Foundation for Inner Peace. Tiburon,
California
The FIP are the publishers of _A Course in Miracles
and are responsible for the translation programme. On-line mail order.
- The list below is a selection from their on-line catalogue -
BOOKS:
*A
Course in Miracles Set Three volume set:: Volume I, Text, 622 pages; Volume
II, Workbook for Students, 478 pages; and Volume III, Manual
for Teachers, 88 pages. *Psychotherapy: Purpose, Process, and Practice An Extension of the Principles of A Course in
Miracles. Taken down by Helen Schucman in the same manner
as A Course in Miracles, this twenty-three page pamphlet
discusses the Course's principles of healing and forgiveness in
the context of psychotherapy. Written for professional
therapists, the pamphlet nonetheless will be of help to anyone
interested in how the Course's theoretical principle of
healingñjoining with another through the Holy Spiritñis applied
to the field of psychotherapy. *The Song of Prayer: Prayer, Forgiveness, Healing An Extension of the Principles of A Course in
Miracles. Taken down by Helen Schucman in the same manner
as A Course in Miracles, this twenty-two page pamphlet
discusses forgiveness and healing in the context of prayer,
contrasting the meaning of true prayer, forgiveness, and healing
with their opposites. The process of prayer is described in the
pamphlet as "growth in forgiveness," with healing seen as the
effect of the mind's undoing of the belief in separation. *The Gifts of God The inspired poetry of Dr. Helen Schucman, scribe of A
Course in Miracles. One hundred and fourteen poems written
over a ten-year period that share the spiritual content of the
Course. Hardcover, 144 pages. *Concordance for A Course in Miracles Nearly a decade in preparation, the authorized Concordance
of A Course in Miracles is a 1,108-page hardcover volume
that contains the location of every major word in the
three-volume Course, as well as the two supplements to the
Course, "Psychotherapy: Purpose, Process, and Practice" and "The
Song of Prayer." Each word is shown in context. References are
identified by book, chapter, section, paragraph, and sentence
numbers.
AUDIO TAPES:
*A Course in Miracles on Audio Tape Forty-two ninety-minute audio cassettes, approximately 63
hours, containing the complete Course; read by Mr. Jim Stewart,
a student of the Course since 1977. Packaged in an attractive
blue and gold carrying case. *Audio Tape: What It Says A forty minute summary of the principal themes in the
Course by Dr. Kenneth Wapnick. Identical to the sound track of
the video version of What
it Says.
VIDEO TAPES:
*Video Tape: The Story of A Course in Miracles A 2 1/4-hour documentary film available on video cassette.
The first half of this memorable film is the inspiring story of
how the Course came to be. Features Dr. William Thetford, and
spans a 70-year period in the life of Dr. Helen Schucman,
"scribe" of the Course. The second half of the film contains
first-hand accounts of various psychologists, business people,
educators, physicians, prison inmates, and others who relate how
the Course has affected their lives.
VHS or PAL *Video Tape: What It Says A summary of the principal themes in A Course in
Miracles by Dr. Kenneth Wapnick, the associate of Dr.
Helen Schucman, who has studied the Course since before it was
published, and who currently leads workshops and seminars on the
content of the Course at the Foundation for A Course
in Miracles. VHS
RELATED MATERIAL:
*Electronic
Version of A Course in Miracles An electronic version of the Course bundled with a
search program. Searches the three volumes of A Course in
Miracles and two pamphlets. Allows you to print results
and write to a disk file. CD for Windows, Diskettes for
DOS or Macintosh. *Workbook Lesson Cards All 365 Workbook (Vol. II) lessons reproduced on
heavy-duty 3 3/8" x 4 7/8" cards enabling you to carry your
current lesson with you for easy reference throughout the day.
Foundation for_A Course in
Miracles®, Temecula, California. FACIM is the official teaching organisation of the
Foundation for Inner Peace
and the copyright-holder of_A Course in Miracles and all related materials.
Publishes the quarterly Lighthouse newsletter. On-line
mail order.
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Kenneth Wapnick received his Ph.D. in psychology
from Adelphi University. He worked closely with Helen Schucman
and William Thetford, the two scribes of A Course in
Miracles, and has been writing, teaching and integrating
the Course's principles with his practice of psychotherapy since
1973. Ken and his wife Gloria are founders of the "Foundation
for A Course in Miracles" in Temecula, California, which is a
teaching center for the Course. Both are writers and lecturers.
LINKSto biographical information and excerpted writings of
Ken Wapnick
BOOKS:
*Glossary-Index for A COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. Study of the Course is facilitated by understanding its
vocabulary. Therefore this Glossary-Index was prepared
as a study guide for students.
Originally published in 1982, the Glossary-Index first
presents a summary of the theory of A Course in Miracles
with a listing of all major terms in the Course and the two
scribed pamphlets, Psychotherapy: Purpose, Process and
Practice and The Song of Prayer. This is followed
by a glossary of 135 terms along with their most important
references in the Course, and an index of more than 800
scriptural references found in the Course, cross-referenced to
the Bible.
paperback, 349 pages
*A Talk Given on A COURSE IN MIRACLES
An Introduction
Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D.
This book provides an in-depth introduction to the principles of
A Course in Miracles. It first explains the central ideas in the
ego's thought system of sin, guilt, and fear, and its defenses
of denial and projection. Next, the Holy Spirit's thought system
of forgiveness is explained, showing specifically how it and the
miracle undo the ego's chief defense against the Love of God:
special relationships. Included also are chapters on the purpose
of Jesus' life, and the story of how the Course came to be
written.
*Forgiveness and Jesus
The Meeting Place of A COURSE IN MIRACLES and Christianity
Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D.
Many students and would-be students of A Course in Miracles have
found the Course's Christian context and emphasis on Jesus
problematic, regardless of their own religious background. These
problems have interfered with many students' study and
understanding of the Course. In response to these difficulties,
Forgiveness and Jesus addresses the misunderstandings of
traditional Christianity, separating these out from the
teachings of the Course, and emphasizes the importance of
correcting these errors in the context of the
two-thousand-year-old tradition.
Forgiveness and Jesus first discusses in depth the principles of
A Course in Miracles, specifically focusing on the dynamics of
the ego and the meaning of forgiveness. The book next presents
the teachings of Christianity in the light of the principles of
the Course, highlighting the similarities and differences.
Throughout the book, special attention is given to the
application of the Course's principles to important areas in our
lives such as injustice, anger, sickness, sexuality, and money.
The person of Jesus is also discussed in depth. The Appendix
includes an index of names, a subject index, an index of
examples, and a scriptural index.
*Awaken from the Dream
Gloria and Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D.
This presentation of the basic ideas of A Course in Miracles
serves both as an introduction to those new to the Course, as
well as offering its long-time students a unique approach to the
Course's teaching of "not making the error real." This important
principle cautions the student against using psuedo-problems as
a defense against the true problem: separation. Beginning with
an original cosmological myth, Awaken from the Dream emphasizes
the application of this central teachingñthe foundation of
forgivenessñto our everyday lives, in a spirit of non-opposition
and love.
*Absence from Felicity The Story of HELEN SCHUCMAN and Her Scribing of A
COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. This biography of Helen Schucman -- the scribe of A
Course in Miracles, dictated by Jesus -- focuses on
the lifetime conflict between her spiritual nature and her ego,
and the relationship of this conflict to her scribing of the
Course. The book includes extensive excerpts from Helen's own
recollections, the personal messages she received from Jesus,
and her dreams and letters -- all never before in print.
Presented here as well is some of the personal instructional
material from Jesus. This material constituted an integral part
of the original dictation of the Course, which was later removed
as directed by Jesus. Absence from Felicity highlights the process of the
Course's scribing, Helen's personal experiences of Jesus, and
her relationship with William Thetford, her close friend and
psychologist-colleague at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical
Center in New York City, as well as her collaborator in the
scribing of A Course in Miracles. The last part of the
book contains reminiscences of Helen by Kenneth Wapnick, the
author, which draw upon his intimate relationship with the
scribe that spanned the last eight years of her life. Finally,
in the context of Helen's experiences, there is a discussion of
Jesus which focuses on the appearance and the reality of our
relationship with him.
*The
Most Commonly Asked Questions about
A COURSE IN MIRACLES Gloria and Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. Our purpose in writing this book is to answer the most
frequently asked questions that students of A COURSE IN
MIRACLES have been asking ever since its publication in 1976.
Over the many years we have been teaching the Course, it has
become apparent that its radical message has often been a
source of much confusion, misunderstanding, and distortion. It
is our aim in this book to help clarify -- through this
question-and-answer format -- many of the Course's
principles in order to facilitate greater understanding and
application of its thought system. (From the Preface)
The questions discussed in this book cover a wide range of
topics, among which are the following: the metaphysics of
Heaven; the metaphysics of separation; the applications of A
Course in Miracles; Jesus; and the form, language, and
curriculum of the Course. In addition to concise, yet
comprehensive answers, suggested readings in the Course are
listed for students interested in further study of the issues.
*The Message of A COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. The Message of A COURSE IN MIRACLES is a two-part
work, the purpose of which is to provide a comprehensive
overview of the teachings of A Course in Miracles, with
discussion and guidelines on how to avoid some common
misconceptions of these teachings. Volume One, All Are
Called, could indeed carry the subtitle, "What A
Course in Miracles Says," while Volume Two, Few Choose
to Listen, could be subtitled "What A Course in
Miracles Does Not Say." The focus of the first
volume is therefore on what the Course actually teaches, while
the sequel focuses on the ways in which students have
misunderstood A Course in Miracles, not only believing
it is teaching something it is not, but also denying what its
message truly is.
The first book provides students somewhat acquainted with the
teachings of A Course in Miracles with a summary which
will help meet their needs for an in-depth presentation of the
Course's principles, including a discussion of the practical
implications of these principles with regard to religious and
spiritual practice, and ethical, moral, and behavioral issues.
The purpose of Few Choose to Listen, as stated in the
Introduction is "to guide students in how to avoid certain
potential mistakes or confusions as they read, study, and
implement into their daily lives the teachings of A Course
in Miracles. Such sidestepping of errors will, it is
hoped, be of help in clearing the way for the student to be more
accessible to the Holy Spirit's 'particular care and guidance'
(M-29.2:6)."
Volume One: 380 pages, Volume Two: 239 pages
AUDIO TAPES:
*The Meaning of Forgiveness Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. Forgiveness is the central teaching of A Course in
Miracles and has almost universally been misunderstood. In
this workshop, its true meaning is explained in contrast to the
distortions coming from the world's version, which has made
forgiveness into a scourge rather than the path home to God.
Through readings and discussion of examples, all forms of
victimization are shown to be rooted in the projection of
responsibility for our belief that we are separate from God's
Love. Forgiveness, therefore, begins with looking at our
experiences of victimization with Jesus, who then helps us see
both their cause and their healing. These lie only in our mind's
decision, either to be joined with his love or to remain
separate from it.
One tapes
*The Simplicity of Salvation An Intensive Overview of A COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. This workshop presents an in-depth summary of the principles
of A Course in Miracles, with special emphasis placed on
the two levels of the Course's presentation. It also includes a
comparison of the Course and Christianity, and the story of how
the Course was written.
Eight 90-min. tapes
*Healing the Unhealed Healer Workshop on A COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. The discussion in this workshop centers on the
characteristics of the unhealed healer, specifically: the
investment in seeing differences and separation, making the
error real, and depreciating the power of the mind. The healing
of the unhealed healer's mind is seen as the willingness to join
with Jesus in understanding all forms of sickness and problems
to be calls for love mirroring one's own call for love, and then
in accepting the Holy Spirit's loving answer to those calls.
Eight 90-min. tapes
*Love Does Not Oppose Gloria and Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. This workshop discusses the important Course principle of
not making the error of our belief in separation real by
opposing the many forms of separation encountered in the world.
The non-dualistic metaphysics of A Course in Miracles is
presented in the context of the myth from Awaken from the
Dream. The Course's views of time and special
relationships are discussed as well.
Eight 90-min. tapes
*What It Means to Be a Teacher of God Workshop on A COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. The discussion in this workshop is in three parts. The first
discusses the ten characteristics of a teacher of God that are
presented in the manual for teachers. The second discusses the
teacher of God's temptation to use magic, which solves problems
where they are not -- that is, in the body or the
world -- and thus provides a false sense of healing.
Finally, true healing is explained as the undoing of our only
problem, which is the decision in our minds to be guilty.
Six 90-min. tapes
*The Workbook of A COURSE IN MIRACLES Its Place in the Curriculum - Theory and Practice Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. The nature of the workbook and its place in the curriculum
of A Course in Miracles are discussed, with specific
focus on the metaphysics underlying the lessons. The early
lessons are examined to illustrate how Jesus develops his theme
of the illusory nature of the external world. The mind-training
aspect of the workbook is also explained. While helpful to
beginning students, this album will be of particular interest to
long-term students.
Eight 90-min. tapes
*THE SONG OF PRAYER:
Prayer, Forgiveness, Healing Workshop on the Pamphlet Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. This workshop presents a line-by-line commentary on "The
Song of Prayer," the companion pamphlet to A Course in
Miracles scribed by Helen Schucman from Jesus. The role of
prayer is seen as reflecting the process of our acceptance of
the true meaning of Jesus' presence in our lives. Jesus'
relationship with Helen is presented as the model for
understanding the nature and meaning of prayer.
Ten 90-min. tapes
*The Origin of A COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. This is a presentation of the story of the scribing of A
Course in Miracles. It consists of introductory comments,
a portion of Tape 8 from "The Simplicity of Salvation," and
reflections on Helen Schucman (the scribe) and William Thetford
(her collaborator, colleague, and friend)..
One tape
*I Will Be Still an Instant and Go Home Gloria and Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. This is a collection of a meditation and two talks by
Kenneth, and one talk by Gloria and Kenneth -- all given at
various Sunday services. They include: a meditation on Jesus; "I
Will Be Still an Instant and Go Home"; "Do You Prefer that You
Be Right or Happy?"; and "The Treasure of God."
One tape
*Sickness and Healing Workshop on A COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. The discussion in this workshop focuses on the mind's
decision to be guilty as the cause of all sickness, and the
purpose sickness serves in the ego thought system as a defense
against God's Love. Healing thus is seen as taking place in the
mind rather than the body, and undoes our belief in the reality
of guilt. This is accomplished by turning to the Holy Spirit,
correcting our original mistake of having turned to the ego, and
joining His healing thoughts of forgiveness.
One 30, seven 90-min. tapes
*The Web of Specialness Workshop on A COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. In this workshop, specialness is explained as an attack on
God and as a defense against our true Identity as His Son. There
is a detailed discussion of the pervasive and insidious patterns
of specialness in our lives, and the process of forgiving our
specialness through willingness to join with Jesus in looking at
it honestly and without judgment.
Twelve 90-min. tapes
*Duality as Metaphor in A COURSE IN MIRACLES Workshop on A COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. This workshop is a comprehensive study of what is to be
taken literally and what is to be taken metaphorically in A
Course in Miracles, and the distortions that result from
not recognizing this difference between symbol and fact. This is
explained in the context of the metaphysics of duality and
separation, and what Jesus teaches about the world, joining,
forgiveness, prayer, the Holy Spirit, himself, and the only
reality: the non-dualistic oneness of God and Christ.
Eight 90-min. tapes
*I Want the Peace of God Workshop on A COURSE IN MIRACLES Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. This commentary on passages from the workbook and the manual
focuses on the idea that wanting the peace of God is meaningful
only when the decision includes the willingness to look openly
with Jesus at our secret wish not to be peaceful, and then with
his help choosing against this wish.
One 100-min. tape
*The Experience of A COURSE IN MIRACLES A Commentary on "Development of Trust"
(Manual for Teachers) Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. The theme of this workshop, held in September 1998, is the
exploration of the six stages in the development of trust
discussed in the section, "What Are the Characteristics of God's
Teachers?" These stages represent the transitions experienced in
the process of shifting one's trust in the ego's offerings to
total trust in the offerings of Jesus or the Holy Spirit,
culminating in the attainment of the real world. The emphasis
throughout the workshop is on students' experience of this process
of the Course, rather than on the simple intellectual mastery of
its principles.
Seven 90-min and one 60-min tapes
VIDEO TAPES:
*The Real World A Two-Hour Edited Workshop on A COURSE IN MIRACLES Gloria and Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. This workshop focuses on the process of attaining the real
world. Beginning with a basic explanation of the metaphysics of
A Course in Miracles, Gloria and Kenneth Wapnick discuss
the ego's wrong-minded correction through the Holy Spirit's
forgiveness. The culmination of this process is the real
world -- the state of mind in which both the problem and
the answer disappear, leaving only the memory of God's Love,
exemplified in our world by Jesus.
This video is a two-hour edited version of V-3. Interspersed
throughout the workshop are excerpts of an interview with Gloria
and Kenneth. Audience questions have not been included in this
version.
This workshop was held at the Foundation's Academy and Retreat
Center in June 1994.
VHS &PAL (non-US)
*Seek Not to Change the Course Reflections on A COURSE IN MIRACLESGloria
and Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. This seminar presents some of the more common
misunderstandings of A Course in Miracles. Among the
topics covered are the centrality of the Course's non-dualistic
metaphysics in understanding its practical teachings on
forgiveness, and the importance of students allowing themselves
to expand to the Course's level, rather than scaling it down to
theirs, which can only lead to a distortion of the Course's
teachings.
The program on this video tape consists of a 75-minute
discussion of some common misunderstandings about the Course,
followed by a 60-minute session of questions and answers. Among
the more important themes covered is the centrality of the
Course's teaching that God did not create the world, and the
application of this principle to the Course's teaching on
forgiveness.
This presentation took place in La Mirada, California, on June
10, 1986.
(Audio tapes of the video available.)
VHS &PAL (non-US)
