Writing on philosophy, art, nature, and the examined life, from the tutors and students of the School.
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Things we think will make us happy often don't. Mis-wanting is wanting something that won't make us happy. So who's telling us we want these things? Peter Whitfield introduces Shri Shantananda Sarasvati who used many stories in his teachings. From the book: 'The Man Who Wanted to Meet God', one sto
'The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to procure the largest quantity of feathers with the least possible amount of hissing.' - Jean-Baptiste Colbert How might this be done today, not only to enhance the creation of wealth but for the benefit of all? Take a look at our short an
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Fresco paintings depicting scenes from the Upanishads and stories from Shri Shantananda Sarasvati cover the walls from ground to second floor. It was a highly ambitious plan to decorate the walls of Waterperry House in Oxfordshire, completed in 2006. This involved re-discovering the exacting art of
In this era of material abundance, our senses are stimulated constantly, but it doesn't always translate into lasting happiness. Is there a different way? Can the wisdom of Lao Tzu shed light on cultivating a more joyful life? Ling Jin and Andy Lee present Lao Tzu, who wrote Dao De Jing. He was a l
We're absolutely delighted that some of our students have taken the time to record themselves speaking about how they found the Practical Philosophy course.
So what is meditation? It's the art of getting yourself to rest. All the activities come to rest. You focus on the mantra. That in itself brings about restfulness. You sit, silently, and you listen to the mantra. The act of listening to that helps you to focus. You go inward. Anger becomes lower, y
What are the principles that can allow an expanding human race to continue to live on earth in harmony with nature?
Peter McLoughlin, a student of the School, spoke to an audience in London about the latest scientific insights into meditation.
Why do we work? Is it only to pay the bills? Gibran tells us of a different motivation for work. Mark Rassie explores the concept of work as love made visible looking at The Prophet, by Khalil Gibran, the Lebanese poet, artist, philosopher and mystic. The Prophet was published in 1923 - a series o
How do emotions and related behaviours trigger similar emotions and behaviours in others? What impact does this have on happiness, health and productivity? Starting in an educational context, Hilary Wyatt, headteacher, will explore its wider importance in developing positive and sustainable team cul
James is a nuclear and aerospace engineer, contracting with the Marshall Space Flight Centre, which is a NASA centre in Huntsville, Alabama. He's also a practical philosopher. One of his projects is the space launch system; he's currently working on a nuclear rocket project. He was attracted to this
