Study circles
The goals of Study circle
1. Learn about Swami's teachings and thus learn more about living a spiritual life.
2. Learn how Swami's teachings have affected others. This can inspire us, help remove doubts we may have, give
us a firmer belief.
3. Advance spiritually.
4. See all the facets.
5. Clarify what we "think" we know --clear up misconceptions.
6. Support each other in spiritual endeavors.
7. Discover practical applications of Swami's teachings.
8. Share experiences.
9. Slow down our study of Swami's teachings, mull things over.
10. Get deeper inside Baba’s teachings.
11. Learn how to put Sai's teachings into practice.
12. Be in the company of good people --satsang.
13. Gain confidence in speaking in public.
14. Install good values in ourselves.
15. Recharge our batteries.
16. Teach us patience (as we wait our turn).
17. Find answers to problems (through teachings, not group therapy).
18. Learn how to handle situations where we disagree with others.
19. Learn to express oneself, overcome shyness.
STUDY CIRCLE
"Circle, Study Circle, means ...
taking a point and each person discussing what is the meaning of that point to them, like a round table conference. Each person gives his view point and finally, values are derived from this. If there is just reading, there is doubt. But each person gives his view doubts will be answered. The topic is viewed: The Study Circle looks at different facets. It is like a diamond with its different facets, but there is one facet which is flat. The top facet, and from this all can be viewed. To discover the top facet is the job of the Study Circle, study with faith and devotion. Delve into the significance and the meaning of what you read, and always have beforeyou the goal of putting what you read into practice. Unless you do so, the study circle will remain a half-circle for ever; it cannot be a full circle."- Sathya Sai Baba
The goals of Study circle
1. Learn about Swami's teachings and thus learn more about living a spiritual life.
2. Learn how Swami's teachings have affected others. This can inspire us, help remove doubts we may have, give
us a firmer belief.
3. Advance spiritually.
4. See all the facets.
5. Clarify what we "think" we know --clear up misconceptions.
6. Support each other in spiritual endeavors.
7. Discover practical applications of Swami's teachings.
8. Share experiences.
9. Slow down our study of Swami's teachings, mull things over.
10. Get deeper inside Baba’s teachings.
11. Learn how to put Sai's teachings into practice.
12. Be in the company of good people --satsang.
13. Gain confidence in speaking in public.
14. Install good values in ourselves.
15. Recharge our batteries.
16. Teach us patience (as we wait our turn).
17. Find answers to problems (through teachings, not group therapy).
18. Learn how to handle situations where we disagree with others.
19. Learn to express oneself, overcome shyness.
