Interfaith University

Free Program Overview
($200 value)

1 - History: Vedanta in the East

Students will learn about the historical development of Vedanta in India and its relation to classical philosophical schools and key figures.

2 - History: Vedanta in the West

Students will learn how Vedanta was transmitted into the West through key figures and its influence on Western thought and spirituality.

3 - Principles: Core Philosophical Concepts

Students will learn about fundamental Vedanta postulates, including Brahman, Atman, and Maya.

4 - Processes and Practices: Duty and Action

Students will learn about how dharma (moral law) and karma (cause and effect) affects one's life and spiritual journey.

5 - Processes and Practices: Devotion

Students will learn about different forms of bhakti and discipleship.

6 - Processes and Practices: Knowledge

Students will learn about methods of self-inquiry, self-knowledge, and self-realization including shravana, manana, and nididhyasana.

7 - Processes and Practices: Meditation

Students will learn about the theory and techniques of raja yoga.

8 - Personalities: Sri Ramakrishna

Students will learn about the life and legacy of Gadadhar Chattopadhay (1836-1886).

9 - Personalities: Swami Vivekananda

Students will learn about the life and legacy of Narendra Nath Datta (1863-1902).

10 - Personalities: Aldous Huxley

Students will learn about the famous English writer (1894-1963) and others in his intellectual circle.