Philosophy Works

Philosophy Course and Meditation

Explore life’s questions and discover lasting happiness through philosophy and meditation!

Philosophy Works, our popular 10-week introductory philosophy course, guides you to discover your natural happiness and wisdom within. The lively inquiry-based conversations will provide tools and techniques to help you experience joy and freedom while feeling more present and connected to those around you. You will learn about the benefits and practice of mantra-based meditations, which is taught in the next course.

Each week we use wisdom from great philosophers to discuss topics such as:

🔆 The Wisdom within yourself

🔆 Levels of Awareness

🔆 The Power of Full Attention

🔆 The Proper Use of Reason

🔆 Mindful of the Beauty Around Us

What Students are Saying

Students at The School of Practical Philosophy & Meditation talk about what makes the work done at the School practical rather than theoretical.

The interactive philosophy course examines life-changing ideas you can immediately use in your work and personal life. As a result, you’ll get real-world solutions that lead to effectiveness and clarity and eliminate negative thinking. Learn from the great teachers and become more confident, attentive, and content in the face of life’s many challenges.

Spring term starts the week of April 8^th, 2024.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Philosophy means ‘the love of wisdom’, and wisdom helps us master the art of living. In this philosophy course, you learn how to apply wisdom practically in your life.

This is not an academic course of philosophical ideas. Rather, it offers proven principles enabling you to live a more fulfilling life through greater awareness. The effectiveness of Practical Philosophy is found in your personal experience.

The curriculum is inspired by the philosophy of unity or Advaita and embraces a wide range of ideas, tapping into the wisdom of the great minds of the East and West, including Plato, Socrates, the Buddha, Shakespeare, Emerson, and Shri Shantananda Saraswati.

Much of the learning experience comes from your fellow students and their own innate wisdom. The classes are led by tutors, who are also students in the School. The tutors have been practicing Practical Philosophy for many years and offer their own insights.

What I have learned here is not theoretical. We discuss going through our daily lives and applying new skills and ways of experiencing things that allows me to cultivate more insight, happiness, and calmness.

– Student

This class leads to further philosophy courses on topics such as Love, Reason, and Meditation.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

What I have learned here is not theoretical. We discuss going through our daily lives and applying new skills and ways of experiencing things that allows me to cultivate more insight, happiness, and calmness.

— Student

What I have learned here is not theoretical. We discuss going through our daily lives and applying new skills and ways of experiencing things that allows me to cultivate more insight, happiness, and calmness.

— Student

Details

– Introductory philosophy courses begin the week of April 8^th, 2024. Registration is opening soon.
– Class duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes, once a week, for 10 weeks.
– Registration fee is $10. The class is offered as a gift to the community.
– Classes are online on Zoom. In-person classes are available at 12 East 79th Street and 184 Duane Street in Manhattan, New York City, and at the Borden Estate, 846 Borden Circle, Wallkill, NY 12589.
– Click here to view our registration policies.

Weekly Topics Include:
– The wisdom within yourself
– Levels of awareness
– The power of full attention
– The proper use of reason
– Mindful of the beauty everywhere

Schedule and Registration

Please register for any ONE of the following Spring term classes. All class times are in US Eastern Time.

Monday Evenings

7:00pm – 8:45pm

In-person at

12 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

Monday Evenings

7:00pm – 8:45pm

In-person at

Laughing Man Cafe, 184 Duane St, New York, NY 10013

Monday Evenings

7:00pm – 8:45pm

Online

Via Zoom

Monday Evenings

7:00pm – 8:45pm

In-person at

846 Borden Road, Wallkill, NY 12589

Tuesday Evenings

7:00pm – 8:45pm

In-person at

Laughing Man Cafe, 184 Duane St, New York, NY 10013

Wednesday Evenings

7:00pm – 8:45pm

In-person at

12 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

Wednesday Evenings

7:00pm – 8:45pm

Online

via Zoom

Wednesday Mornings

9:30am – 11:15am

Online

via Zoom

Thursday Evenings

7:00pm – 8:45pm

Online

via Zoom

Saturday Mornings

10:00am – 11:45am

Online

via Zoom

In-Person Locations

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Laughing Man Cafe, Tribeca

184 Duane St, New York, NY 10013

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The School of Practical Philosophy & Meditation

12 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075

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The School of Practical Philosophy & Meditation

323 Borden Circle, Wallkill, N.Y.

Ready To Sign Up?

Philosophy Works is accessible to all who are sincerely interested in self-discovery. All that is needed is an open mind and a willingness to examine the ideas that govern one’s life. Sign up today!

… or take a look at some of our other courses.