Practical Philosophy of East and West

Workshop Series - The Power of Myth: Workshop 1. Myths, Symbols and Rituals

Tue, Sep 22 · 6:30 PM BST

The Bridge 73 – 81 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0NQ, The Bridge 73 – 81 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0NQ,, United Kingdom, GB

This is a paid event, tickets available via Eventbrite for the whole SERIES or for the single SESSION.
Three workshops on the universal language of myth and symbolism, revealing how ancient myths can offer wisdom for meeting life's challenges. This session is Workshop 1 of 3 on how Myths, Symbols and Rituals open a path to the Sacred and provide timeless maps for understanding ourselves.

For thousands of years, myths have helped human beings understand dimensions of life that the rational mind alone struggles to grasp—love, death, destiny, transformation and the mystery of existence. Great philosophers such as Plato used myths to express profound philosophical truths, while their archetypal patterns continue to inspire modern stories such as The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.

Spread across three evenings, this workshop series explores the universal language of myth and symbolism, revealing how ancient myths can illuminate our inner life, deepen our understanding of ourselves and others, and offer practical wisdom for meeting life's challenges. Tickets on this event listing are for all 3 workshops.

Topics

Workshop 1. Myths, Symbols and Rituals - 22 September
How myths open a path to the Sacred and provide timeless maps for understanding ourselves and navigating the trials and turning points of life.

Workshop 2. Eros and Psyche - 29 September
One of the most beautiful myths of the ancient world, revealing the journey of the soul, the nature of love, and the transformative power of inner trials.

Workshop 3. The Odyssey - 6 October
Odysseus' epic journey as a timeless allegory of the human search for wisdom, self-mastery, and the return to our true home.

The workshop dates are 22 September, 29 September and 06 October, time 18.30-20.30pm with Q&A session afterwards at a nearby pub .

Workshop Series - The Power of Myth: Workshop 2. Eros and Psyche

Tue, Sep 29 · 6:30 PM BST

The Bridge 73 – 81 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0NQ, The Bridge 73 – 81 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0NQ,, United Kingdom, GB

This is a paid event, tickets available via Eventbrite for the whole SERIES or for the single SESSION.
Three workshops on the universal language of myth and symbolism, revealing how ancient myths can offer wisdom for meeting life's challenges. This session is Workshop 2 of 3: a beautiful ancient myth revealing the journey of the soul, the nature of love and the transformative power of inner trials

For thousands of years, myths have helped human beings understand dimensions of life that the rational mind alone struggles to grasp—love, death, destiny, transformation and the mystery of existence. Great philosophers such as Plato used myths to express profound philosophical truths, while their archetypal patterns continue to inspire modern stories such as The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.

Spread across three evenings, this workshop series explores the universal language of myth and symbolism, revealing how ancient myths can illuminate our inner life, deepen our understanding of ourselves and others, and offer practical wisdom for meeting life's challenges. Tickets on this event listing are for all 3 workshops.

Topics

Workshop 1. Myths, Symbols and Rituals - 22 September
How myths open a path to the Sacred and provide timeless maps for understanding ourselves and navigating the trials and turning points of life.

Workshop 2. Eros and Psyche - 29 September
One of the most beautiful myths of the ancient world, revealing the journey of the soul, the nature of love, and the transformative power of inner trials.

Workshop 3. The Odyssey - 6 October
Odysseus' epic journey as a timeless allegory of the human search for wisdom, self-mastery, and the return to our true home.

The workshop dates are 22 September, 29 September and 06 October, time 18.30-20.30pm with Q&A session afterwards at a nearby pub .

Workshop Series - The Power of Myth: Workshop 3. The Odyssey

Tue, Oct 6 · 6:30 PM BST

Location not specified yet

This is a paid event, tickets are available for the whole SERIES or single SESSION via Eventbrite.

Three workshops on the universal language of myth and symbolism, revealing how ancient myths can offer wisdom for meeting life's challenges. This is Workshop 3 of 3, unveiling Odysseus' epic journey as a timeless allegory of the human search for wisdom, self-mastery and our return home.

For thousands of years, myths have helped human beings understand dimensions of life that the rational mind alone struggles to grasp—love, death, destiny, transformation and the mystery of existence. Great philosophers such as Plato used myths to express profound philosophical truths, while their archetypal patterns continue to inspire modern stories such as The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.

Spread across three evenings, this workshop series explores the universal language of myth and symbolism, revealing how ancient myths can illuminate our inner life, deepen our understanding of ourselves and others, and offer practical wisdom for meeting life's challenges. Tickets on this event listing are for Workshop 3 on 6 October.

Topics

Workshop 1. Myths, Symbols and Rituals - 22 September
How myths open a path to the Sacred and provide timeless maps for understanding ourselves and navigating the trials and turning points of life.

Workshop 2. Cupid and Psyche - 29 September
One of the most beautiful myths of the ancient world, revealing the journey of the soul, the nature of love, and the transformative power of inner trials.

Workshop 3. The Odyssey - 6 October
Odysseus' epic journey as a timeless allegory of the human search for wisdom, self-mastery, and the return to our true home.

The workshop dates are 22 September, 29 September and 06 October, time 18.30-20.30pm with Q&A session afterwards at a nearby pub .

Philosophies of East & West - First Evening to 18 Week Course, Islington

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM BST

New Acropolis School of Philosophy, 18 Compton Terrace, London, GB

This is a free event but seats must be reserved, tickets available here via Eventbrite. More information on the course itself and course fee in Philosophies of East & West - Philosophies of East & West 18-week course

Overview
Introduction to the major concepts from Eastern & Western Philosophy, exploring their relevance and practical application.

Philosophy means the love of wisdom, and being a philosopher essentially means having an active attitude and awareness towards life.

We are all born philosophers, with a natural need to ask questions and with the intuition that there are answers to be found. Every civilisation has tried to pass on its wisdom, leaving us a vast heritage of useful knowledge and experiences to rediscover.

Explore the timeless ideas that have inspired and guided humanity throughout history and their relevance and practical application for our lives.

This 18-week course will introduce you to the major concepts of Eastern and Western Philosophy with a focus on their application in daily life.

Philosophy means love of wisdom (philo-sophia) and is an active attitude of awareness towards life. In this sense, we are all born philosophers, with an innate need to ask questions and with the intuition that there are answers to be found. Every civilisation has passed on to us its experience and understanding of life. However, most of us have had little opportunity to learn about the vast heritage of ideas that have inspired and guided humanity throughout history.

Introductory Evening: The first evening is free and introduces the course and gives the opportunity to see if this is what you are looking for. There will be two classes and a 30min break in the middle with refreshments.

Applications & Enrolment: ​The course fee is £290 which can be paid upon enrolment online or on the evening. The application form is found here Application - Philosophies of East & West. For the best experience, we cap group size to a maximum 12 participants.

Course Content Topics are arranged under three headings: Ethics, Sociopolitics and Philosophy of History.

Ethics - Understanding yourself Ethics enquires about moral principles and the impact of individuals on their environment. It is also related to happiness, as it helps us to find the right inner attitude to deal with different life situations in ways that are beneficial to ourselves and others. The topics are: Introduction to Ethics and the philosophies of India, Tibet, Buddhism and China (Confucius).

Sociopolitics - Living together in harmony with others Sociopolitics looks at relationships in society, both between individuals and between the individual and the group. It is concerned with finding principles by which we can create harmonious communities where everyone can flourish. The topics are: Introduction to Sociopolitics, the philosophies of Plato & Aristotle, Justice in Ancient Egypt, Neoplatonism, Importance of Education, the Stoic Philosophers.

Philosophy of History - Being part of something greater We are all products of history and at the same time we all contribute to making history. Philosophy of History seeks wisdom in the study of the past and how to apply lessons of history to the present. The topics are: Introduction to Philosophy of History, History and Mythology, Cycles of History, Freedom and Destiny, Hermetic Sciences.

This first evening can be attended for free as a taster session to Philosophies of East & West, however if you are interested in learning more about the full 18-week course and applying, please visit philosophiesofeastandwest.org
For further enquires or if you have any questions, please contact us on events@newacropolisuk.org