Hermes Trismegistus mosaic, Siena Cathedral (c. 1480) - the legendary founder of esoteric wisdom handing down the teaching

Hobart · Eastern Shore · Launceston

Courses & Classes

No prior experience required. All classes are donation-based.

Our Approach

Learning That Transforms

Our classes are designed to be practical, accessible, and immediately applicable to daily life. We do not simply transmit information; we provide a framework for direct inner experience. Every session includes both theoretical study and practical exercises, and students are expected to engage with the material honestly and apply it in their own lives between sessions.

The Gnostic path is a serious undertaking that asks genuine commitment over an extended period. These classes are for those who come with a sincere desire to understand themselves and to work honestly on what they discover. All classes are offered on a donation basis: give what you can, when you can.

Our Courses

Two Paths into the Teaching

Foundation Course

Introduction to Gnosis

34-Topic Esoteric Course

34 sessions · approx. 9 monthsBeginners - no prior experience needed

Our foundational course covers the complete body of Gnostic teaching from first principles. Beginning with the nature of consciousness and self-knowledge, the course moves through psychology, cosmology, meditation, dream yoga, sacred symbolism, and the practical methods of inner transformation.

The nature of Gnosis and its four pillars
Consciousness, personality, and the ego
The three factors of the revolution of consciousness
Meditation and the four states of consciousness
Dream yoga and astral projection
The Tree of Life and Kabbalistic cosmology
Sacred sexuality and inner alchemy
Karma, dharma, and the law of return
The path of the initiate across human history
Practical daily exercises and meditations
View Course Details →

Meditation Classes

The Revolution of Meditation

Ongoing · weekly sessionsAll levels welcome

A dedicated course in the theory and practice of Gnostic meditation. Learn the four stages of meditation practice - relaxation, concentration, meditation, and samadhi - and develop a sustainable daily practice that produces genuine, verifiable results.

The science of relaxation and physical stillness
Concentration - developing one-pointed attention
Meditation proper - penetrating the nature of things
Samadhi - the state of union
Mantras for meditation and inner awakening
Working with the hypnagogic state
Meditation on the psychological defects
The retrospective meditation
View Course Details →
Introduction to Gnosis

Find a Class Near You

Classes are held weekly across three locations in Tasmania. New courses form periodically when enough students are ready to begin together. Contact the centre closest to you and we will be in touch when a course is forming in your area.

The content covered in the Introductory Course is delivered differently at each centre according to the specific needs of the students and the inspiration of the instructor.

This course is for those with a genuine desire to study and apply the teachings, not as a passive intellectual exercise, but as a sustained, practical commitment to inner work. If that describes where you are, you are warmly welcome.

Hobart

Southern Tasmania

  • Introduction to Gnosis, weekly
  • Meditation Class, weekly

Contact us for current venue details and times.

gnosishobart@gmail.com

Hobart (Eastern Shore)

Southern Tasmania

  • Introduction to Gnosis, weekly
  • Meditation Class, weekly

Contact us for current venue details and times.

gnosis.hobarteast@gmail.com

Launceston

Northern Tasmania

  • Introduction to Gnosis, weekly
  • Meditation Class, weekly

Contact us for current venue details and times.

gnosis.launceston@gmail.com

You can also reach us through our Facebook page:

Gnostic Society Australia

facebook.com/GnosticSocietyAustralia

Classes Are Donation-Based

We do not charge a fixed fee for our classes. All teaching is offered on the basis of voluntary donation. Genuine wisdom should never be withheld for financial reasons.

If you are in a position to give, your generosity directly supports the continuation of these teachings and helps make them available to those who cannot afford to pay. If you cannot give at this time, you are still warmly welcome.

"Freely you have received; freely give." Matthew 10:8

"He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent. He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is mighty."

- Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 33
Common Questions

Before You Come

Do I need any prior knowledge of Gnosis or spirituality?

Not at all. Our introductory course is designed for complete beginners. The only requirement is a sincere desire to learn and a willingness to engage honestly with the practice.

How long does the introductory course run?

The Introduction to Gnosis course consists of 34 sessions, running weekly. This takes approximately 8-9 months to complete.

What should I bring to my first class?

Just yourself and an open mind. You may wish to bring a notebook for any notes, but this is entirely optional. Dress comfortably; we sometimes include physical relaxation exercises.

Are classes available online?

There are many resources available online, and we encourage their use. That said, the power of working together in a group cannot be understated - a shared energy arises in the room that genuinely supports the inner work in a way that solitary study cannot replicate.

Ready to Begin?

Come to your first class with an open mind and a genuine desire to understand yourself more deeply.