely and have acquired basic reading skills.