Teaching

Mansoor has been a devoted educator, sharing his insights across institutions. His courses and lectures invite students into explorations of creativity, vocation, alchemical transformation, and the intersections between depth psychology and esoteric knowledge. Below is an overview at some centers of learning.

Sources

  • Pacifica Graduate Institute

    Creativity, Vocation, and Alchemical Work
    In this course, Students are guided through the transformative journey of creativity and vocation, drawing upon alchemical principles and Jungian archetypal psychology to deepen understanding of self and purpose. The curriculum offers a multidisciplinary approach that bridges ancient metaphysics, the symbolic language of alchemy, and contemporary approaches to inner work. This course illuminates how creativity and vocation intertwine in the pursuit of personal and professional fulfillment.

  • Jung Center Houston

    At the Jung Center in Houston, Mansoor offers a unique and interdisciplinary series of lectures, each bridging the profound insights of ancient wisdom with contemporary depth psychology. Over the past seven years, these courses have guided participants through transformative journeys, integrating insights from Sufism, Islamic thought, Neoplatonism, Jungian psychology, and alchemical symbolism.

    Neoplatonism and Sufism
    This course series invites participants to explore the spiritual philosophies of Neoplatonism and Sufism as pathways toward understanding the divine. The lectures delve into the concept of emanation, the structure of the soul, and the role of the mundus imaginalis (the imaginal realm), where spiritual realities unfold. Central to both Neoplatonic and Sufi thought is the journey of return to the Divine Origin, a transformative path that engages the imagination and demands a balance between intellectual discernment and intuitive insight.

    Alchemy and Jung
    This 4 part lecture series offer a deep dive into alchemical path that emphasizes inner transformation and creativity. Alchemy, both as a metaphor and a spiritual practice, is explored through a Jungian lens, revealing the alchemical processes of nigredo (blackening) and rubedo (reddening) as stages of the soul’s awakening and the integration of opposites.

    Key Concepts of Jungian Psychology
    This ongoing series offered yearly merges Jungian archetypal psychology with analytical tools, exploring how mythology, symbolism, and archetypes from diverse systems contribute to the process of individuation. Key archetypes, including the Self, the Shadow, Ego, Animus, the Divine Feminine, are studied.

  • Virtual Master Class (Solo or Group)

    Mansoor’s online offerings are a rare opportunity to engage deeply with the intersections of depth psychology, alchemical transformation, and ancient spiritual traditions—all from the comfort of your home.

    These virtual classes are crafted to encourage not only intellectual exploration but also personal transformation, guiding participants through the landscapes of creativity, vocation, and spiritual growth with profound scholarly rigor and a deeply soulful touch.

    Islamic Philosophy, Shi’ism, and Sunni Traditions: The Philosophical and Mystical Dimensions
    Through an exploration of the rich philosophical and mystical traditions within Islam, Mansoor’s lectures on Sunni and Shi’ite thought uncover layers of esoteric wisdom and intellectual insight. The teachings of Islamic philosophers, particularly within Shi’ism, are examined for their contributions to metaphysics, cosmology, and the spiritual ascent of the soul. Emphasizing the intersection of intellect and revelation, the lectures also cover Sunni contributions to Islamic philosophy, offering a comprehensive view of the varied mystical and theological paths within Islam.