School of Practical Philosophy http://practicalphilosopher.org Pleasanton CA Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:21:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Copyright © School of Practical Philosophy 2011 paul@creatability.com (The School of Practical Philosophy) paul@creatability.com (The School of Practical Philosophy) 1440 http://practicalphilosopher.org/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.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. Practical, Philosophy, Podcast, Mariam, Safinia, self-realization, Eastern, Philosophy, Western, Philosophy, Non-duality The School of Practical Philosophy The School of Practical Philosophy paul@creatability.com 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 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.

Listen to Philosophy and Real Happiness: Where Is it? Can Everyone Access It? And Never Lose it?

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 We all search for a happiness http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-real-happiness/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-real-happiness/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:01:37 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=778 Friends of ours, whose son aged 29 had gone to Ghana to do volunteer work, heard last week that he had died under mysterious circumstances.
As soon as I heard the news, I called them in London. The daughter answered the phone and I realized that I didn’t really have anything helpful to say about the unexpected death of such a young person, except the usual expressions of consolation about loss, fortitude and prayers etc.

Afterwards, I sent an email to the parents who had been too distraught to speak on the phone. I said,

Life is an amazing show; we rejoice when babies are born, we mourn when people die and we live in the illusion that everything will always be there. The truth is that everything will come to pass, all those we love, everything we own and all that we believe.
Time eventually erases all traces of our existence; the only thing we can do is watch, witness and marvel at this changing show – at times joyous and often painful.

On Sunday, September 18th 2011, The School of Practical Philosophy invites all those interested in such matters to a talk entitled “Philosophy & Real Happiness”.

We all search for a happiness which is independent of external circumstances and one which is constant.

Is such a thing possible? Can it be available to any of us?

If you are interested, join us together with your friends and family, because you are cordially invited to a talk by Mariam Safinia entitled

PHILOSOPHY & REAL HAPPINESS

  • Where is it?
  • Can anyone access it?
  • And never lose it?

Sunday, September 18th, 2011
From 10 a.m. to 12 noon
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, refreshments will be served

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-real-happiness/feed/ 0 Philosophy Talk broadcast on July 31st 2011 http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-talk-broadcast-7-31-2011/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-talk-broadcast-7-31-2011/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:45:14 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=768 Several students and I were recently interviewed for a segment on the radio show “Philosophy Talk” which aired on Sunday July 31st at 10 a.m. on 91.7 FM.

We have been fortunate to get a copy of the segment  – to list to it please click on  PLAY below, the controls will appear automatically, but most of all……. ENJOY!!!

Listen to Your Word is Your Bond
]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-talk-broadcast-7-31-2011/feed/ 0 PHILOSOPHY & HAPPINESS – an invitation from the School http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-happiness-an-invitation-from-the-school/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-happiness-an-invitation-from-the-school/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:13:19 +0000 admin http://practicalphilosopher.org/?p=732 You are cordially invited, together with your friends and family, to a talk by Mariam Safinia entitled

PHILOSOPHY & HAPPINESS

  • Where is it?
  • Can anyone access it?
  • And never lose it?

Sunday, September 18th, 2011
From 10 a.m. to 12 noon
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, refreshments will be served

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-happiness-an-invitation-from-the-school/feed/ 0 One Day Workshop for Young Adults http://practicalphilosopher.org/one-day-workshop-for-young-adults/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/one-day-workshop-for-young-adults/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:51:29 +0000 admin http://74.53.32.157/~schoolpp/?p=693 Following on from the Young Philosopher’s Club (for the 10 to 16 year olds) we wanted to address the next age group who may have already left home and not yet found their place in society.

To this end we have arranged a one day taster of Practical Philosophy.
Relationships, work, what constitutes success and living a purposeful life may be some of the issues which occupy the mind at this stage of life. To have access to time tested principles and a space to consider some of these questions could be just what some young people are looking for.

The day is organized by two young practical philosophers, themselves leading busy professional lives while investing wisely in self development. We hope this will appeal to our younger audience and initiate a taste and curiosity to know more and attend a full course in the near future.

This workshop is held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 17th 2011 at 5960 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton and at just $30 (including lunch) affords our young adults a taste of self-development and what the school can do to help them find their way in life.

Don’t delay, do sign up now – Contact us

]]> http://practicalphilosopher.org/one-day-workshop-for-young-adults/feed/ 0 Philosophy and Love: What is This Thing Called Love? http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-love-what-is-this-thing-called-love/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/philosophy-and-love-what-is-this-thing-called-love/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:13:54 +0000 admin http://74.53.32.157/~schoolpp/?p=59 Love or the blockage of the flow of love is the motivation behind all human activity whether we’re conscious of it or not. Mariam Safinia explores this most noble and vexing aspect of the human experience.

Listen to Philosophy and Love: What is This Thing Called Love?

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-love-what-is-this-thing-called-love/feed/ 0 All The World’s A Stage http://practicalphilosopher.org/all-the-world%e2%80%99s-a-stage/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/all-the-world%e2%80%99s-a-stage/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:49:14 +0000 admin http://74.53.32.157/~schoolpp/?p=61 All the world’s a stage and we are merely players. So often we play our parts with great earnestness in pursuit of one fleeting happiness after another and we seem to be always at the effect of our circumstances. In this highlight from a talk entitled All the World’s a Stage, Mariam Safinia addresses this dilemma and points us to that which is limitless and constant beyond the illusion of form and roles.

Listen to All The World's A Stage

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/all-the-world%e2%80%99s-a-stage/feed/ 0 Your Word is Your Bond http://practicalphilosopher.org/your-word-is-your-bond/ http://practicalphilosopher.org/your-word-is-your-bond/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:52:13 +0000 admin http://74.53.32.157/~schoolpp/?p=64 Our thoughts and our words have power. We are actually the creators of our experience. Here Mariam Safinia explores the value and importance of cultivating congruency between our words and our actions, and the transformation that can occur when we move from willfulness to willingness.

Listen to Your Word is Your Bond

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

Listen to the complete talk on the Audio Page

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