Seeking Advice on a School

[Guest guest]

I received the following letter from someone who visited my

website. Could anyone help? Please write to the list or to

me. I could give out his address on request. Thank you.

 

--Jerry

 

-----------------------------

 

I was wondering if you could suggest any Canadian schools

offering full-time study in something which would support

(to one degree or another) my journey towards the

perception of enlightenment. I am not particularly

interested in Schools of Divinity unless they extend

outside of the Christian realm... Something that would

qualify for student loans would be ideal.

 

I am 32 years old, with a B.Sc. in Computer Science and 10

years experience in Information Technology. I also have a

foundation in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with a

Counselling/Coaching focus.

 

I am currently drawn to Jerry Stocking and will be leaving

in a few days for a week-long Illusion Conclusion course. I

find his exercises for transcending pattern and expanding

awareness to be refreshingly concrete.

 

I am reading some Osho and some Nasagardatta Maharaj. Also,

I like Eckhart Tolle (Vancouver) and I am investigating

John De Ruiter (Edmonton).

 

I am currently living in Vancouver but I am prepared to

move. I stopped working several months ago when I began

taking intensive courses in NLP.

 

My primary consideration in looking for a program of study

is that it be reasonably experiential (although I realize

that this may not be realistic in an academic program).

Philosophy, psychology, and religious studies all seem to

have potential.

 

Realistically, I am probably looking at a B.A. program. I

am investigating U of Calgary's M.A. in Buddhism; but I

would not have a sufficient number of Religious Studies

credits to go directly into the program.

 

As I suggested earlier, my interests are not principally

academic -- I care a lot about the experience and very

little about the credentials. That being said, I have a

good academic record and I would perform well in any

program that offered legitimate insight.

 

What little grounding I have in religion, per se, is

probably limited to buddhism and sufism. I speak Mandarin

(although it is increasingly rusty) and some Cantonese. In

addition, I am into Tai Chi and Qi Gong.

 

Any program that could connect me to something deeper

within myself, contribute to radically different

perceptions of the world, or otherwise stretch me, would be

worthy of consideration.

 

Thanks!

 

P.S. You could take a look at Jerry Stocking

(www.jerrystocking.com).

 

 

--

We are the Nonduality Generation.

http://www.nonduality.com

[Guest guest]

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NDS <NondualitySalon >; HS

Friday, August 18, 2000 7:04 AM

Seeking Advice on a School

 

 

I received the following letter from someone who visited my

website. Could anyone help? Please write to the list or to

me. I could give out his address on request. Thank you.

 

--Jerry

 

-----------------------------

Dear Jerry,

 

This url lists everything from shamanic studies to the tibetan nyingma school...

the

reason for suggesting transpersonal psychology as a possibility,,is that it is

the

main one focusing on experiential plus including eastern religious perspectives.

Plus

it is part of regular school degree programs enough to qualify for student loans

and

give degrees. Some of these schools that are more off the beaten path obviously

do

not do that either. I don't know how hard it is for Canadians to study in the US

on

visas, but there just may not be that many places in Canada offering such. The

one

quoted below is close by and at least mentions Canada and the possibility of a

self-designed course. Since he mentions already some interest in NLP and like

that.

At least send him my best wishes!! ~Gloria

 

 

http://www.atpweb.org/schools.html

 

NORWICH UNIVERSITY Vermont College Campus, Montpelier, VT 05602. Program:

Graduate

Program M.A. is an off-campus graduate studies program in which each student

works

with a core program advisor and local field expert to develop individually

tailored

degree plan. Seminars and colloquia held across the U.S., Canada and overseas.

Weekend College option also available. Also offering a Certificate of Advanced

Graduate Studies (CAGS) in psychology and counseling. Adult Degree Program B.A.

students come to Vermont College campus for seven days every six months or

attend

Weekend College five weekends each semester to develop 15-credit semester plans.

Transpersonal studies welcome as main focus or as an approach to other fields of

study. There is a Holistic Studies concentration available as well. Degrees:

B.A.,

M.A. Contact: Craig Crist-Evans, Admissions Director. Tel/FAX: 802-828-8500 or

800-336-6794/ 802-828-8855. E-Mail: vcadmis

 

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I was wondering if you could suggest any Canadian schools

offering full-time study in something which would support

(to one degree or another) my journey towards the

perception of enlightenment. I am not particularly

interested in Schools of Divinity unless they extend

outside of the Christian realm... Something that would

qualify for student loans would be ideal.

 

I am 32 years old, with a B.Sc. in Computer Science and 10

years experience in Information Technology. I also have a

foundation in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with a

Counselling/Coaching focus.

 

I am currently drawn to Jerry Stocking and will be leaving

in a few days for a week-long Illusion Conclusion course. I

find his exercises for transcending pattern and expanding

awareness to be refreshingly concrete.

 

I am reading some Osho and some Nasagardatta Maharaj. Also,

I like Eckhart Tolle (Vancouver) and I am investigating

John De Ruiter (Edmonton).

 

I am currently living in Vancouver but I am prepared to

move. I stopped working several months ago when I began

taking intensive courses in NLP.

 

My primary consideration in looking for a program of study

is that it be reasonably experiential (although I realize

that this may not be realistic in an academic program).

Philosophy, psychology, and religious studies all seem to

have potential.

 

Realistically, I am probably looking at a B.A. program. I

am investigating U of Calgary's M.A. in Buddhism; but I

would not have a sufficient number of Religious Studies

credits to go directly into the program.

 

As I suggested earlier, my interests are not principally

academic -- I care a lot about the experience and very

little about the credentials. That being said, I have a

good academic record and I would perform well in any

program that offered legitimate insight.

 

What little grounding I have in religion, per se, is

probably limited to buddhism and sufism. I speak Mandarin

(although it is increasingly rusty) and some Cantonese. In

addition, I am into Tai Chi and Qi Gong.

 

Any program that could connect me to something deeper

within myself, contribute to radically different

perceptions of the world, or otherwise stretch me, would be

worthy of consideration.

 

Thanks!

 

P.S. You could take a look at Jerry Stocking

(www.jerrystocking.com).

 

 

--

We are the Nonduality Generation.

http://www.nonduality.com

 

 

 

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