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Introductory Meetings
The Philosophy of the Cosmic Dance
Study Group meetings
Joining: for associates and
members only
Time: weekly during term time
(day and time varies)
Place: Colet House and other
locations
Cost: no charge
Non Duality Workshop
Joining: at the door
Time: 10.30–12.30 pm first
Sunday of month during
term time
Place: Colet House, West London
Cost: no charge
For further details:
info@studysociety.org
or call 020 8741 6568
Advaita study groups
We hold weekly group meetings to study and discuss the teachings from the Advaita tradition. Advaita means non-dual: it means that in reality everything is an aspect of one undivided whole. The usual sense of separation is seen as being artificial and the remedy is practical: to become more unified.
Introductory Meetings for newcomers are held at Colet House from time to time, and outside London on application. See Facebook for more details. These courses are based on informal, small group sessions meeting once a week. There is no charge.
The Philosophy of the Cosmic Dance is an introduction to the non-dual Advaita philosophy. It is a series of dialogues that explore the perennial philosophy that lies behind the world's great wisdom traditions.
We will examine the dance of our identity and the dance of creation, while exploring the question "Who is it that dances?".
The emphasis is on direct practical experience and takes place in an informal and friendly atmosphere at Colet House.
During the discussions use will be made of different symbols that express this central idea, including the dance of Shiva, the symbolism of the Whirling Dervish ceremony from the Mevlevi tradition of Rumi and a simple framework of knowledge from the Indian Advaita tradition.
Dates: See Facebook for details.
Study Group Meetings at a more advanced level are open to associates and members of the Society. Each term a new theme is chosen and people explore the topic in an atmosphere of friendly and informal dialogue.
Weekly study groups are held at Colet House and around the UK in Bath, Bookham (Surrey), Frensham (Hants), Pewsey (Wilts), West Oxfordshire, Southwold (Suffolk), Burton-on-Trent (Derbys), Cheltenham (Glos), Hawkhurst (Kent), Lewes (Sussex), Manchester, Preston (Lancs), and Northumberland. If you would like further details, please contact the office.
Non Duality Workshop
The Non Duality Workshop offers a place where insights and experiences of non duality can be shared, calling on teaching from whichever source is found to be of value. It has no set format. Non members of the Society are especially welcome and the meetings are found to be of particular help to those who have spent some time investigating the non dual concepts and wish to test their understanding with others of a like mind.
Meetings are at Colet House on the first Sunday of each month during term time from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.