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Published March 23, 2014 at 600 × 400 in Pietermaritzburg

Testimonials

“The School of Philosophy offers me the valuable opportunity to contemplate and express my basic concepts of life; and the chance to reflect on the ideas of the like-minded people in my class.”

“I go to the Philosophy School because it has helped me think about things I had not given much thought to before. It has helped me to think in a different way and to find new perspective on life, to focus on working out what is important, and to rediscover some of the joy in life which was there all the time. And it is great to do this with a fun bunch of people who are also searching and thinking and wanting to understand. It can lead you to a new dimension in your faith. It gives you time t… Read more

“Studying philosophy has kept life fresh and interesting. I am able to be objective and less limited by past conditioning. It has given me courage to feel deeply without being afraid of becoming lost. I have an inner steadiness and calm which endures through any storm. I have learnt the freedom of complete honesty and and the value of good company. I am never alone.”

I joined the school in October 2015. At the time I was a short-tempered young man and very bitter. My life was a mess, nothing I tried seem to work. And then classes began. In the beginning it was odd for me, it sounded so mystical and I never thought I’ll get the hang of it. For some time I would miss my practices at home, and be sustained by the group session. But then some shifts began to emerge in my life, I became more peaceful and could accept others as they are. Then I could accep… Read more

“I worry less, am more focused, alert and empathetic…I like to think!”

“I worry less, am more focused, alert and empathetic. I like to think!”

Over the past few years I have been part of the School of Philosophy and one of the great lessons has been looking at oneself rather than others. It says a lot about us when we judge another. I didn’t think I was judgemental person (maybe not outwardly or obviously) but as I learned what it is to truly love and accept other people I realised that there was plenty for me to work on. We are all living life through our own layers and conditioning. We cannot see other people’s layers so lets not be … Read more

I was in search of an authentic institution for Meditation for some time and found exactly what I had been looking for when I joined the School of Philosophy. I instantly felt that I am in the right place. The Teachings and the Facilitators are excellent. The result – positive changes in my life. I am inspired and attending Class is something that I look forward to week after week. I’ve met the most dignified and refined people. A Teaching I use daily which I learnt from the Sc… Read more