Past Events
Philosophy in Action Day – 9th June 25
Working together with love and mindful attention Sunday June 9th – from 9:30 – 16:00 St Catherines School House, 26a Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU2 4DJ
June 30, 2025
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Courses
Sanskrita Language Group
Sanskrita Language Group The Sanskrita language is ancient in origin and rich beyond measure in wisdom, holding within its form the knowledge of Truth and
June 23, 2025
Courses
Shakespeare Reading Group
The Guildford Shakespeare Reading Group These groups are intended to provide an opportunity to discover truths about human life as expressed in Shakespeare’s plays and
June 23, 2025
Courses
Plato Reading Group
The Guildford Plato Reading Group The Guildford Plato reading group invite you to join us. Tuesday mornings 8 – 9 am on zoom, no previous
June 23, 2025
Events
Spring Term Talks Programme
Spring Term 2025 Talks Programme We have a regular programme of talks each term Check back here once specific dates and subjects are announced
April 28, 2025
Past Events
Britain’s Unwritten Constitution – 30th March 25
The most remarkable political achievement in history? Sunday 30th March 2025, 10 am St Catherines School House, 26a Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU2 4DJ In September
March 23, 2025
Past Events
Introduction to Meditation – 23rd March 25
Sunday 23rd March – Introduction to Meditation After attending the Practical Philosophy course for a few terms, participants are offered the opportunity to take up
March 16, 2025
Past Events
The United States Constitution – 9th March 25
The most remarkable political document in history? Sunday 9th March 2025, 10 am St Catherines School House, 26a Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU2 4DJ The US
March 2, 2025
Past Events
Brush Up Your Shakespeare! – 23rd November 24
Performed by Stephen Bagnold, William and Patti Wray Saturday 23rdth November 2024 7:30 pm St Catherines School House, 26a Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU2 4DJ Extracts
November 17, 2024
Past Events
Beauty and the built environment – 24th March 24
A talk by Yolande Hesse, long term student in the school and former Architectural Designer explores this subject Sunday 24th March 2024 10am St Catherines
March 17, 2024
How our introductory courses work
A tutor presents philosophical ideas, and leads a discussion based on what arises in the group. Being practical rather than academic, the emphasis is on personal knowledge and experience. Students are encouraged neither to accept nor reject the ideas put forward, but to test them in practice for themselves, in the light of their own experience.
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Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living. Meet with like minded individuals.
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Introductory offer – 10 week course only £10. (Was £65). Limited spaces.
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Some of the themes included in the introductory course:
- Relevance of philosophy to today’s world
- Meeting the challenges of life, with wisdom
- The importance of observation and stillness
- The spirit of enquiry
- Seeing things as they are, rather than as we imagine them to be
- Living in the present moment
- Employing reason in discussion and making decisions
- Different levels of awareness
- Acting with justice
- What changes our states of mind and emotions
- Questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What is life about?
- What in essence, is human nature?
- The nature of beauty and reason
- States of attention and personal freedom
- and so much more...
