The Man and his Parrot

Who do you identify with more, the man or the parrot? Share your thoughts in the comments below. This story is from 'The Man Who Wanted to Meet God', as told by Shantananda Saraswati. Video by School of Philosophy Melbourne.

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This week we're commencing our introductory course at a new venue for SOP Melbourne - CERES Environment Park. CERES in East Brunswick is a former tip-site that has been transformed into an organic oasis over the past 35 years by the power of community. CERES is now the largest deliverer of environmental education in Victoria and they run a collection of social enterprises as well as being a free-to-enter place of green and beauty. We are very happy to have found a home there in 2017. Sign up to our introductory course at CERES on Wednesday nights: http://bit.ly/2keTrrP We also offer courses in Yarraville, the CBD, Hawthorn and Croydon.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr.

This school replaced detention with meditation. The results are stunning.

#ICYMI A school in the United States has been doing something different when students misbehave: offering #meditation. Instead of punishing disruptive kids, the Baltimore school has been sending them to the 'Mindful Moment Room' instead.

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Become more mindful, more connected and more alive in 2017. Sign up for our introduction to practical philosophy course and explore ways of bringing history’s great philosophical insights into your everyday life. The course is available from the week commencing 30th January 2017 in Melbourne's CBD, Hawthorn, Brunswick East and Yarraville. More info: http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/enrol (Photo by Annais Ferreira, flickr cc)

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Younger philosophy students from across the country are currently enjoying a week long retreat at the Sydney School's headquarters. Each morning they start at 6.30am with yoga, followed by meditation, and a wholesome day of philosophical contemplation, reflection, inspiring talks and good company. Here they are, enjoying the stillness and serenity bright and early on Tuesday morning.

Gardening Day at Villa Sophia

How Do We Break The Habit Of Excessive Thinking?

Philosopher and spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle explores the powerful addiction to thinking, offering ways to put a stop to thoughts and choose presence instead.

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"Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he or she is young, nor wearing in the search of it when she or he has grown old. For no age is too early or too late for the benefits of philosophy." Epicurus: Letter to Menoeceus Sign up for our introduction to practical philosophy course, which begins in the week commencing Monday 30th January 2017. It is offered in Yarraville, the CBD, Brunswick East, Hawthorn and Croydon. http://www.schoolofphilosophy.org.au/enrol #philosophy #mindfulness #meditation (Photo: Wendelin Jacober, flickr cc)

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CERES Environment Park

Explore the meaning of wisdom, truth and consciousness as you start the new year... A reminder that our introductory course commences at CERES Environment Park from 1st February 2017. Our practical philosophy courses are also available in Hawthorn, the CBD, Yarraville, Croydon, Geelong and Ballarat. Enrol now: http://bit.ly/2gKuB5U

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