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The Wisdom of the Desert with Nicholas Buxton

Christian Scholars, #1

by Wise Studies, Revd Dr Nicholas Buxton ...

Series Book 1 - Christian Scholars
Over four lectures, Nicholas introduces us to the lives and sayings of the desert fathers, with a particular focus on the fascinating writings of Evagrius of Pontus (c. 345-399). In doing so, he makes the wisdom of the desert relevant to contemporary spiritual practice.The course begins by looking at the origins of Christian monasticism during the third century CE, when thousands of men and women ... Read more

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Over four lectures, Nicholas introduces us to the lives and sayings of the desert fathers, with a particular focus on the fascinating writings of Evagrius of Pontus (c. 345-399). In doing so, he makes the wisdom of the desert relevant to contemporary spiritual practice.The course begins by looking at the origins of Christian monasticism during the third century CE, when thousands of men and women
... Read more
Essentials of Buddhist Philosophy with Bee Scherer

Buddhist Scholars, #1

by Wise Studies, Bee Scherer ...

Series Book 1 - Buddhist Scholars
This course introduces key concepts of Indian Buddhist thought. Over 5 lectures Bee explains the fundamental themes and problems of Buddhist Philosophy from the early Buddhist teachings on 'suffering', 'karma' and 'No-Self', to the later schools of thought around 'emptiness' and 'mind-only'.Each chapter introduces another layer of Buddhist philosophical development and depth. The course forms a ... Read more

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This course introduces key concepts of Indian Buddhist thought. Over 5 lectures Bee explains the fundamental themes and problems of Buddhist Philosophy from the early Buddhist teachings on 'suffering', 'karma' and 'No-Self', to the later schools of thought around 'emptiness' and 'mind-only'.Each chapter introduces another layer of Buddhist philosophical development and depth. The course forms a
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The Neoplatonic Imagination with Angela Voss

Neoplatonist Scholars, #1

by Wise Studies, Angela Voss ...

Series Book 1 - Neoplatonist Scholars
These three lectures are an introduction to one of the most important schools of philosophy in the ancient world, the followers of Plato (c.348-428 BCE) who are now called the Neoplatonists. Writing from roughly 100 to 500 CE, these philosophers offered interpretations of Plato's ideas from varying perspectives but always focussing on the nature of the human soul, and its relationship with the ... Read more

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These three lectures are an introduction to one of the most important schools of philosophy in the ancient world, the followers of Plato (c.348-428 BCE) who are now called the Neoplatonists. Writing from roughly 100 to 500 CE, these philosophers offered interpretations of Plato's ideas from varying perspectives but always focussing on the nature of the human soul, and its relationship with the
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Tantra: Theory and Practice with Professor Gavin Flood

Hindu Scholars, #1

by Wise Studies, Gavin Flood ...

Series Book 1 - Hindu Scholars
Over five lectures, Gavin Flood, professor of Hindu Studies and Comparative Religion in the Theology and Religion Faculty at Campion Hall at Oxford University, gives an overview of the history, theory and practice of Tantra. He explores aspects from the Śaiva Siddhānta tradition to the Non-Saiddhāntika, to Buddhist tantra. He gives an overview of the many developments in thought, cosmologies and ... Read more

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Over five lectures, Gavin Flood, professor of Hindu Studies and Comparative Religion in the Theology and Religion Faculty at Campion Hall at Oxford University, gives an overview of the history, theory and practice of Tantra. He explores aspects from the Śaiva Siddhānta tradition to the Non-Saiddhāntika, to Buddhist tantra. He gives an overview of the many developments in thought, cosmologies and
... Read more
The Spanish Mystics: Ecstasy and Communion with Peter Tyler

Christian Scholars, #2

by Wise Studies, Peter Tyler ...

Series Book 2 - Christian Scholars
In these four talks, Peter Tyler explores the factors that contributed to the rise of mystical writing in 16th Century Spain. He traces the particular history of the Peninsula that shaped the milieu within which mysticism flourished at this time.One of the most popular and approachable Christian saints of all time, St Teresa of Avila (1515 – 1582) is justly celebrated as one of the key writers in ... Read more

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In these four talks, Peter Tyler explores the factors that contributed to the rise of mystical writing in 16th Century Spain. He traces the particular history of the Peninsula that shaped the milieu within which mysticism flourished at this time.One of the most popular and approachable Christian saints of all time, St Teresa of Avila (1515 – 1582) is justly celebrated as one of the key writers in
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The Upanishads: Stories of the Self with Graham Burns

Hindu Scholars, #3

by Wise Studies, Graham Burns ...

Series Book 3 - Hindu Scholars
In this 5 lecture series Graham Burns gives a broad overview of the Upanishads, explaining the history and culture in which they arose. He takes you through several themes that are explored in some of the more prominent Upanishads. He illuminates important concepts that begin to form the foundation of much of Indian thought. Graham presents this lecture series in a clear, intelligent way that is ... Read more

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In this 5 lecture series Graham Burns gives a broad overview of the Upanishads, explaining the history and culture in which they arose. He takes you through several themes that are explored in some of the more prominent Upanishads. He illuminates important concepts that begin to form the foundation of much of Indian thought. Graham presents this lecture series in a clear, intelligent way that is
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Unveiling the Divine Feminine with Angela Voss

Neoplatonist Scholars, #2

by Wise Studies, Angela Voss ...

Series Book 2 - Neoplatonist Scholars
Botticelli's Primavera and The Birth of VenusIn these two lectures about Sandro Botticelli (1444-1510) and the meaning behind two of his best loved paintings, Angela introduces you to the esoteric worldview which flourished in the early centuries CE in cultural centres such as Alexandria in Egypt, and was reborn in Renaissance Europe. In fifteenth century Florence, a group of intellectuals centred ... Read more

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Botticelli's Primavera and The Birth of VenusIn these two lectures about Sandro Botticelli (1444-1510) and the meaning behind two of his best loved paintings, Angela introduces you to the esoteric worldview which flourished in the early centuries CE in cultural centres such as Alexandria in Egypt, and was reborn in Renaissance Europe. In fifteenth century Florence, a group of intellectuals centred
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Swami Vivekananda and his legacy with Gwilym Beckerlegge

Hindu Scholars, #2

by Wise Studies, Gwilym Beckerlegge ...

Series Book 2 - Hindu Scholars
In this 5 part lecture series Gwilym Beckerlegge discusses the life and legacy of Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), the Hindu teacher who was arguably the first 'global guru'. Vivekananda has been influential in shaping, among other things, Hindu notions of social activism, and what has come to be known as Modern Yoga, which is now practised beyond India. Gwilym covers the influence of Vivekananda's ... Read more

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In this 5 part lecture series Gwilym Beckerlegge discusses the life and legacy of Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), the Hindu teacher who was arguably the first 'global guru'. Vivekananda has been influential in shaping, among other things, Hindu notions of social activism, and what has come to be known as Modern Yoga, which is now practised beyond India. Gwilym covers the influence of Vivekananda's
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Lives of the Buddha with Sarah Shaw

Buddhist Scholars, #2

by Wise Studies, Sarah Shaw ...

Series Book 2 - Buddhist Scholars
In this ten part lecture series Sarah Shaw explores several stories from the Jatakas, stories of the previous lives of the Gautama Buddha both in human and animal form. The stories are entertaining and allegorical. Sarah connects these tales from 4th and 5th century B.C.E. with their relevance for our lives today.Session 1: Sarah discusses the Bodhisatta vow and the 10 perfections, The Dīpaṃkara ... Read more

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In this ten part lecture series Sarah Shaw explores several stories from the Jatakas, stories of the previous lives of the Gautama Buddha both in human and animal form. The stories are entertaining and allegorical. Sarah connects these tales from 4th and 5th century B.C.E. with their relevance for our lives today.Session 1: Sarah discusses the Bodhisatta vow and the 10 perfections, The Dīpaṃkara
... Read more
How Yoga Came to Britain by Suzanne Newcombe

Hindu Scholars, #4

by Wise Studies, Suzanne Newcombe ...

Series Book 4 - Hindu Scholars
Over three sessions Suzanne explores how yoga came to Britain, covering the individuals and movements that influenced the exchange between the yoga from India, and the cast of characters in Britain that eagerly received these exotic ideas and practices that have become part of mainstream, modern life.Session 1: Suzanne introduces British travelogues from India in the seventeenth century, the ... Read more

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Over three sessions Suzanne explores how yoga came to Britain, covering the individuals and movements that influenced the exchange between the yoga from India, and the cast of characters in Britain that eagerly received these exotic ideas and practices that have become part of mainstream, modern life.Session 1: Suzanne introduces British travelogues from India in the seventeenth century, the
... Read more
Moses, Mount Sinai and Early Christian Mystics with Ann Conway-Jones

Christian Scholars, #3

by Wise Studies, Ann Conway-Jones ...

Series Book 3 - Christian Scholars
Moses' encounter with God on the summit of Mount Sinai, as told in the biblical book of Exodus, contains a number of peculiarities and paradoxes. Early Christian mystics seized on these as clues to the spiritual understanding of Moses' experiences, and as guides to the practice of contemplation.In this course we will examine five moments in Moses' ascent of Mount Sinai: his entry into the darkness ... Read more

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Moses' encounter with God on the summit of Mount Sinai, as told in the biblical book of Exodus, contains a number of peculiarities and paradoxes. Early Christian mystics seized on these as clues to the spiritual understanding of Moses' experiences, and as guides to the practice of contemplation.In this course we will examine five moments in Moses' ascent of Mount Sinai: his entry into the darkness
... Read more
The Early Teachings of the Buddha with Sarah Shaw

Buddhist Scholars, #3

by Wise Studies, Sarah Shaw ...

Series Book 3 - Buddhist Scholars
This lecture series with Sarah Shaw looks at several texts in the Pali Canon from the Dīgha Nikāya, the "collection of long discourses". Sarah explores the Buddha's teachings on subjects including meditation, ethics, meditative states and conditionality. This series is an excellent foundation for understanding the underpinnings of all Buddhist philosophy.The discourses are set within narratives of ... Read more

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This lecture series with Sarah Shaw looks at several texts in the Pali Canon from the Dīgha Nikāya, the "collection of long discourses". Sarah explores the Buddha's teachings on subjects including meditation, ethics, meditative states and conditionality. This series is an excellent foundation for understanding the underpinnings of all Buddhist philosophy.The discourses are set within narratives of
... Read more

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