The School of Practical Philosophy & Meditation

The School of Practical Philosophy & Meditation Our Wisdom of Work 4-week course is open to the community! Online, starting the week of 10/28.

A SCHOOL FOR SELF DISCOVERY

Since its founding in New York in 1964, The School of Practical Philosophy has sought to communicate what the great teachers of mankind have told us about the true nature of humanity, our purpose in the creation, and how we might live a happy, full, and useful life. From the very beginning, the School has drawn men and women of all ages and all walks of life who have wanted to simplify their lives and realize the benefits accorded by true wisdom, consciousness and joy. Through the school, these students have found guidance that is both systematic and gentle; techniques that are simple yet effective; and the good company of others searching for truth and a methodology to apply it for the good of all. Hospitality is the first rule of the School of Practical Philosophy. This principle ensures that the school remains an environment suffused with a generous spirit of love, and provides a setting in which wisdom naturally flourishes. As such, The School of Practical Philosophy is run by its students on a voluntary basis. The tutors are also students who have studied the School’s teachings and philosophy for many years; they serve without receiving any monetary compensation, precisely because they want others to benefit from this knowledge as well.

In collaboration with Roost Studios and Art Gallery, the School held a Plein Air Art Walk at the picture perfect Borden ...
06/26/2025

In collaboration with Roost Studios and Art Gallery, the School held a Plein Air Art Walk at the picture perfect Borden Estate earlier this month. Now, the gorgeous work of the 17 local artists who took part in the event is available as part of an auction benefitting both organizations. Take a look and bid on your favorites through June 28!

Join us for Plein Air Art at the Borden Estate online art auction, a fundraising initiative that brings together art, education and community. This event showcases original works created by artists on-site at the beautiful Borden Estate, with proceeds supporting both the artists and two local nonpro...

“The root of joy is gratefulness…. It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.”David Ste...
06/05/2024

“The root of joy is gratefulness…. It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.”

David Steindl-Rast (b.1926)
American Benedictine Monk

“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Why? Because every human being has a root in the Unity, and to reject any par...
06/04/2024

“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Why? Because every human being has a root in the Unity, and to reject any part of the Unity is to reject it all.”

Baal Shem Tov (1698-1760)
Founder of Hasidic Judaism

“Compassion is the keen awareness of the interdependence of all things.”Thomas Merton (1915-1968)American Trappist Monk
06/03/2024

“Compassion is the keen awareness of the interdependence of all things.”

Thomas Merton (1915-1968)
American Trappist Monk

“Anything you are exclusively attached to and identify with ends up distorting and limiting awareness.”Ken Wilber (b.194...
06/01/2024

“Anything you are exclusively attached to and identify with ends up distorting and limiting awareness.”

Ken Wilber (b.1949)
American Writer

“The question ‘Who am I?’ is not really meant to get an answer. The question ‘Who am I?’ is meant to dissolve the quest...
05/30/2024

“The question ‘Who am I?’ is not really meant to get an answer. The question ‘Who am I?’ is meant to dissolve the questioner.”

Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950)
Indian Sage

“All things arise when the appropriate conditions are present, and all things pass away as conditions change. Behind the...
05/29/2024

“All things arise when the appropriate conditions are present, and all things pass away as conditions change. Behind the process, there is no “self” who is running the show.”

Joseph Goldstein (b.1944)
American Writer and Teacher

“Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”Hermann Hesse (1877...
05/28/2024

“Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”

Hermann Hesse (1877-1962)
German Writer

05/27/2024

Be Silent and Listen

“Live in the world like a waterfowl. The water clings to the bird, but the bird shakes it off. Live in the world like ...
05/26/2024

“Live in the world like a waterfowl. The water clings to the bird, but the bird shakes it off. Live in the world like a mudfish. The fish lives in the mud, but its skin is always bright and shiny.”

Ramakrishna (1836-1886)
Indian Mystic

05/25/2024

Quiet Woman

“When you sit, everything sits with you.”Shunryu Suzuki (1904-1971)Japanese Zen Monk
05/24/2024

“When you sit, everything sits with you.”

Shunryu Suzuki (1904-1971)
Japanese Zen Monk

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