School of Practical Philosophy http://practicalphilosopher.org Pleasanton CA Wed, 16 May 2012 20:23:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Copyright © School of Practical Philosophy 2012 paul@creatability.com (The School of Practical Philosophy) paul@creatability.com (The School of Practical Philosophy) self-help 1440 http://practicalphilosopher.org/podcast/ppplogo2012.jpg School of Practical Philosophy http://practicalphilosopher.org 144 144 Teachings designed to uncover our full potential and our universal nature; self realization. These public talks given by Mariam Safinia are made available through the School of Practical Philosophy in California. The School of Practical Philosophy in California offers systematic study and practical guidance for anyone seeking self-realization and a deeper experience of life. The course curriculum is inspired by the universal teachings of great thinkers from both East and West and is offered three times a year. Visit www.practicalphilosopher.org for information on course schedules and location. Philosophy, Podcast, Mariam, Safinia, self-realization, Advaita, storytelling, Non-duality, meditation The School of Practical Philosophy The School of Practical Philosophy paul@creatability.com no no New location for S. Bay courses http://practicalphilosopher.org/new-location-for-s-bay-courses/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/new-location-for-s-bay-courses/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:32:56 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=1117 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

Bldg. D. Rooms 38/39
1 West Campbell Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008

Map – Directions

 

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/new-location-for-s-bay-courses/feed/ 0 Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet http://practicalphilosopher.org/kahlil-gibrans-the-prophet/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/kahlil-gibrans-the-prophet/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:04:28 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=1087 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.

Listen to Melting the Heart

Melting The Heart - Talk April 15 2012   Melting The Heart - Talk April 15 2012

 

 

 

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/kahlil-gibrans-the-prophet/feed/ 0 Philosophy and Forgiveness http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-forgiveness/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-forgiveness/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:56:45 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=1074

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

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-forgiveness/feed/ 0 Melting the Heart http://practicalphilosopher.org/melting-the-heart/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/melting-the-heart/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:37:07 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=1057 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.

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/melting-the-heart/feed/ 0 The Way of the Artist http://practicalphilosopher.org/the-way-of-the-artist/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/the-way-of-the-artist/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:33:04 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=1053 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 about art and would like to share the joy she feels with others. I have asked Mojdeh to offer a class in drawing at our School for those of us who are interested.

I am the first to sign up.

This is what Mojdeh says about the role of art in her life: “I find I am at peace when I paint or draw. It is perhaps the easiest place in my life for tuning out the busy thoughts and just being in the moment. I would like to share this feeling of fulfillment. Let me help you get in touch with your creative side. Set aside any ideas about your relationship to art; no previous experience in drawing or philosophy is needed.

We will begin our sessions by pausing and clearing our mind, we will be reminded to allow the creative energy to flow through us by keeping our attention where the working surfaces meet.
To free us up, we will practice leaving behind judgment of ourselves and others and giving up any expectations of producing a masterpiece! In each class we will be given useful techniques to help us express what we see. Each person will draw differently and that is the beauty of art.

Our medium will be watercolor pencils; supplies will be provided at a charge of $15.

You are requested to arrive 10 minutes early to set up.

Details

Fridays: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.   Starting April 20th 2012

Course Fee: $120 (plus $15 supply fee) for eight weekly sessions

Location: 5960 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton

Please email Mariam Safinia if you would like to register for this class, or call (925) 828 8695

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/the-way-of-the-artist/feed/ 0 Spring term 2012 http://practicalphilosopher.org/spring-term-2012/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/spring-term-2012/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:50:59 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=1031 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 to expect in each class next term and can plan accordingly.

Also, please mark the start of term talk in your calendars; this is planned for April 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the School – an invitation will follow in due course.  It is a great occasion to introduce friends and family to our School.

Love to you all, Mariam

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/spring-term-2012/feed/ 0 13 Philosophy and Fearlessness – Audio http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-fearlessness-audio/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-fearlessness-audio/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:29:56 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=947 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 public talk at the School of Practical Philosophy, Mariam Safinia explores the first steps to transcending fear.

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-fearlessness-audio/feed/ 0 0:07:30 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 e[...] 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 public talk at the School of Practical Philosophy, Mariam Safinia explores the first steps to transcending fear. audio, Blog, Podcast The School of Practical Philosophy no no Wisdom Course – now offered in San Jose http://practicalphilosopher.org/wisdom-course-san-jose/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/wisdom-course-san-jose/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:19:38 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=931 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 external circumstances. [Details]

Classes start Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.  February 23rd 2012

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3151 Union Ave., San Jose, CA 95124

Ten Weekly Sessions – Fee: $95 – You are invited to attend the first session as our guest

 

For more information call (925) 828-8695  or  email us

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/wisdom-course-san-jose/feed/ 0 Philosophy and Fearlessness http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-fearlessness/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-fearlessness/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:45:43 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=906 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

Please RSVP to (925) 828-8695 or EMAIL US

All are welcome, admission is free and refreshments will be served

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-fearlessness/feed/ 0 Philosophy and Real Happiness – Audio Podcast http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-real-happiness-2/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-real-happiness-2/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:42:19 +0000 jeffw http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=796 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, Mariam Safinia provides some useful reminders on how we can actually live a life of real happiness.

This talk was given by Mariam Safinia of the School of Practical Philosophy in California.

Listen to the complete talk on the Audio Page

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-real-happiness-2/feed/ 0 0:06:44 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[...] 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, Mariam Safinia provides some useful reminders on how we can actually live a life of real happiness. This talk was given by Mariam Safinia of the School of Practical Philosophy in California. Listen to the complete talk on the Audio Page audio, Blog, Podcast The School of Practical Philosophy no no