“Happiness is not a matter of events, it depends upon the tides of the mind.”
- Alice Meynell

Spiritual growth

Spiritual study options

These options include both degree and non-degree opportunities for structured spiritual study.

Correspondence study top^

Arcane School

Provides training for new age discipleship based on the Ageless Wisdom.
Lucis Trust website, linked 08/10
http://www.lucistrust.org/en/arcane_school

Provides a structured sequence of correspondence courses to help students prepare themselves for discipleship through meditation training, study and service. The work is non-sectarian, based on the Ageless Wisdom books by the Tibetan and Alice A. Bailey, and includes commentary on student papers.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.esotericstudies.net/

Degree and certificate programs top^

Center for Sacred Studies Ministry of Prayer

Provides training to become a Minister of Prayer, based on the teachings of the "Original Peoples" who relate to the world by "listening" to the world around them with everything considered an expression of Spirit and who live life as a "walking prayer."
Center for Sacred Studies website, linked 08/10
http://www.cssministryofprayer.org/ministry.html

Christ College of Trans-Himalayan Wisdom

Located in Akaroa, NZ, a school of philosophy in the tradition of the mystery schools with a particular focus on esoteric psychology and astrology that provides certificate and masters' degree programs based on the study of the Ageless Wisdom teachings which are the accumulated wisdom.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.christcollege.co.nz

College of Metaphysical Studies

Located in Clearwater, FL, CMS has been providing metaphysical and spiritual education since 1986.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.cms.edu/home.html

Meridian University, CA

An integrated curriculum focuses on personal and cultural transformation within organizations, communities, and societies so as to transform the professions of psychology, business, and education.
Website, linked 09/10
http://meridianuniversity.edu

Pathways for Authentic Leadership in Action

A uniquely experiential and integrative certificate course, combining personal and interpersonal learning with the broad palette of skills needed to create the conditions for systemic innovation.
ALIA Institute website, linked 09/10
http://www.aliainstitute.org/programs/2010summer/pathways.html

Sancta Sophia Seminary

An accredited interfaith seminary that offers esoteric studies, ministerial ordination, and interfaith seminary degrees to all who seek a greater understanding of themselves and God.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.sanctasophia.org/

School of the New Spirituality

Provides graduate degrees in Spirituality as well as a range of programs for adults and children reflecting the "Conversations with God" core concepts of holistic living and a "Civil Rights Movement of the Soul."
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.schoolofthenewspirituality.com/

Spiritual Paths Institute

A two-year Certificate and Advanced Program in InterSpiritual Wisdom, the increasing spiritual creativity emerging from the meeting of, and dialogue between, the world’s major religious traditions. A thirty-six credit Advanced or Certificate Program in InterSpiritual Wisdom.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.spiritualpaths.net/institute-curriculum/at-a-glance/

WMEA St. Sergius University and Seminary

An online college for transformational studies and living ethics that provides students with training and certification as teachers of the Ageless Wisdom as well as seminary training and ordination.
WMEA website, linked 08/10
http://stsergius.sharepointsite.net/default.aspx

Online or email discussion groups top^

Illumination University

An online global learning-center and gathering-place for those who cherish lifelong learning about spirituality and personal transformation and who learn best through up-close experiential seminars.
Gaia website, linked 08/10
http://www.gaiailluminationuniversity.com/

Living Ethics Forum

An e-mail forum facilitated by White Mountain Education Association that discusses the teachings of Helena & Nicholas Roerich and the Agni Yoga Series "Living Ethics."
WMEA website, linked 08/10
http://www.wmea-world.org/b_forum.html

Makara

An entry to a range of online study groups, as well as an archive for Ageless Wisdom with an emphasis upon cosmology, the Seven Rays, and esoteric astrological teachings of A. A. Bailey, H. P. Blavatsky, and other classics.
Makara website, linked 08/10
http://www.makara.us/

Mastering Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now (New)

FREE online course presented by Bill Harris and Centerpointe Research Institute, comprised of seven weekly 60 to 90 minute audio lessons.
Centerpointe Research Institute Website, linked 08/10
http://www.masteringthepowerofnow.com/?s=g&gclid=COne-NadsZUCFQhJagod0UMojw

Seven Ray Forum Discussion

Interesting forum discussions on various Ageless Wisdom topics.
SRI website, linked 08/10
http://www.sevenray.net/sri_forum.html

Shamballa School

Founded by Bruce Lyon, the School is currently working more esoterically and its focus is on the empowerment and inspiration of its members and the wider group through meditative practice, rhythmic study and financial flow. Its website, however, has a wealth of thoughtful, reflective pieces for the esoteric student.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.shamballaschool.org/

Residential study top^

Living Education Staff Programme: The Soul of Service

Sessions to start July 10, 2010 and Jan 8, 2011 at Findhorn. LESP is designed to develop world servers and leaders, as well as being the primary path to becoming a staff member of the Findhorn Foundation. The programme runs in segments of six months.
Findhorn website, linked 08/10
http://www.findhorn.org/programmes/living_education.php

Maitri Breathwork

Study based on a technique for accessing altered states of consciousness to aid in spiritual development and healing and for integrating the discoveries made while in these states into our everyday lives, using a combination of deep breathing practices, evocative music and healing touch.
Jeneane Prevatt (Jyoti) & Russell Park, linked 08/10
http://www.mothersgrace.com/projects/breathwork.html

Spirit Fire Meditative Retreat Center

An experiential learning environment educating people in consciousness and offering programs that are designed to expand participants into their full potential as spiritual beings.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.spiritfire.com/about.html

Stargate

A 10-month study program on Non-Ordinary States of Conciousness, composed of five weekend workshops to help people become conscious individuals in their creation and using tools from many traditions.
Mothersgrace.com website, linked 08/10
http://www.mothersgrace.com/projects/stargate.html

Transformation Through Service

A challenging, one-year, experiential learning program for persons who aspire to expand their capacity to serve and to uncover deeper meaning and purpose in life.
Center for Purposeful Living website, linked 08/10
http://www.purposeful.org/

Wyse International

WYSE International is an educational charity that specializes in values and leadership education for young people.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.wyse-ngo.org

Spirituality workshops top^

Angels' Rest and Retreat Center

A center in Leyden, MA, USA that specializes in renting the entire facility to groups for spiritual and corporate retreats, personal growth workshops, family gatherings and wellness vacations.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.angelsrestretreat.com/

Chopra Center for Wellbeing

Located in the midst of the world famous La Costa Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA, USA, and founded by Deepak Chopra and David Simon, the Center focuses on enhancing health and nourishing the human spirit.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.chopra.com/home

CMED Institute

Caroline Myss Education Institute offers seminars in the field of spirituality and human consciousness research.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.myss.com/CMED/home/

Deeper Mystery of Consciousness

Part of Jean Houston's Mystery School, a series of ongoing weekends throughout the year.
Jean Houston's website, linked 08/10
http://www.jeanhouston.org/mysteryschool-new.cfm

Findhorn Foundation Workshop and Events Calendar

Workshops and events calendar taking place at Findhorn Foundation, a spiritual community, education centre, and ecovillage.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.findhorn.org/workshops/calendar.php

Institute for the Advancement of Service

A volunteer, nonprofit, educational and nonsectarian spiritual community dedicated to soul development, leadership, and community service, which offers trainings in leadership, organizational design, and group process for individuals and organizations, as well as courses and workshops, and independent studies in psycho-spiritual development.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.ias-online.org/

International Institute for Transformation

Provides retreats, study groups, workshops, and walking pilgrimages to help persons become conscious creators who work with the spiritual laws that govern our world and to create ongoing communities for transformation.
Website, linked 09/10
http://www.iitransform.com/

Monroe Institute

An educational and research organization in Faber, VA, USA dedicated to the exploration of human consciousness, and internationally known for its work with audio sound patterns that can have dramatic effects on states of consciousness.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.monroeinstitute.com/

Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness

Teaches Soul Transcendence, or becoming aware of yourself as a Soul and as one with God not as a theory but as a living reality as well as how to to incorporate spirituality into your everyday life.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.msia.org/

Omega, Awakening the Best in the Human Spirit

A pioneer in exploring, teaching, and embracing new ideas, focusing on health and wellness, personal spiritual growth, and self-awareness.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.eomega.org/

One Spirit Learning Alliance

Provides the general public a variety of classes, workshops and events for individuals seeking to further their personal and spiritual growth, while becoming more skillful in all areas of life.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.onespiritinterfaith.org/index.html

Order of Archangel Michael

An interfaith and non-denominational group of individuals—open to anyone who feels the call to participate. Opportunities to join are posted when the date is set, and these gatherings include a channeling, an initiation and an activation or opening of the crown and brow chakras to the energies of Archangel Michael.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.orderofmichael.com/aboutus.html

PATH Foundation

Educational programs to assist those on the Path to awaken to their inherent spiritual nature, known as the Monad or Self, to build a relationship to the Divine and use their unique and inherent soul gifts in serving humanity and the Divinity.
Website, linked 08/10
http://www.pathfoundation.org.au/

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