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Stoic Meditations of Marcus Aurelius

With Silas Day

One of the key books of Stoicism is the personal diary and writings of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Within its pages contain the deeply personal reflections of a philosopher king from almost two thousand years ago that were never meant to be seen. Through this course, we shall cover ten of its twelve chapters, looking into the themes, ideas, and concepts it presents and just how it can help us in life whether we are the Emperor of Rome or an average everyday individual trying to be the best we can in the modern day world.

A introduction and explorations of the themes, ideas, and concepts presented in Marcus Aurelius' meditations.

12 Days

1.7k students

4.9 stars

8 min / day

English

About this course

Impermanence Awareness

Philosophical Reflection

Values-Driven Action Practice

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Silas Day

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Bentonville, AR, USA

Silas Day is an up and coming voice in the emerging discussion between the 2,500 year old tradition of Buddhism, Stoicism, and modern day life. Silas has been engaged in the obsessive study and practice of Buddhism and meditation for the past twelve years and has been teaching for the past six. Silas has practiced not only with a single type or kind of Buddhism but has practiced and studied under some of the foremost masters of these schools to help provide a more generalized and unique understanding to the question of the mind, consciousness, and how we can become the best version of ourselves

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12 Days

1.7k students

4.9 stars

8 min / day

English

Lesson 1

An Emperor of Rome & A Diary

An introduction to who Marcus Aurelius is, some historical context of his life, and what his writings "Meditations" represents. As well as an introduction to who Silas Day is.

Lesson 2

The First Book: Debts And Lessons

An inquiring and comprehensive look at the lessons, concepts, teaching and themes in the first chapter of Marcus Aurelius' meditations as well as a short reading from the chapter. Teaching how we are able to use these lessons to improve our own lives, wisdom, and existence.

Lesson 3

The Second Book: On The River Gran, Among The Quadi

An inquiring and comprehensive look at the lessons, concepts, teaching and themes in the second chapter of Marcus Aurelius' meditations as well as a short reading from the chapter. Teaching how we are able to use these lessons to improve our own lives, wisdom, and existence.

Lesson 4

The Third Book: In Carnuntum

An inquiring and comprehensive look at the lessons, concepts, teaching and themes in the third chapter of Marcus Aurelius' meditations as well as a short reading from the chapter. Teaching how we are able to use these lessons to improve our own lives, wisdom, and existence.

Lesson 5

The Fourth Book

An inquiring and comprehensive look at the lessons, concepts, teaching and themes in the fourth chapter of Marcus Aurelius' meditations as well as a short reading from the chapter. Teaching how we are able to use these lessons to improve our own lives, wisdom, and existence.

Lesson 6

The Fifth Book

An inquiring and comprehensive look at the lessons, concepts, teaching and themes in the fifth chapter of Marcus Aurelius' meditations as well as a short reading from the chapter. Teaching how we are able to use these lessons to improve our own lives, wisdom, and existence.

Lesson 7

The Sixth Book

An inquiring and comprehensive look at the lessons, concepts, teaching and themes in the sixth chapter of Marcus Aurelius' meditations as well as a short reading from the chapter. Teaching how we are able to use these lessons to improve our own lives, wisdom, and existence.

Lesson 8

The Seventh Book

An inquiring and comprehensive look at the lessons, concepts, teaching and themes in the seventh chapter of Marcus Aurelius' meditations as well as a short reading from the chapter. Teaching how we are able to use these lessons to improve our own lives, wisdom, and existence.

Lesson 9

The Eighth Book

An inquiring and comprehensive look at the lessons, concepts, teaching and themes in the eighth chapter of Marcus Aurelius' meditations as well as a short reading from the chapter. Teaching how we are able to use these lessons to improve our own lives, wisdom, and existence.

Lesson 10

The Ninth Book

An inquiring and comprehensive look at the lessons, concepts, teaching and themes in the ninth chapter of Marcus Aurelius' meditations as well as a short reading from the chapter. Teaching how we are able to use these lessons to improve our own lives, wisdom, and existence.

Lesson 11

The Tenth Book

An inquiring and comprehensive look at the lessons, concepts, teaching and themes in the tenth chapter of Marcus Aurelius' meditations as well as a short reading from the chapter. Teaching how we are able to use these lessons to improve our own lives, wisdom, and existence.

Lesson 12

Reflections and Conclusions

Silas leaves you with the last two chapters of Marcus Aurelius to discover for yourself but leaves you with reminders of what stoicism is, how it can help us, and how we can use the teachings throughout Meditations to improve our life overall.

Lesson 1

An Emperor of Rome & A Diary

An introduction to who Marcus Aurelius is, some historical context of his life, and what his writings "Meditations" represents. As well as an introduction to who Silas Day is.