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MINDFUL PRACTICES

In 1953, Krishnamurti is noted as saying, “Conventional education makes independent thinking extremely difficult.” But the freedom to think independently and approach life fresh each day is a privilege that eludes many. If you commit to a single mindful exercise every day, you will experience a different sense of being.

Taking one day at a time, one moment at a time, step into our Mindful Meeting Place every Wednesday and feel the difference.

Online

Schedule: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:00 am
Start Date: September 30, 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Erika Caspersen
Fee: $50 – Free if taken with a Philosophy Course
Prerequisite: None

MARSILIO FICINO

One of the most influential minds of the Renaissance period, Ficino wrote letters about God, the Soul, Love and many other universal topics.  The discussion group will look at some of these letters to discover why they are timeless, and what messages are contained in them.

In Person

Schedule: Saturdays, 1:30-3pm
Start Date: October 3, 2026
Duration: 5 weeks
Tutor: Carolyn Cohen
Fee: $25 – Free if taken with a Philosophy Course
Prerequisite: None

MINDFUL PRACTICES

In 1953, Krishnamurti is noted as saying, “Conventional education makes independent thinking extremely difficult.” But the freedom to think independently and approach life fresh each day is a privilege that eludes many. If you commit to a single mindful exercise every day, you will experience a different sense of being.

Taking one day at a time, one moment at a time, step into our Mindful Meeting Place every Wednesday and feel the difference.

Online

Schedule: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:00 am
Start Date: April 22, 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Erika Caspersen
Fee: $50 – Free if taken with a Philosophy Course
Prerequisite: None

CONVERSATIONS WITH PLATO: THE REPUBLIC

Through readings and discussions of Plato’s Republic, the group explores innate human virtues – truth, justice, and wisdom, as well as other philosophical concepts.

The initial provocation is Socrates’ famous saying: “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

In interactive classes that are directed by experienced facilitators, participants read excerpts from this dialogue and discuss Socrates’ idea of the well-ordered state.

In Person

Schedule: Saturdays, 1:30-3pm (*new time)
Start Date: April 25, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Tutor: Carolyn Cohen
Fee: $50 – Free if taken with a Philosophy Course
Prerequisite: None