...we experience ourselves, our thoughts and feelings as something separate from the rest. A kind of optical delusion of consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from the prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty...We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive...
System Requirements
In order to successfully navigate our online learning platform you require computer and internet access with full permission to change configurations and install programs as per the requirements below. Your computer hardware, software and network needs to meet or exceed the following minimum requirements:
| Windows | MacIntosh | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows XP, Windows 7 or later (32bit or 64bit) | Mac Mountain Lion or later |
| Processor | Pentium IV - 1.3 GHz or better | G3 or G4 or better |
| Memory (RAM) | 256 Mb or more | 256 Mb or more |
| Internet Browser | Latest version of Firefox or Chrome is highly recommended | Latest version of Firefox or Chrome is highly recommended |
| Internet Service | DSL, Cable or Satellite (must be capable of playing streaming audio and video) | DSL, Cable or Satellite (must be capable of playing streaming audio and video) |
| Reliable access to email. Students are encouraged to check email daily during a courses. | Reliable access to email. Students are encouraged to check email daily during courses. | |