Footprints of Irish Women – St. Brigid
The enigmatic figure of Brigid, whether a goddess or a saint, remains a mystery profoundly intertwined with our history and origins. Brigid, originally a goddess who embodied the contradicting forces of nature, was named “the Great Lady of Justice” or the one “Who Provides”, ruling over love and death, fire and water, healing and battle. […]
Overcoming Anxiety: What can we learn from Buddhism for today?
How often do we hear that everything is moving so fast and that we feel anxious about something? In our fast paced world it is not unusual to experience anxiety, uneasiness, apprehension, stress or fear in the face of uncertainty. But the events are often outside of our control. The question is, do we get […]
The Hidden Meaning of Dreams – C. G. Jung
What inspired C.G. Jung to courageously advance the study of dreams? Why do our dreams matter? Jung understood dreams to be “impartial, spontaneous messages of our unconscious psyche, showing us an unvarnished natural truth.” Through the study of dreams he discovered the collective unconscious and its archetypes. Their mysterious and obscure nature often makes it […]
The Myth of Cú Chulainn & Personal Transformation
What can we learn from the heroic tales of Cú Chulainn? In what way can our mythology challenge us to grow? Whether or not the adventures really took place, the essential truths they describe are universal. Such is the power of myth, passed from the oral to the written, from the written to art, to […]
Spiritual Exercises of Ancient Philosophies – World Philosophy Day
What is the interest of such a subject today? The ancients understood very well what the timeless problems of all human beings are. They understood that there is an outer and an inner human being – and sometimes we have difficulty connecting them into a cohesive and harmonious way of life. The schools of ancient […]
Hypatia – Inspiring courage and strength in uncertain times
Hypatia inspired with the beauty of her mind as much as with the beauty of her character. This extraordinary woman was a renowned philosopher, the leader of the Neoplatonic school of philosophy, recognised mathematician and highly talented astronomer. She lived in the city of Alexandria, a dream made reality, with its living example of universal […]
Epitectus – The Art of Living
Epictetus asks the question “what is within my control and what is not?” He invites us to question the nature of things and events, to put things into perspective and learn to discern what is essential from what is not. One thing he proposes is to accept the reality of life so we can learn […]
Confucius – The Meaning of Ethics in the Face of Crisis
Confucius has left a remarkable influence on Eastern civilisation in a similar way to Plato in the West. His teachings continue to inspire 2,500 years after his death. For him, the happiness of human beings is rooted in our experience of unity, thus he gave great significance to our relationships with others and Nature. In […]
The Celts
An ancient civilisation at the root of Irish culture. Discover their ways and society; how they ruled, the importance of the warrior, the druid and the feminine, their vision of the cosmos and the basis of their mythology. What can we learn from Celtic Civilisation? Let us inspire ourselves from those who have gone before, […]