Śrī Śāntānanda Sarasvatī
If you begin to be what you are, you will realise everything, but to begin to be what you are, you must come out of what you are not. You are not those thoughts which are turning, turning in your mind; you are not those changing feelings; you are not the different decisions you make and the different wills you have; you are not that separate ego.
Well then, what are you?
Philosophy
Philosophy is the love of wisdom and wisdom is the true knowledge of the Self. Self-realisation is the aim of all true philosophy and the fulfilment of man is to realise that truth about himself.
Courses
The School has been presenting courses in Gauteng since 1959. The philosophy programme consists of a systematic series of courses that build upon concepts taught in previous courses.
FAQ
The courses are designed to be suitable for people of all faiths – and those who follow no particular faith – and over many years this has been found to be so. These FAQ may be of use to help you decide.
Upcoming Courses
New courses are run in January, May and September every year.
In response to the unique situation we find ourselves in, we are offering a new ONLINE course via Zoom.
Upcoming Courses
Practical Philosophy
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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.