A Course in Miracles is a unique, universal, self-study spiritual thought system that teaches the way to Love and Inner Peace through Forgiveness. The course is comprised of three sections: the Text, the Workbook for Students, and the Manual for Teachers. Each section presents concepts in a framework designed to take you from a state of despair to one of greater peace, love, and understanding.
A Course in Miracles, originally published in 1975, is dedicated to thought reversal and mind healing. Its teachings focus on moving away from fear and towards love. This shift in perspective leads to a profound understanding of our own divine nature. The text encourages us to apply its principles as a way of removing the blocks that stand in the place of our awareness of love’s presence.
The Text introduces the theory upon which the Course is based. It uses ‘Christian’ terminology but incorporates terms from eastern spiritual philosophies and psychology as well. This unique combination is used to describe how we detach ourselves from Divine Love and how we can return to it. Although it presents an intellectual framework, it also emphasizes that the student must experience the concepts presented to truly understand them.
The Workbook for Students, with its 365 lessons, provides daily exercises designed to shift your mindset and guide you towards spiritual enlightenment. The daily lessons provide a practical approach to achieving a state of mindfulness and peace. Like the text, it emphasizes experiencing the insights presented rather than intellectually understanding them.
The Manual for Teachers, aimed at those considering themselves as potential teachers of the Course, addresses the ten characteristics needed to become effective guides for others. It consolidates how to transfer these teachings to others and how to experience advanced stages of spiritual awakening.
A acim has deeply impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide. Its philosophy transcends religions and is based on universal spiritual themes. Embracing the teachings of the Course can bring about profound change in both personal and professional life. It offers a way of seeing the world that brings about peace to those who struggle with life’s seeming difficulties. It is a journey of self-discovery and inner transformation, a journey of return to our true Self.