FREE COURSE BEGINS FEBRUARY, 2025

THE WISDOM WITHIN

Deepen your sense of meaning and purpose by attending a course that explores the practical benefits of philosophy.

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WHAT IS THE WISDOM WITHIN?

Our lively introductory course, The Wisdom Within, is interactive and practical, so you discover real-world solutions to some of life’s challenges.

With a focus on mindfulness and practical philosophy, the course gives you tools to access the wisdom you hold within; a new way to see the world, life and its meaning. It asks, what holds me back? What sets me free? Who am I? It gives you practical ways to explore the answers.

It is an open inquiry into wisdom and how it is acquired; levels of awareness and consciousness; the power of reason; beauty and the possibility of unity pervading everything.

Based on the classic philosophies of East and West, the course invites students to see life as a place to test the words of the wise.

WHAT'S THE COURSE STRUCTURE?

There are no exams to pass. No sitting at desks. The course does not offer certificates or diplomas, but something much more important - a living philosophy that is of real value in dealing with the challenges of everyday life and developing your potential as fully as possible.

You will receive an introduction to the world's great Philosophical teachings which have stood the test of time. You will ponder core questions about life and existence; experiment with exercises in mindfulness and discover how easily you can access the wisdom you already have within you. So join us and experience the power that comes from people gathering to discover more about themselves and others.

COURSE OUTLINE

  • The nature of wisdom
  • Self-discovery and self-knowledge
  • Different levels of awareness and wakefulness
  • The power of mindfulness and the present moment
  • What it means to live justly
  • The nature of energy and how to best use energy
  • The light of reason
  • The nature of beauty
  • Finding unity in diversity

There is no attempt to cover all philosophical systems, but there is plenty for anyone interested in the big questions of life and the world around us.

The course includes ideas from Socrates, Plato, Confucius, Buddha, Rumi and Kabir, Epicurus, Emerson, Vivekananda and Maharaja Sri Santananda Saraswati, a modern exponent of the philosophy of unity or Advaita. Nevertheless, the emphasis is on learning from the most powerful of teachers: our own experience.

WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM ATTENDING?

People who have completed the introductory course say it gave them:

    • A sense of real purpose and focus
    • A much greater sense of calm and serenity
    • A broadened understanding
    • Questions that made them think and reflect
    • Practical strategies for everyday living
    • Skills to take action instead of reacting
    • The company of people who want to figure out how life works
    • Skills to live life joyfully with freedom of mind

WHEN CAN I START?

Our next Wisdom Within course will be offered for free in term 1, February 2025

The ten-week course commences Tuesday 11 or Thursday 13 February at 7pm. The same course is presented on both days and students are welcome to alternate their day of attendance throughout the term.

All courses are held in person at our venue in Milton, Brisbane with a COVID safe plan in place.

For students who are located outside of Brisbane and would like to do the course online, please enrol via Practical Philosophy Australia. 

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COURSE START DATE
Tue 11 Feb, 7pm
or
Thu 13 Feb, 7pm

DURATION
The course runs for 10 weeks.
Each session goes for approximately 2.5 hours, including a break for refreshments.

COST
Free