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.

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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.

Glasses

COURSE FORMATS

FACE-TO-FACE

$150-220* 10-12 weeks*
  • 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)
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ONLINE

$150** 11 weeks
  • 11 sessions
  • Weekly live online group sessions with a Tutor
  • 90 minute sessions
  • Course includes a 1.5hr online workshop
  • Refreshments not included
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*Varies depending on location

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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.

The Five Sheaths is not being offered face-to-face in NSW this term.

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ONLINE COURSE

  • 29
    Jan

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    Mon 29 Jan 14:00 - Mon 29 Jan 15:30
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    Mon 05 Feb 14:00 - Mon 05 Feb 15:30
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    Mon 12 Feb 14:00 - Mon 12 Feb 15:30
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    Mon 25 Mar 14:00 - Mon 25 Mar 15:30
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    Tue 30 Jan 19:00 - Tue 30 Jan 20:30
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    Tue 06 Feb 19:00 - Tue 06 Feb 20:30
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    Tue 13 Feb 19:00 - Tue 13 Feb 20:30
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    Tue 20 Feb 19:00 - Tue 20 Feb 20:30
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    Tue 27 Feb 19:00 - Tue 27 Feb 20:30
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    Tue 02 Apr 19:00 - Tue 02 Apr 20:30
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    Tue 09 Apr 19:00 - Tue 09 Apr 20:30
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  • 31
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    Wed 31 Jan 19:00 - Wed 31 Jan 20:30
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    Wed 07 Feb 19:00 - Wed 07 Feb 20:30
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  • 01
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    Thu 01 Feb 10:00 - Thu 01 Feb 11:30
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    Thu 08 Feb 10:00 - Thu 08 Feb 11:30
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  • 02
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    Fri 02 Feb 12:30 - Fri 02 Feb 14:00
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  • 03
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    Sat 03 Feb 15:00 - Sat 03 Feb 16:30
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    Sat 10 Feb 15:00 - Sat 10 Feb 16:30
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    Sat 09 Mar 15:00 - Sat 09 Mar 16:30
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    Sat 30 Mar 15:00 - Sat 30 Mar 16:30
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    Sat 06 Apr 15:00 - Sat 06 Apr 16:30
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