Foundational Courses
Philosophy 2: Happiness (In-person at Uptown)
There is an ancient saying: May all be happy, may all be without disease, may all have well-being and none be in misery of any sort. Like the verse, this course encourages people to find the happiness that exists inside themselves, dissolves conflict and creates harmony and health. The aim of philosophy is happiness.
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Hosted at The Rudolf Steiner School 15 East 78th Street New York, NY 10075. Fee $90.
Philosophy 2: Happiness (Online)
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-8:45 PM. Online. Fee $90.
Philosophy 2: Happiness (Online)
Meeting Saturday Mornings from 10:00 AM-11:45 AM. Online. Fee $90.
Philosophy 3: Love (In-person at Downtown)
Love unites and makes whole. But in a world where divisions of all kinds prevail, including those within ourselves, a conscious consideration of love is necessary. Through systematic inquiry and a set of practical exercises, Philosophy 3 aims to help students dissolve feelings of separation and become more aware of the pure love that lives inside us all.
Meeting Tuesday Evenings from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, 184 Duane St, New York, NY 10013. Fee $90.
Philosophy 3: Love (In-person at Hudson Valley)
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-8:45 PM, 846 Borden Circle Wallkill, NY 12589. Fee $90.
Philosophy 3: Love (Online)
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-8:45 PM. Online. Fee $90.
Philosophy 4: Presence of Mind (Online)
Philosophy 4 considers the powers of mind that make countless daily decisions that shape our world. Some of these decisions are made with a present mind and heart, while others are made in agitation or sleep. These decisions bear fruit and affect our lives and the lives of those around us. By making an effort to let go of agitation and distraction we move closer to the presence of mind everyone desires.
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-8:45 PM, Online. Fee $90.
Philosophy 4: Presence of Mind (In-person at Uptown)
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Hosted at The Rudolf Steiner School 15 East 78th Street New York, NY 10075. Fee $90.
Philosophy 5: Freedom (Hudson Valley)
• What is true freedom? • How may we find freedom in the play that is life? • The introduction of meditation. • Meditation and true freedom. • The extent to which our lives are free or determined. • The importance of resolution in accessing freedom. • The importance of connecting to stillness during the day.
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-8:45 PM. 846 Borden Road, Wallkill, NY 12589. Fee $90.
Philosophy 5: Freedom (Online)
Meeting Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 PM-8:45 PM. Online. Fee $90.
Philosophy 5: Freedom (In-person at Uptown)
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Hosted at The Rudolf Steiner School 15 East 78th Street New York, NY 10075. Fee $90.
Philosophy 7: Emotional Freedom (In-person at Uptown)
This class presents emotional freedom as a practical means for discovery of one’s Self. The topics include binding and liberating emotions. This class is for meditating students only.
Meeting Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Hosted at The Rudolf Steiner School 15 East 78th Street New York, NY 10075. Fee $90.
Philosophy 7: Emotional Freedom (Online)
Meeting Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 PM-8:45 PM, Online. Fee $90.
Philosophy 10: Decision (In-person at Uptown)
What do we base decisions on and what effect do these decisions have on our lives? What practical decisions can we take to lead a life more connected to the universal and less restricted to the individual? This class is for meditating students only.
Meeting Monday and Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Hosted at The Rudolf Steiner School 15 East 78th Street New York, NY 10075. Fee $90.
Philosophy 11: The 5 Sheaths (Online)
Is there natural law that leads to prosperity and well-being for all? This class will use the ten-fold Sanatan Dharma to explore the practical application of law in our lives, using examples from Western philosophy. This class is for meditating students only.
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-8:45 PM. Online. Fee $90.
Philosophy 11: The 5 Sheaths (In-person at Uptown)
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM. Hosted at The Rudolf Steiner School 15 East 78th Street New York, NY 10075. Fee $90. Fee $90.
Ongoing Courses
N-GB
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM-8:45 PM. Online. Fee $175.
N-JB
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM. Online. Fee $175.
N-MH
Meeting Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM. Online. Fee $175.
N-SG
Meeting Monday Evenings from 7:00 PM. Online. Fee $175.
N-SF
Meeting Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 PM. Online. Fee $175.
N-EN
Meeting Monday Afternoons from 1:00 PM. Online. Fee $175.
Advanced Courses
The School’s Advanced Courses comprise a series of subjects that delve deeply into timeless teachings about the Self, natural law, creation, truth, and knowledge. Advanced Courses are enhanced by a commitment to meditation, and to service, which brings the principles presented in the classroom to life in ways both practical and profound.
M-MS
Meeting Mondays at 7:00 PM.
M-HS
Meeting Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.
M-ESC
Meeting Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.
M-AZ
Meeting Monday at 7:00 PM.
M-PS
Meeting Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.
M-ESU
Meeting Tuesday at 7:00 PM.
S-BSGL (6 AM)
Meeting Sundays at 6:00 AM.
S-DBG
Meeting Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.
S-BRS
Meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.
S-DWG
Meeting Tuesdays at 6:00 AM.
S-HSG
Meeting Tuesdays at 6:00 AM.
S-KKGL (9 AM)
Meeting Sundays at 9:00 AM.
S-KKL
Meeting Tuesdays at 6 AM.
S-RBGL
Meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.
S-RFL
Meeting Wednesdays at 6 AM.
S-RSL
Meeting Saturdays at 9:00 AM.
Supplemental Courses
The School occasionally offers recurring events and special courses that can supplement students’ studies. Please note that some course prerequisites may be necessary to enroll.
Emerson Study Group
The teaching of Ralph Waldo Emerson is an expression of the highest spiritual knowledge — the philosophy of Unity. Drawing on the wisdom from Plato and the East, Emerson knew from direct experience and observation that Unity is the true reality. He spoke of "one mind common to all," and of "one soul which animates all things." His writings are both revolutionary and reflective and can help inspire our work toward self-reliance and freedom.
Classes meet select Saturdays (10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/07 & 11/21) at 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Listening Matters
An exploration into the art of shwaranam, listening.
Classes meet select Thursdays (10/8, 10/15, 10/22, & 11/5) at 6:30 PM-8:00 PM.
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