Ongoing Courses

After completing the Introductory and Foundation courses, you are invited to continue your adventure in practical philosophy. Further courses are offered, which serve to expand and deepen students’ appreciation of the search for wisdom. 

Practical philosophy is not so much a subject of study as it is a way of life, and these courses provide the opportunity for ongoing exploration. There are many students around the world who have been attending the School’s courses for several decades!

Information about the next courses to be offered in term 3, 2025 (commencing in September) is available below.

Eligibility criteria may apply to ongoing courses and students transferring from other locations or returning from a break in attendance are invited to contact us before enrolling.

The Law of Three

This term we will consider in detail the law of three, which describes the operation of the three guṇāh, the three primary forces or energies in creation. We were first introduced to the concept of the guṇāh, sattva, rajas and tamas, in our first term of Philosophy. The knowledge of the guṇāh is the key to self-mastery. Knowledge of their play brings greater understanding of all aspects of life. Ultimately it leads to transcendence and freedom from their influence. The Bhagavad Gītā says that this knowledge releases us from bondage and carries us to liberation.

Prerequisite: completion of the Philosophy as a Way of Life

Emotional Freedom – Online only

We all experience emotions; these may change from moment to moment throughout the day. By and large all the circumstances we encounter both internally and externally lead to an emotional response.The emotions we experience have a significant effect on our experience of life. Indeed, in many ways they create our lives. Therefore, it is well worth enquiring as fully as we can into this. We will consider emotions which are more likely to be freeing and liberating and contrast with those which are more likely to be binding.

Prerequisite: completion of the Freedom in Action – online course.

The Absolute – Online only

Advaita philosophy says that the Self is identical with that which is the cause of the universe. This is a challenging concept. In Advaita philosophy that which is the cause of the universe is called Brahman. This Sanskrit word is usually translated as the Absolute. This term we will consider the concept of the Absolute and the nature of the Absolute as it is described in Advaita philosophy.

Prerequisite: completion of the Harmony – online course