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Sat, Dec 7, 2024, 10:00 AM GMTIs there a place for organised religion in modern society?
Bowls pavilion central Park, Peterborough
What an interesting question

Everyone will have a view on this but how might we find an answer?

Are we going to be seeking definitions?

After all, when asked what his religion is Dalai Lama said,"My religion is kindness". Difficult to argue against that but does it paint the whole picture?

Come and discuss with an open and respectful mind.
12 attendees+7
Wed, Jan 8, 2025, 7:00 PM GMTThe clear light of awareness
The Bluebell Inn, PE6 7ED
Everyone can remember times when, wrapped up with concerns, one suddenly comes across something that snaps us out of that.

It could be turning a corner and a beautiful view opens up, the delightful smell from a bakery we're walking by, a bird singing or a smile from a passing stranger.

Doesn't it feel lovely! Like breaking the surface of the water into the daylight and taking a deep breath.

What is happening there?

What is this opening up of awareness and can we have a life with more of that?

Come and discuss the many ways that philosophy has answered that question.
7 attendees+2
Tue, Jan 14, 2025, 7:00 PM GMTFoundation Philosophy, Spring Term - Wisdom gives breathing space
St Luke's Church, Peterborough
Spring term explores Wisdom.

Wisdom gives you breathing space in life. These sessions give a space to
explore how.

Sign-up here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foundation-philosophy-peterborough-spring-term-tickets-1054197165099

Why wisdom?

Philosophy is defined as the love of wisdom.

Who, if asked, "would you rather know how to act wisely or not know that" would not want that?

10-weeks of evening explorations building an understanding of a diverse range of techniques developed over decades, centuries and some even millennia, by philosophers all over the world that have proven to be beneficial for wellbeing.

No previous study required, just an enquiring mind.
5 attendees

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