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New location for S. Bay courses

Please note that a change of location for courses offered in the South Bay. The courses originally held in San Jose are now held in Campbell – here is the new address  

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Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet

On April 15th 2012 the talk by Mariam Safinia was titled MELTING THE HEART Kahlil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet’  with Mariam Safinia This Sunday morning talk was so well attended that it was literally ‘standing room only’. Here is your opportunity to hear the talk in its entirity.        

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Philosophy and Forgiveness

You are invited to a talk by Mr. Michael Posnick Senior member and Tutor at ‘The School of Practical Philosophy in New York’ PHILOSOPHY & FORGIVENESS ‘Our greatest need, our greatest challenge’ Sunday May 13th 2012, at 10:30 a.m. 5960 Stoneridge Drive (entrance in Chabot Drive), Pleasanton, CA 94588 All are welcome, admission is free

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Melting the Heart

You are cordially invited, together with friends and family, to explore the timeless wisdom of Kahlil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet’  with Mariam Safinia   MELTING THE HEART Sunday April 15th 2012, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 5960 Stoneridge Drive (entrance in Chabot Drive), Pleasanton, CA 94588 All are welcome, admission is free.

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The Way of the Artist

Mojdeh Saleh is a longtime student of The School of Practical Philosophy. She has a B.S. degree in Graphic Design and has worked in the field of advertising and design for several years. In recent years her focus has been on fine art and she has studied figure drawing and portrait painting. She is passionate [...]

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Spring term 2012

The Winter Term nears its end and the Spring Term Timetable is now ready. It would be much appreciated if you could sign up for next term in the few remaining sessions of this term and receive your gift of a free CD as an early bird incentive.  Early registration is necessary so we know how many [...]

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13 Philosophy and Fearlessness – Audio

What keeps each of us from living fully everyday, in every moment? What keeps us from experiencing the greatest expression of who we are? If you answered time, money, or some other circumstantial aspect of your life, chances are there is something else holding you back, and that is fear. In this excerpt from a [...]

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Wisdom Course – now offered in San Jose

WISDOM – An Introduction to Practical Philosophy is now also offered in San Jose Life is challenging. Fortunes can rise and fall. With wisdom and self knowledge, the inevitable uncertainties of life can be met intelligently and creatively. The principles learned and applied in this course will bring you clarity, happiness and freedom regardless of [...]

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Philosophy and Fearlessness

THE SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY Invites you, together with friends and family, to a talk by Mariam Safinia on PHILOSOPHY & FEARLESSNESS ‘One who knows himself transcends fear’ Sunday January 8th, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 5960 Stoneridge Drive (entrance in Chabot Drive), Pleasanton, CA 94588 All are welcome, admission is free and refreshments will [...]

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Philosophy and Real Happiness – Audio Podcast

We all want to be happy. Yet the stresses of daily life, the events in the world around us, and the ceaseless stream of our own thoughts, seem to always undermine, if not entirely extinguish, our ability to experience real lasting happiness. In this excerpt from a public talk at the School of Practical Philosophy, [...]

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