INTRODUCTION
The Seminary's headquarters and administrative offices are located in Los Angeles. In
order to assist students in gaining greater value from the spiritual teachings presented
in the Soul Awareness Discourses, the seminary offers three main categories of
courses: retreats, workshops, and classes.
Retreats typically take place at facilities outside of cities and in a natural environment
that is conducive to students doing intensive, inner spiritual work. The length of retreats
ranges from four to seven days, with ample time for students to unwind from their
daily concerns and to connect with Spirit. These events are usually done in groups
ranging from 30 to 200 people. Whatever the size of the group or subject of the retreat,
students often find themselves refreshed and more attuned to Spirit as a result of their
participation.
Workshops are generally conducted in city environments in large
hotels or community centers, for the convenience of the local
MSIA community. The duration of a workshop ranges from one to
three days, usually over a weekend. Although workshops are not
as "intensive" as retreats, students often find a similar result
from their participation--a deeper connection with Spirit and
a renewed commitment to doing their spiritual practices. As with
retreats, workshops are also done with groups of 30 to 200 people.
PTS classes are the "daily bread" of an active student of the Seminary. They are
generally held in the private homes of PTS facilitators throughout the world and at the
Seminary headquarters in Los Angeles, and they are held primarily on a weekly basis
over a five- to ten-week period. The classes tend to be groups of 5 to 20 people. This
intimate environment provides an ideal setting for students to explore their spiritual
dimensions freely, as students tend to create close bonds with one another, becoming
like a spiritual family during the course of studying together.
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