This Sacred Land
Saturday 21 December 2024: The School of Philosophy Oxford - Winter Solstice at Yew Henge, Waterperry
Midwinter at Yew Henge hosted by The School of Philosophy Oxford
The circle of yew trees planted at Waterperry in the pattern of Stonehenge is maturing into a sacred place. Eight times a year, on the cross and cross-quarter days, a small group meets to celebrate the seasons. There is a procession, some role-playing of characters from Arthurian legend, acknowledgement of the ancestors and the spirits of place. It is open to those of all faiths and none and will appeal to those wishing to deepen their connection to the land and the planet.
You are invited to join us for the Midwinter celebration on Sunday 21 December to start the Christmas holiday off with a bow to the ancient tradition of greeting the winter solstice.
On Saturday afternoon there will be short talks by Simon Buchanan, David Hockley and Linda Proud, followed by procession to Yew Henge to watch the celebration. Afterwards there will be a seasonal supper around the firepit, weather permitting. Otherwise, indoors.The talks will be on the Wheel of the Year, the Way of the Druid and Earth Energies at Waterperry.
Wrap up warm, wear sturdy shoes and bring a torch or lantern.
Tickets £10
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For any queries contact Schoolofphilosophyoxford@gmail.com
Saturday 29 March 2025: The School of Philosophy North East – Pilgrimage to the North York Moors- Daffodil Walk followed by a visit to the Church of St Mary
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Daffodil Walk, Farndale followed by a visit to the Church of St Mary, Lastingham “Come and delight in the simple beauty of one of Britain’s l oveliest landscapes. The open moorland plateau of the North York Moors is dissected by gentle valleys, streams and rivers. Grand panoramas across the lonely wilderness of heather moorland await you. Nestled in a beautiful valley, is an intimate and very ancient building – come along and rest there a while.” For those attending there will be a meet up at 10.30am on the morning of the event, to begin the Daffodil walk at 10.45am. Walk at your own pace and do as much or as little as you wish. When you are ready, make your way to the Parish Church of St Mary, Lastingham for a self guided tour. Your spiritual discipline for the day: Feel the feet on the ground! Connect with listening! For full details click here Feel free to just turn up or register your interest to receive further information.
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Sunday 02 June 2024: The School of Philosophy and Economic Science London - Inspiration Day - Living in Harmony with Nature
A day of practical classes and presentations devoted to a life in harmony
with the natural world around us and our essential nature within.
Sunday 16 - Thursday 20 June and Friday 21 June 2024: The School of Philosophy St Albans - The Power Of Pilgrimage
Join us in St Albans this June as we explore and celebrate pilgrimage, from how the inspiring story of our country's first Christian martyr shaped the city of St Albans to the meaning pilgrimage has for people in this multicultural community today.
As part of the School’s This Sacred Land initiative, and in celebration of its fifty years in Hertfordshire, the School of Philosophy St Albans warmly invites you to take part in a programme of events:
Pilgrimage Walk - Sunday 16 - Thursday 20 June
Join students of the School of Philosophy, St Albans, family and friends as they walk the St Alban’s Way, a 35 mile pilgrimage walk in five stages from London to St Albans. Join in for as much or as little as you like. Free event. All welcome.
The Power of Pilgrimage’ - Friday 21 June
A series of events throughout the day, including a special ‘Power of Pilgrimage’ cathedral tour, Pilgrims Lunch and a public talk and discussion on This Sacred Land: Pilgrimage Today.
Saturday 13 July 2024 - The School of Philosophy and Economic Science London - Economics Symposium - The Spirit of Law and Economics
In person and Online
A wise person* said “We should take recourse to our own sacred natures. A natural solution has a sweetness of its own while a forced solution does not”.
Where did the fine principles of the English Common Law system come from? What guided their refinement and acceptance in the world? What did inspire those formulations of fine economics principle that encourages freedom and prosperity for all?
As we look around us, we may see anything but sweetness in laws that constrain natural freedoms, and an economics that constrains prosperity of all to benefit of a few.
And yet the Common Law expresses the spirit of freedom under law, everyone’s essential freedom to act reasonably with compassion in society; Adam Smith’s inspiration lay in the natural benevolence among human beings in working together for a more fulfilling life.
Join this day of presentations and discussions to be reminded of naturalness, sweetness and human potential.
* Teachings of His Holiness Shantanand Saraswati, A Selection. The Society for the Study of Human Being, New York.
Various dates between 16 July - 03 September 2024: School of Philosophy Scotland - Summer Lectures
This Summer’s lectures from the School of Philosophy in Scotland will reflect on our relationship with This Sacred Land; from the spiritual to its safeguarding for the future.
The programme offers a diverse range of talks spanning early beliefs and connections with the landscape and all that it gives life to.
These lectures are available to students and friends of the School.