10 week course at Aylesbury, Oxford & Waterperry
Practical Philosophy
from East & West
Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living.
Practical life skills with enough toughness to last a lifetime.
Discover the Wisdom Within
Waterperry House: is an established centre for mindfulness, teaching, and meditation retreats with over 35 years of experience.
Philosophy aims to set you free. Free from pressures and worries, free from limiting ways of thinking, free to grow and be yourself.
Take your first steps to freedom with our 10 week course.
A Sat Nav for Life: Practical Philosophy & Mindful Living helps you to find direction in life.
Local Courses
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Peace of Mind
A safe space with experienced & supportive tutors & others looking to philosophy to set them free.
Practical Wisdom
Courses in practical wisdom for everyday living. Meet with like minded individuals.
Offer only £75
Introductory offer – 10 week course only £75. (Normally £90). Limited spaces.
This popular course is practical rather than academic and draws on sources of wisdom from East and West, past and present.
"The knowledge and experience that I have gained from the philosophy classes has helped me to discover more about myself and better prepare for dealing with life's daily surprises and challenges."
Explore Life To The Full…
The Aylesbury, Oxford & Waterperry courses offer a practical means to discover fully who we are, understand how to relate to the world we live in and see what gets in the way of being happy, peaceful and free.
Students are invited to see life as a place to test the words of the wise through practical and mindful exercises.
10 weekly sessions
The ten weekly sessions explore central human questions through discussion, practical observation, conversation and reflection in good company.
“The daily awareness exercises … have changed my thinking and I feel more relaxed about situations in the media and other aspects of my daily life.”
How it works
A tutor presents philosophical ideas, and leads a discussion based on what arises in the group. Being practical rather than academic, the emphasis is on personal knowledge and experience. Students are encouraged neither to accept nor reject the ideas put forward, but to test them in practice for themselves, in the light of their own experience.
Self-enquiry through practical philosophy
Themes included in the course…
The Next Introductory Courses
- AYLESBURY COURSE: Wednesday 1st May 2024
- 7pm - 9:15pm
- Aylesbury Multicultural Centre, Friarscroft Way, HP20 2TE
- OXFORD COURSE: Monday 29th Apr 2024
- 7pm-9:15pm
- Wesley Memorial Church Rooms, New Inn Hall St, OX1 2DH
- Waterperry Course: Saturday 4th May 2024
- 10am - 12:15
- Waterperry House, Waterperry Gardens, nr Wheatley, OX33 1JZ
- There will be a refreshment break
- Limited Places
- Introductory Offer only £75 (Normally £90)
- Contact:
- Tel: 07856 197881
- [email protected]
How to Enrol
- Step 1 - Click 'ENROL NOW' & enter details
- Step 2 - Pay Course Fee on Eventbrite
- Step 3 - Receive your receipt and course details by email.
Frequently asked questions
The course is practical in the sense that it takes philosophical ideas and shows how they can be of direct use in our everyday lives. The intention is to stimulate enquiry and through this expand the way we look at the world and ourselves.
Online or by calling 07856 197881.
If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email with your day of attendance. If you register by any means other than online, you will receive a receipt confirming your registration.
Yes, we have local venues at Oxford OX1 2BZ and at Waterperry House OX33 1LA. There are also many other local venues in other parts of the UK where you can attend the course face-to-face.
No, all you need is an open and enquiring mind. The course is intended for everyone, regardless of education, occupation, race, political or religious belief.
First you need to enrol on a course. The in-person courses are available in Oxford and Waterperry and at many other venues up and down the UK. A local Oxford map can be found on this page.
If you have any questions simply call us on 07856 197881 or by emailing [email protected]
What some of our students say...
“Absolutely loving the course!! …Really changing how I think about things and life in general.”
“...I am benefiting greatly from the content and the practical nature of it. Thank you, it is enriching my life.”
“The daily awareness exercises … have changed my thinking and I feel more relaxed about situations in the media and other aspects of my daily life.”
"The knowledge and experience that I have gained from the philosophy classes has helped me to discover more about myself and better prepare for dealing with life's daily surprises and challenges."