Join from anywhere and take part in a thoughtfully curated term of live online events — including short courses, Q&A sessions, book discussions, meditations, and guided reflections.
Our current term, Freedom from Illusion, Freedom to Live, invites you to explore what it means to see clearly, live authentically, and value what truly matters — especially in a world full of noise, pressure, and distraction.
Each term follows a central philosophical theme, weaving together timeless ideas with everyday questions of freedom, meaning, and selfhood. Sessions combine teaching, dialogue, and contemplative practice in a way that supports both insight and inner growth.
Designed for small groups, these events foster a sense of shared inquiry and genuine reflection — helping you bring philosophical wisdom into daily life in a grounded and personal way.
Whether you're new to this kind of work or seeking to deepen your path, you’ll find gentle structure, thoughtful guidance, and warm companionship along the way.
Saturday 6th September 2025 - 10am until 1pm
Half-Day Course (Paid - £27)
Explore Stoicism’s transformative insights on wealth and pleasure in this half-day online course for adult learners. We’ll explore how Stoicism unsettles modern notions of wealth and pleasure, guiding us to reflect on what truly nourishes a flourishing life. Through Socratic dialogue, guided meditation, and reflective writing, participants will engage with practical tools for cultivating moderation, detachment, and joy rooted in reason — empowering a more grounded, thoughtful approach to living and the pursuit of genuine fulfilment.
Thursday 11th September 2025 - 7pm until 8pm
Live Q&A Session (Free for Members | £6 for Guests)
Explore how external influences shape your beliefs and actions in this open Q&A. Bring your questions as we discuss ways to maintain personal integrity and authenticity amidst society’s noise. This reflective space invites honest inquiry and practical insight on living true to yourself.
Guiding Questions:
In what ways do others’ opinions shape my choices?
How can I recognize when I am compromising my values?
What does ‘being true to myself’ look like in daily life?
Tuesday 16th September 2025 - 1pm until 2.30pm
Book Club (Free for Members | £9 for Guests)
Join a thoughtful reading circle exploring identity, perception, and freedom from societal expectations. Through engaging discussion of J. Krishnamurti’s Freedom from the Known, we’ll examine how mental habits shape our sense of self—and consider how to see beyond inherited beliefs to live more authentically.
Recommended Reading: Freedom from the Known by J. Krishnamurti
Guiding Questions
How do the ‘masks’ we wear shape our identity?
What inherited beliefs limit our freedom to be ourselves?
How can we cultivate fresh ways of seeing ourselves and the world?
Thursday 25th September 2025 - Morning: 7am–7.30am | Evening: 7pm–7.30pm
Guided Practice Sessions (Free for Members | £6 for Guests for Both Sessions)
Begin your day with a meditation inspired by Marcus Aurelius, cultivating resilience, calm, and clarity. Return in the evening for a guided journaling reflection to explore your core values, challenge external validation, and deepen self-awareness. Both sessions offer practical tools to nurture a grounded and meaningful inner life.
Guiding Questions
How can daily meditation foster resilience?
What values truly define me beyond external expectations?
How does self-reflection deepen my understanding of what matters?
Saturday 8th November 2025 - 10am until 1pm
Half-Day Course (Paid - £27)
How do we come to overvalue the trivial and overlook what truly matters? This online workshop offers a reflective, discussion-based exploration of how Stoic philosophy can help us correct distorted ideas of value. We’ll examine our relationship to time, attention, self-image, and the way we judge others — all through a practical lens. Participants will be encouraged not only to understand key Stoic ideas, but to begin applying them to daily life in pursuit of clarity and flourishing.
Thursday 13th November 2025 - 1pm until 2pm
Live Q&A Session (Free for Members | £6 for Guests)
This session offers an open space to reflect on how we assign value and worth in everyday life. Together, we’ll explore common illusions that distort our judgments and priorities, drawing on diverse philosophical insights to uncover clearer perspectives and cultivate a more grounded sense of what truly deserves our attention and care.
Guiding Questions:
How do I decide what is truly valuable in my life?
What beliefs or assumptions influence how I judge myself and others?
How can philosophy or reflective practice help me see beyond illusions of worth?
Friday 21st November 2025 - 10.30am until 12noon
Book Club (Free for Members | £9 for Guests)
Join an intimate book club exploring suffering, purpose, and human dignity through Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning. This profound memoir combines existential philosophy and psychology to offer timeless insights on finding true value amid adversity. Engage in reflective dialogue and deepen your understanding of what makes life meaningful.
Recommended Reading: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Guiding Questions:
How does suffering shape or reveal life’s meaning?
What distinguishes authentic purpose from external expectations?
How can we cultivate dignity even in difficult circumstances?
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2025 - 10am until 1pm, both days
Weekend Retreat (Paid - £54)
This weekend online retreat offers space to pause, reflect, and integrate the season’s themes: judgment, perception, attention, and value. Drawing inspiration from Taoism, and Zen, we’ll explore how to see clearly beneath illusion and return to what matters. Through guided meditation, contemplative reading, and reflective practice, the retreat invites stillness and insight. Combining live teaching with solo inquiry, it supports a spacious, grounded, and freeing encounter with your own experience — one that carries beyond the retreat itself.
Recommended Reading: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Guiding Questions:
How does suffering shape or reveal life’s meaning?
What distinguishes authentic purpose from external expectations?
How can we cultivate dignity even in difficult circumstances?