The Seventh Academy

Let’s recall that a very long time ago, civilizations acted as caretakers of the library planet, Earth, which contained a huge diversity of life forms — human, animal, plant, and mineral.

The memory of this stewardship role remains in some native elders and in almost-lost writings from the ancient and classical worlds.

Over eons, the wisdom necessary for caretaking was entrusted to teaching orders that passed the knowledge from generation to generation.  One of these teaching orders – originally called the Life-Philosophy Tradition – became known in later years as teachers of wisdom or high knowledge, usually associated with some form of spirituality.

In classical times, the order’s teachings were called philosophy and turned up in academies, especially Plato’s.

In medieval times, the order’s teachings were called magic and disseminated through private university teachers and underground societies.  During this time, the teachings became associated with a literary prophet-magician-wise man: Merlin.

Now we return to these ancient philosophies to see how they help us become creative during this huge transition time.

Join us beginning January 7, 2012:

What:  Awakening Merlin — the Return of Ancient Teachings and How They Relate to Our Age of Transition

When:  Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm, January 7, February 4, March 3, April 14, May 19, and June 30

Where:  Arsht Hall, Room 219, University of Delaware’s Wilmington Campus, 2600-2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806

Fee:  $65 per person per session