Astara Study Groups

Study groups are a good idea for many reasons. It is a way to bring the Degree Lessons and other material to life through interaction with other students. It is also a chance to socialize with others on a similar path. We often learn so much through the sharing of experiences and energies. The common bond that results can be quite invigorating. Remember, too, that enjoyment is an excellent learning aid, so have fun while you're growing together!

Here are some guidelines that will make your study group a rewarding experience:

1. Each member of a study/discussion group must be a Member of Astara and have his or her own Degree Lessons, or be part of an established "Shared Study."

2. The basic material should be Astara's Degree Lessons, but other material adds variety and interest. Suggestions for additional material are made later in this list.

3. There are two ways to approach a study/discussion of the Degree Lessons:

a. take up each Lesson in consecutive order
b. select specific subjects and search the Lessons for material pertaining to them.

4. Although there may be a group organizer, no one person should be considered a teacher. Astara neither appoints teachers, nor gives authority to any persons to direct or control groups, or collect tuition, donations or any other funds on Astara's behalf. Also, neither a study/discussion group, nor any of its members is authorized to act as an agent of Astara.

5. A group session can easily be planned in four sections:

a. Degree Lessons study and discussions
b. discussion and study of additional material
c. meditation period
d. social time

6. In addition to the Degree Lessons, the following Astarian supplementary material is suggested. Each book or lesson is easily and beneficially divided into sections and a portion can be used at each session:

Ten Steps to Fulfillment
Unfolding the Third Eye

The Jeweled Tree of Life
Reincarnation

7. For meditation periods you may find the meditations in Astara's meditation CDs, (some with music only, and others with narration), excellent aids to your meditations personally, or with a group.