FREEDOM COURSE
This course explores the nature of freedom and our preconceived ideas which may limit our sense of freedom. The desire for freedom is common, however without awareness in and of the present moment, it’s impossible to see the way forward. We cannot act freely, so we react with knowledge from the past or desire for the future. Either way, we are simply recycling experience. The thing is to be, here and now, instead of constantly becoming something other than what we are.
A prerequisite for enrolment:
Completion of The Wisdom Within, Happiness, Love and Presence of Mind course.
WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT?
What is the true nature of freedom? How may it be experienced fully and constantly? How is freedom lost? How does this apply both to individuals and to societies?
An Indian wisdom tradition lists wonder as one of nine motive forces and Socrates said Philosophy begins in wonder so let’s start our exploration there. During this term we accompany Odysseus on his journey to Freedom looking at some of the obstacles he encounters on his return home.
We practice the principles of a dialectic conversation and address freedom of speech. As well as Homer we look at the Chandogya Upanishad, Steven Hawking and Shakespeare’s “All the worlds a stage”.
TOPICS EACH WEEK
Freedom, Truth and Love
Freedom and the Play of Life
Freedom of Speech
Dialectic and Freedom
The Journey to Freedom
Emotional Freedom
Freedom and the Heart
Valuing Freedom
Freedom from Tyranny
Freedom and Humanity
Freedom and True Being
COURSE FORMATS
FACE-TO-FACE
- 11-12 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)
REGISTER : FACE-TO-FACE COURSE
Our next term intake is for term 3, 2022, starting September.
The Sydney School will be offering the Freedom course in Term 2 on the following days:
Wednesday: 9:30am Wahroonga
If the above times are not suitable, scroll down to view the online course options.
Face to Face 'Freedom' course is not being offered in QLD this term.
Please scroll down to view the online course options.
REGISTER : ONLINE COURSE
Our next term intake is for term 3, 2022, starting September.
Course commenced - for late registration call 0413433062
INTAKE DATES
Courses commence 3 times a year:
Term 1 - February
Term 2 - May
Term 3 - September