The core curriculum of LTWI is based on a body of knowledge called the Enneagram.  Like 

most paradigms of psychology, the Enneagram has a long tradition in philosophy and spirituality.  

Hence, the wisdom of the Enneagram can be considered a sacred psychology.  The word 

Enneagram comes from the Greek "ennea" which translates to "nine" and "grammos" meaning 

"diagram" or "figure."  Hence, Enneagram translates into "nine figures" or points of the 

personality.  Enneagram theory postulates that once a person learns his or her personality style 

of relating, only then can he or she effectively break maladaptive patterns of behavior and 

become receptive to the transformation which leads to a higher stateof being and relating 

with others.

For more information about the Enneagram contact the following organizations.