THE FIVE KOSHA
COURSE

The five 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.

Each 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.

A prerequisite for enrolment:
Completion of the first 9 courses.

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WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT?

The idea that the essence of each being is hidden within five kosha, or sheathes, has its origins in the ancient Taittirīya Upanishad. The Upanishad shows how a knowledge of these five sheathes can lead to a positive realisation of who I truly am.

Different philosophies interpret the teaching on the five kosha differently. We will take our lead from Advaita philosophy, which shows how these five kosha protect and nourish the essence of the human being, but also how they can stop the unwary soul from discovering who or what they really are. 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.

TOPICS EACH WEEK

The absolute hidden in all things

The Taittirīya Upanishad on the five kosha

Contentment

‘I’ and the body

Breaking free of the Koshas as limits

Food and the cycle of life

Breath and life-force

Mind-force

The knowledge-sheath

The bliss-sheath and pleasure

Senses and sense-organs

Discernment between self and not-self

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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)
Go to Face-to-Face courses

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
Go to online courses

*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.

Currently not being offered face-to-face in NSW this term.

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Currently not being offered face-to-face in QLD this term.

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Currently not being offered face-to-face in WA this term.

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ONLINE COURSE

Our next term intake for the Five Kosha is term 1, starting February 2024.

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INTAKE DATES

Courses commence 3 times a year:

Term 1 - February
Term 2 - May
Term 3 - September