Know Yourself

22nd February – 31st May 2023

4 sessions on the final Wednesday of each month
19:00-20:30 GMT/BST

An online opportunity to contemplate this essential concept according to four major traditions of human wisdom – the philosophies of ancient Greece and India, Christian wisdom and Islamic mysticism.

How to Book

Cost
Free – via Zoom

Contact (for an application form)
admin@beshara.org

Please note the course is limited to 18 participants.

Course Description

Each session will include:

Introductory material sent one week in advance
A shared reading with meditation and discussion

This course is a development of “The Truth is One” course (Sept 2021 – June 2022) with a specific focus on how we relate to these traditions through practice. However, it is a stand alone course and it is not necessary to have attended the previous study.

Course facilitator: Javida Bowers

Please note the course is limited to 18 participants

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Open Meetings

Monday 13th April, 2026
From 17:30 GMT

An ongoing open, creative discussion space and e-gathering for sharing thoughts and contributing to the development of Beshara. Please join us in exchanging ideas, having meaningful discussions, the chance to be heard and the chance to listen and for understanding to develop and flourish.

The Nightingale in the Garden of Love

Saturday 7th March 2026
14:00–17:00 GMT
The October Gallery, London

Contemplative reading of the spiritual poems of one of the greatest Ottoman Sufi masters, Mehmed Muhyīddīn Üftade (1490-1580).

Contact: Michael Cohen london@beshara.org

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13th January – 3rd March, 2026
Tuesdays at 19:00 – 21:00 GMT (8 sessions)

Exploring Ibn ‘Arabi’s great metaphysical vision and its many implications for our conduct in everyday life. No previous knowledge is required, all texts provided.

This course is now fully booked. To join a reserve list or to receive notification of a future possible iteration of the course, email besharacourses3@beshara.org

Interweavings: Christian and Sufi Threads in a Divine Tapestry

Poetry and meditation workshops

Fortnightly from 11th October – 21st February
Saturdays: 10:00am – 11:30pm (UK time)
or
Fortnightly from 1st November – 14th March
Saturdays: 5:00pm-6:30pm (UK time)

Workshop series following a format of reading lines of poetry with contemplative meditation and shared reflections.

Daily Meditation

From 6th January 2025
07:30–08:00 GMT

Daily 30-minute silent meditation beginning with a dedication of intent and ending. All welcome.

Contact: John Brown at besharacourses@beshara.org for a Zoom invite