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 decades!

Information about a selection of courses to be offered in term 3, 2026 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.

Knowledge and Freedom

What is the difference between knowledge and information? How is information transformed into knowledge? How can knowledge enable freedom? We will consider knowledge that enables us to live wisely.

Prerequisite: completion of the Emotional Freedom course.

Freedom in Action

The aim of Practical Philosophy is to be free. Last term we began to explore philosophical freedom. As part of freedom, we seek to see everything in proper perspective, to realise our full potential, to come to know ourselves. This term we will continue to deepen our consideration of freedom through the realm of action.

Prerequisite: completion of the Freedom course.

The Absolute

In Advaita philosophy that which is the cause of the universe is called the Absolute. This course explores the concept of the Absolute and its nature as understood within the Advaita tradition.

The Law of Three

 We consider in detail the law of three, which describes the operation of the three guṇāh, the three primary forces or energies in creation.

The Desire for Truth

We explore the desire for truth and how it may be strengthened and cultivated. We consider the divine qualities described in the Bhagavad Gītā, beginning with fearlessness, and examine the steps towards realising the truth: the desire for truth, followed by decision and effort.