Introductory Wisdom School

With the generous blessing of the Center for Action and Contemplation, this course, originally filmed at Kanuga Conference Center in 2015, is temporarily available on Wisdom Way of Knowing while the CAC makes major revisions to its online learning platform and course formatting. NOTE: Tuition covers access to the course only until the CAC relaunches it sometime early in 2026. We hope you’ll join us during this special window of time to engage with these timeless teachings.

What’s included

  • Extensive video content featuring:
    • Teaching sessions
    • Conscious practical work guidance
    • Morning and evening chant and meditation sessions
    • Evening questions and responses with Cynthia
  • Downloadable audio (MP3) for each session
  • A comprehensive, downloadable 250-page PDF Transcript & Companion Guide
  • The opportunity to recreate the Wisdom School experience in your own setting, at your own pace and timing

Extended Access

Enjoy unlimited access to all course materials through early 2026. While the specific end date is yet to be determined, we assure you:

  • Ample advance notice before the course concludes
  • Sufficient time to complete the video sessions
  • The ability to download the audio and PDF files

Course Highlights

  • Experience the daily flow of a Wisdom School: from morning chants, teaching, and work periods, to rest and reflection times, culminating in the Great Silence to end each day and begin the next
  • Explore key Wisdom teachings through Cynthia’s lively, compelling, and engaging lectures
  • Connect with an ancient lineage that flows from two streams of Wisdom: the Benedictine monastic tradition and the practical training in mindfulness and non-identification found in Gurdjieff’s Work.

Limited Availability

Tuition: $165

(A limited number of scholarships are available based on financial need.)

Enroll now and immerse yourself in this “living stream” of Wisdom, as Cynthia describes it. Whether you’re new to the Wisdom tradition or seeking a way to deepen your practice, this course offers a path to actively explore, apply, and integrate these transformative resources.

With the generous blessing of the Center for Action and Contemplation, the Introductory Wisdom School,, originally filmed at Kanuga Conference Center in 2015, is available on Wisdom Way of Knowing into early 2026 while the CAC makes major revisions to its online platform and course formatting. NOTE: Tuition covers access to these two courses only until the CAC relaunches them on its website. At that time, Wisdom Way of Knowing will remove access to these two courses. We hope you’ll engage with these timeless teachings during this special window.