School of Practical Philosophy

11/27/2025

Hear the full context of this quote at our Free Special Event on December 13th!

Everyone is welcome!
Register on our website www.schoolofpracticalphilosophy.ca.

11/26/2025

💡 Your Path to a Wiser 2026 Starts Now!

❗️​*EARLY BIRD DEAL*: Secure 10% OFF❗️

​Are you ready to explore the big questions and find practical wisdom for modern life?

​Register for any of our Early Level courses by December 20, 2025, and receive a 10% discount on your course fee.

🎁 Give yourself (or a friend) the gift of clarity and purpose next year!

​Valid on the following:
▪︎ ​Philosophy Works! (In-person or Online)
▪︎ ​Philosophy & Happiness
▪︎ ​Philosophy & Freedom
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Enroll now at: www.schoolofpracticalphilosophy.ca

11/24/2025

Philosophy requires us to look beyond the obvious.
Regardless of how people are acting, go beyond the outer expression to where their love might live.

11/23/2025

✨️THANK YOU all for a wonderful Fall term.✨️

We're looking forward to seeing you next at the End of Term Special Event on December 13th!

❗️Important Dates:
Dec 13 | *End of Term Special Event*
1965 Conversations Diamond Anniversary
Jan 17 | Winter 2026 Open House (in-person)
Jan 17 | Winter Courses Begin
Jan 19 | Online Open House & Courses Begin

11/23/2025

11/20/2025

We are in the final week of classes for this term - Week 🔟!

📢 Classes for the Winter Term start January 17, 2026! Registration is OPEN. Take advantage of our *Early Bird Discount*!! 📢

11/20/2025

True happiness is unlimited.
It may be experienced personally but can't be contained.
Therefore, look to find ways in which you may give happiness rather than claim it.

11/18/2025

Recap of week 9️⃣

11/16/2025

✨️Join us for our *End of Term Special Event!* All are welcome and it's free!✨️

Leon McLaren, the founder of The School of Practical Philosophy first met with Shri Shantananda Saraswati on December 11, 1965 and had many conversations that laid the foundation for The School.

Join us as we read out loud the "1965 Conversations" to celebrate this milestone.

The intention is that the more the content of The Conversations is realized in experience and valued by us, the more likely it is that it will endure and inspire for 1000 years and beyond.

📅 Saturday, December 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 am EST | Drop-in & stay as long as you wish
📍 Hybrid | In-person @ 29 Madison Avenue and virtual via Zoom
👥 All are welcome! Invite your friends & family
💲 No fee!
📝 Register at www.schoolofpracticalphilosophy.ca

Send us a DM if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

11/14/2025

Allow love to arise at the only time it can live, in this moment now.

11/11/2025

Today marks the beginning of Week 9️⃣, a fresh opportunity to tackle new challenges and achieve our goals!

11/11/2025

❄️ We're thrilled to share our Winter Newsletter with you today! Click below to read.

✨️ In this edition, we're excited to detail our Special Events that will inspire you in December and January, our class offerings for the New Year and a thought-provoking book review.

✉️ Sign up for our quarterly newsletter on our website or send us a DM!

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