Spiritual Emptiness in Everyday Life
December 17, 2024, January 7, 14, 21, 2025
Lifelong Learner Membership Rate: $39 | Offered Live via Zoom
Program Description
Spiritual Emptiness in Everyday Life
“Emptiness” is a central idea in several spiritual traditions, where it usually refers to non-attachment and the unknown or mysterious dimension of all that we think and do. Today people like to be more practical and focus on cleaning out the details of ordinary life, from a daily schedule to a clean house. All kinds of emptiness are relevant and connected. This course will explore the deep traditional ideas about emptiness in Zen Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity, and then focus on the psychological approach and value of emptiness. My book explores many traditional stories about emptiness, and they will be included in the discussions. Participants will learn how to lessen the impact of ego in everyday life and how to engage people from a position of openness and acceptance.
What you will Receive:
- 4 Live Webinar Sessions with Q & A
- 4 Links to the Recordings
This Course is Ideal If:
- You are a parent trying your best to let your child be herself or himself.
- You are a leader of some sort who wants to support your people with guidance but also have openness to their plans.
- You have a tendency to control, dominate and heavily influence others and need to relax.
- You want to be less anxious.
Course Overview: (Weekly Titles/Themes)
Week 1: The meaning of emptiness in the Heart Sutra and other classical sources
Week 2: Developing a secure and effective ego that is also relaxed and open
Week 3: Helping children and others be open and not anxiously in control of others
Week 4: Learning to let life happen, to live by inner guidance than by strict expectations
By the End of This Course You Will Be Able To:
- Live more spontaneously.
- Allow others to be themselves and make their own decisions.
- Feel secure about decisions and the direction life is taking.
- Have a relaxed approach to relationships and work.
Course Addendums:
Major Text:
Moore, T. (2023). The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness. New World Library
Selected Bibliography:
Hillman, J. (1996). The Soul’s Code: In Search of Character and Calling. Random House Publishing Group.
Hillman, J. (1999). The Force of Character: And the Lasting Life. Ballantine Books.
Jung, C. G. (1961). Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Pantheon Books.
Suzuki, S. (2006). Zen Mind, Beginners Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice. Shambhala Library.
Program Details
Dates
December 17, 2024, January 7, 14, 21, 2025 12-1pm PT
Online 4-week course with Thomas Moore
Registration Fees
- $0.00 – Pacifica Extension Student Membership Rate- ONLY FOR CURRENT PGI STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A DEGREE PROGRAM
- $112.50 – Full Time Students, Seniors (65+), Pacifica Alumni
- $125.00 – General Rate
- $39.00 – Lifelong Learner Membership Rate- ONLY FOR LIFELONG LEARNER MEMBERS
The presentations will be recorded and shared after each session for those unable to attend live.
Membership Pricing
As a Member of our Pacifica Degree Student Membership program, you can receive free access to this webinar series! To register and receive your special member-only, code please click here.
(Please note that the Pacifica Degree Student Membership program is only for current students at Pacifica Graduate Institute enrolled in a full-time degree program).
As a Member of our Lifelong Learner Membership program, you can register for this series for just $39! To register and receive your special member-only code, please click here.
Student Members and Lifelong Learner Members can input their member-only code in the DISCOUNT CODE box on the registration form to receive their membership pricing.
About the Teacher
Thomas Moore, Ph.D is the author of the bestselling book Care of the Soul and thirty other books on soul and spirit. He has been an archetypal psychoanalyst for forty years and has taught Religious Studies at universities. He has lectured and consulted in many countries about medicine, education, and psychotherapy. He is also a musician, with degrees in music composition, thus his interest in psychology and the arts. His most recent book, the basis of this course, is The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness.
General Information
Cancellations
Cancellations 14 days or more prior to the program start date receive a 100% refund of program registrations. After 14 days, up to 7 days prior to the program start date, a 50% refund is available. For cancellations made less than 7 days of program start date, no refund is available.
For additional information, including travel, cancellation policy, and disability services please visit our general information section.
Registration Details
December 17, 2024, January 7, 14, 21, 2025
Number of Classes: 4 Classes
Class Length: 1 hour
Class Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
CECs: 0
