What Is a Wisdom School?

“First, let’s talk about what Wisdom is not. It is not a curriculum, a philosophy, a metaphysical system, or a set of esoteric ideas. An underground stream running through all the great spiritual traditions, it is not exclusively identified with any of them…

Wisdom fundamentally describes a higher level of human consciousness characterized by a supple and alert awareness, compassionate intelligence, a substantial reduction in the ‘internal dialogue,’ and the capacity to engage reality directly…

Wisdom is not about knowing more, but about knowing deeper, with more of you participating. It is fundamentally accessed through spiritual practice.”

Wisdom Schools gather for several days of prayer, learning and practical work — the Benedictine rhythm of ora et labora. The core assertion is that Wisdom cannot be accessed by the mind alone; it requires a transformation of the entire being.