Introduction to Indian philosophies
with Laura Liberal and Silvia Patrick
Photo by Alberto Beggs © All Rights Reserved
"I had read much philosophy and religious history of India and I was deeply convinced of the value of the wisdom of the East." C.G. Jung
For those who practice Yoga but also for those who are passionate about philosophy and East, You can not miss a passage from India and from his personal and multifaceted philosophical system.
The traditions that have taken place in different periods, the influences on the forms of thought consequent to the facts of history, give us a complex web of paths, which in fact are named darśana, translatable Visions.
Hence the title of this path between the paths.
The word darśana [1] It is often interpreted precisely with the term "philosophy" although a more accurate translation would be the one that goes back to the etymology of the word matrix (drs – see): would be more appropriate, therefore, to speak of "perspective", "Viewing angle", "perspective (on the existing)”. The term has, however, been widely used just to indicate specific and different intellectual traditions. In parallel the same term is used in another sense, ie to indicate both the "contemplative view" that the devotee (bhakta) It addresses the image or representation of a god, is the benevolent gaze of the gods turns to the devotee.
Unity is the inability to see at creating misunderstandings and confusion experiential, causing the indistinguishability between perishable and imperishable, between pure and impure, between discomfort and ease, between self and non-self, which is summed with the term avidyā [2]. Translated often with "ignorance", It is actually more properly translated as "not to see how things are"; blurred, mental darkness, that has to do with the view: we always talk of a see or not see, of a capacity of cognition and discernment which is precisely Vidya, generally translated as "knowledge".
From this introduction, therefore, emerges as the eastern conception of the "philosophy" is to be considered a real practice that has to do with the look, with the way of seeing things, and has as its aim the upheaval of the ordinary look. The term "philosophy" within Western (philo-Sophia, love of wisdom) is thus, inappropriate to describe the system of Indian thought which refers more clearly to an "understanding" visual perspectives of the many wide open about the reality (only) [3].
Only Yoga contemplating a real psycho-physical dimension, thus where the body practice finds support from a practice "theory" which tries to move the ordinary eyes to a vision "discriminating", It is really able to turn towards the light to overcome the darkness of misunderstanding and confusion.
PATH
So we thought of a path divided into modules, Preparatory but released each other, that allows anyone to approach the philosophical views of India in the most appropriate mode.
During the walk we will be made conditional by * Laura Liberal and Silvia Patrick that will integrate their visions to help us enter the complex maze of terms and images.
The choice of the modules is clearly presents as an introduction to the complexity of corpus Indian historical and philosophical: Laura Liberal lead us from a historical perspective to darśana main, then passing through a deepening of tradition tantrica Kasmira and a guided reading and commentary of the famous text Bhagavadgītā.
Silvia Patrick will then help us to deepen the theme of philosophy as a practice with a reading of some verses from the text Yogasūtra di Patañjali.
Ample space will find the comparison and any free time, exchanges and questions. We made conditional * herbal teas and some candy and we will take all the time you need.
PROGRAMMATIC FORMS
The. PHILOSOPHICAL VISIONS OF INDIA – Laura Liberal ➥ 2 meetings from 3 ore
An introduction to the main currents of Indian philosophical thought of which will deepen in particular Sāṃky, Advaita-vedānta and Buddhism.
II. WHAT THE Kasmir Shaivism TANTRICO – Laura Liberal ➥ 2 meetings from 3 ore
"Tantra is based on the real experience of the visionaries, yogi and spiritual investigators who have tried to investigate the internal nature and human potential. It shows how to accept and use the mundane world and the values so that they become a means of realization of the Self. His metaphysical concept of dynamic consciousness, with that of freedom which its nature, explains consistently all the existential problems of reality, including life and the world. The tantric revelation shows that the phenomenon of consciousness we call the self or what appears on the surface level is just the tip of a greater reality, wider and deeper in us. " Kamalakar Mishra
A journey into wisdom navamārga (Via Nuova) proposed by the great masters of the Saiva tantrism of Kashmir: the non-duality of the absolute conceived as Consciousness which contains in itself the universal totality. A fascinating, deep tradition for which recognize their own identity with the Supreme Consciousness means drawing liberation in life.
III. LA BHAGAVADGĪtiĀ -Laura Liberal ➥ 2 meetings from 3 ore
Reading tour with commentary of one of the most important texts of the Indian spiritual tradition, text representing the divine teaching about the nature of the absolute reality and the mode of action devoid of desire and attachment to its fruits. That man can act in the world without being of the world and tap into the blissful with Bhagavat, the glorious Lord.
“For thousands of people it is the real mother, because it produces milk rich in relief difficulty. I have called my spiritual Dictionary, because he never abandoned me in anguish. It is also a book free from bias and dogmas. His appeal is universal. " Mahatma Gandhi
IV. THE PRACTICE OF YOGA: BETWEEN Asan AND TEXTS – Silvia Patrick ➥ 1 meeting from 3 ore
What does it mean to practice yoga? In that sense, the practice of yoga It involves not only the body but also the study and meditation on the texts? You can tap, through yoga, the correct view of things (Vidya)? radicals are questions, investing directly every practitioner patiently put on this path. We will try to reflect on these issues venturing reading some of the aphorisms Yogasūtra of Patañjali, aware that change
"It is not a direct consequence nor indirect yoga or other practices. We can not expect to happen. What can we expect from the practice of yoga is a more peaceful mind. Heaviness and agitation disappeared. But something very important and personal to happen at the right time, touching us so deeply as to make us really want to stop, reflect and change the direction of our lives. If this happens, we must do is to proceed one step at a time. " Desikachar
speakers
Laura Liberal He graduated in Philosophy, PhD in Indology studies and obtained his degree of Master Death Studies & the End of Life, Studies on death and dying for their support and accompaniment. He has won awards in several awards for poetry and fiction. His texts have appeared in magazines and anthologies. He has published the novels Tanatoparty (Meridian, 2009), Madreferro (Pop Perdisa, 2012); The mourning (Meridian, 2014); the Sari collections of poetry - poems for his daughter (d’If, 2009), Ball ground (d’If, 2011, Mazzacurati-Russian prize 2011) and The availability of our flesh (Oedipus, 2017, Lorenzo Montano prize 2017, 2Third place ex aequo Anna Osti 2017). It is also among the authors of the New Italian poets 6 (Einaudi, 2012); the wise indological The thousand names of Ganga (Bear Editions, 2003), The Devīnāmastotra Hindū-Puranic The hymns of the Goddess names (Bear Editions, 2007). It is being finalized his comparative work on the hymns of Shiva names. For several years he teaches courses and creative writing seminars and Culture and Philosophy of India. He has worked with Asvattha with meetings Saturday Morning Philosophical.
Silvia Patrick, degree in Philosophical Sciences at the University of Pavia, he attended the Master Yoga Studies: body and meditation in the traditions of Asia University Ca 'Foscari of Venice, graduating with a thesis on the text Yogasūtra di Patañjali (Speakers Federico Squarcini, Gianni Pellegrini) YANI who wins the prize for the dedicated yoga master's thesis. Now he attended the Faculty of Science of Religions, Inter between Padua and Venice, where he was able to approach the study of Sanskrit, graduating to Summer School in Spoken Sanskrit with Sadananda Das teacher at the Universität Leipzig. Following the four-year course of teacher training in accordance with the directives at the YANI A.S.D. Rhamni Yoga school (affiliated CSEN).
SPACE
Aśvattha It is a small amateur sports association founded by Alberto Beggs in 2012 which has among its objectives the promotion, the diffusion, the knowledge and the practice of sport in general, with particular aims and interests for Yoga and more generally for gymnastics activities aimed at the health and fitness aimed at optimizing the psychophysical state, in particular in relation to the Eastern disciplines. In addition to regular courses in headquarters and other educational and informal settings, It promotes training and updating also a cultural nature.
Alberto Beggio and Manuela Piccardo formed with Walter Thirak Ruta of Pramiti Ventimiglia School according to the teachings of Sri Sri Sri Satchidananda Yogi, continue to deepen the practice with training seminars both in Italy and in India, at Sri Vasavi Yogashram of Madras, run by Balaji Anbu Sivam, disciple of.
YANI members seek to contribute to the spread of a quality yoga devoting himself passionately to practice and continuing to create continuing education opportunities.
PRACTICALLY
The path is divided into independent modules but which have a minimum of prerequisites: subsequent modules will take into account the context of knowledge addressed in previous although not exhaustively.
Classes will be held on Saturday morning with time 10-13 with a refreshment break.
For those wishing to practice it is also a small selection of Hatha Yoga with time 9-9.45 to be followed by small welcome buffet. Places are limited.
The course is open to all levels of knowledge, They are not required for admission requirements other than the curiosity and interest. It will be made available audio recordings in a dedicated section.
The course has been recognized by such YANI Continuing Education ie continuous professional development for teachers already graduated, mandatory for ordinary members, for a total of 21 h (of the 32 h required for each year).
MEETINGS CALENDAR
The. PHILOSOPHICAL VISIONS OF INDIA – Laura Liberal – schedule 10-13
- Saturday 20 October
- Saturday 17 November
II. WHAT THE Kasmir Shaivism TANTRICO – Laura Liberal – schedule 10-13
- Saturday 26 January
- Saturday 23 February
III. LA BHAGAVADGĪtiĀ – Laura Liberal – schedule 10-13
- Saturday 23 March
- Saturday 13 April
IV. THE PRACTICE OF YOGA: BETWEEN Asan AND TEXTS – Silvia Patrick – schedule 10-13
- Saturday 4 may
The course is intended for members and to the members of the Association.
You can join by requesting and paying the annual fee of € 20,00 includes insurance that allows you to participate in all activities of the center and the lessons. For more info please visit Lessons and scroll down.
Registration deadline 10 October.
Places are limited.
For registration
Mail: using the form on the page Contacts
Phone: 3496053395 Manuela Piccardo
To link the complete program in pdf: complete Darśana_programma
