THE FIVE SHEATHS
COURSE
The five sheaths (or kosha) work much like clouds when they cover the sun. The sun does not stop shining and is unaffected by the clouds and yet, when covered, its light appears much dimmer. When the clouds depart the sun is seen to be shining in all its glory still.
So it is with the essence of our being. It can be hidden from sight, but this does not mean that it has ceased to be. There is a story in the Taittirīya Upanishad Knowledge about how these five kosha are like nests for being. Although the five kosha can conceal the self from view, they can also be the very means for displaying the glory of the self.
A prerequisite for enrolment:
Completion of the first 9 courses.
WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT?
Each sheath (or kosha) is progressively more refined and more subtle than the one before. Understanding their nature means being free of their limits. Being free of their limits makes it possible to know your self as you truly are.
The second course in the 4th year, The Five Sheaths, explores the way in which our true selves are covered, what these coverings are, and how to dissolve them.
“Nature is a unity in diversity of phenomena; a harmony, blending together all created things, however dissimilar in form and attributes; one great whole animated by the breath of life. The most important result of an inquiry into nature is therefore to establish the unity and harmony of this, to comprehend nature, to lift the veil that shrouds her phenomena.”
'Cosmos' ~ Alexander von Humboldt
TOPICS EACH WEEK
What are the sheaths
Overvies of the 5 sheaths
The material sheath
The vital sheath
The mental sheath
The knowledge sheath
The bliss sheath
Training the mind through the senses
Discrimination through listening
The organs of knowledge
Sat, Cit and Ananda: Truth, Consciousness and Bliss
Our own Self as the source of joy.
COURSE FORMATS
FACE-TO-FACE
- 10-12 sessions
- Weekly face-to-face group sessions with a Tutor
- 2.5 hour sessions
- Course may include onsite workshop*
- Light refreshments served (Subject to COVID guidelines)
ONLINE
- 11 sessions
- Weekly live online group sessions with a Tutor
- 90 minute sessions
- Course includes a 1.5hr online workshop
- Refreshments not included
*Varies depending on location
** Concession rate available for online courses (Check eligibility)
FACE-TO-FACE COURSE
Our bricks and mortar schools in each state, whilst all being affiliated to our global network, are all independently operated. Course pricing for the face-to-face courses may vary from school to school. Please see the individual school websites via the links below for course pricing at your local school.
This course is not offered in NSW/ACT this term.
Please scroll down to view the online course options.
The Five Sheaths is not being offered in Brisbane this term.
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The Five Sheaths is offered in person in Perth.
Please contact gaik@philosophywa.com.au to enquire.
ONLINE COURSE
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28May
11. THE FIVE SHEATHS
Zoom OnlineWednesdays 7pm AEST (5pm AWST)The 5 SheathsSessions
Session 1
Wed 28 May 19:00 - Wed 28 May 20:30Zoom OnlineSession 2
Wed 04 Jun 19:00 - Wed 04 Jun 20:30Zoom OnlineSession 3
Wed 11 Jun 19:00 - Wed 11 Jun 20:30Zoom OnlineSession 4
Wed 18 Jun 19:00 - Wed 18 Jun 20:30Zoom OnlineSession 5
Wed 25 Jun 19:00 - Wed 25 Jun 20:30Zoom OnlineSession 6
Wed 02 Jul 19:00 - Wed 02 Jul 20:30Zoom OnlineSession 7
Wed 09 Jul 19:00 - Wed 09 Jul 20:30Zoom OnlineSession 8
Wed 16 Jul 19:00 - Wed 16 Jul 20:30Zoom OnlineSession 9
Wed 23 Jul 19:00 - Wed 23 Jul 20:30Zoom OnlineSession 10
Wed 30 Jul 19:00 - Wed 30 Jul 20:30Zoom OnlineSession 11
Wed 06 Aug 19:00 - Wed 06 Aug 20:30Zoom Online- $150.00 incl. GST
INTAKE DATES
Courses commence 3 times a year:
Term 1 - February
Term 2 - May
Term 3 - September