The Voyages of Moses (3 of 3)

Saturday November 19, 2016

A study afternoon in London focusing on The Voyage of  Fear and The Voyage of Caution in Secrets of Voyaging, by Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi.

The Six Voyages of Moses

The Beshara Trust presents three afternoon sessions to study the six Voyages of Moses from the remarkable work Kitab al-Isfār ʿan natāʾij al-asfār of Ibn ‘Arabi, newly translated last year by Angela Jaffray, under the title Secrets of Voyaging (Anqa Publications).

In this work ‘Arabi addresses the human spiritual quest in its most essential aspects. Last autumn and spring we arranged some study-days on the first part of the book. They attracted an enthusiastic and dedicated group.

We now take pleasure in completing the Voyages with three afternoon study sessions held from September to November on the six Voyages of Moses. There is no need to have participated in the earlier study-days.

The primary aim of the study is not academic, historical or cultural but to explore our understanding of ourselves and our orientation to Reality by sitting at the feet of Ibn ‘Arabi, one of the greatest spiritual teachers. The medium of study is free conversation and meditation, directed by the text.

The study is intense, and the number of places will accordingly be limited to 18. Participants are encouraged to buy the book although photocopies of each section under consideration will be available on the day.

Booking & Fees

Bookings via Eventbrite here: http://sovmoses.eventbrite.co.uk . Each session costs £15 + booking fee, including refreshments.

Numbers are limited to a maximum of 18 participants.

For enquiries and more information email london@beshara.org or call Michael Cohen on (020) 8300 7928.

 

The October Gallery (Club Room)

Open meeting, people sat together on the ground in a circle

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.

Avalon art song

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

Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries

Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries

Weekly on Saturdays (starting March 2026)
13:30–15:30 GMT online via Zoom

An opportunity to study and explore a recent translation of a seminal work of Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi: Contemplation of the Holy Mysteries.

Contact: Michael Cohen, london@beshara.org

More Intimate Dialogues with Reality

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

Contemplative reading of some of Niffari’s “Spiritual Addresses” in a new English translation by Angela Jaffray, and exploration of their relevance to us in the present moment.

Contact: Michael Cohen  london@beshara.org

St Martin and the beggar

The Practical Wisdom of Ibn ‘Arabi

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

Intimate Dialogues with Reality

Saturday 29th November 2025
14:00–17:00 GMT
The October Gallery, London

Contemplative reading of some of Niffari’s “Spiritual Addresses” in a new English translation by Angela Jaffray, and exploration of their relevance to us in the present moment.

Contact: Michael Cohen  london@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. 

Finding happiness and purpose in today’s world

A Blended Learning Course for Young Adults

Part 1: Introductory in-person weekend at Colet House in London
27th – 28th September 2025
(Attendance Face-to-Face or by Zoom)

Followed by.
Part 2: 10 weekly online sessions
6th October – 8th December 2025
Weekly on Mondays, 19:00-20:30pm BST/GMT

This is a course for young people who want make sense of the world and their place in it. It is designed as a voyage of discovery toward a more meaningful life. The course addresses the whole person – body, mind and spirit – by drawing on a rich range of wisdoms and techniques. Building on the successful pilot offered last year, the course invites anyone with curiosity and a desire to lead a more fulfilling life. The course begins with an introductory weekend in London and is then followed by ten weekly online sessions.

Contact: besharacourses4@beshara.org

This course has now been postponed to 2026. Date to be confirmed.

Love and Knowledge in the Light of Unity | the Direct Path

Love and Knowledge in the Light of Unity | the Direct Path

The Beshara Foundation Blended Learning Course

Part 1: Introductory weekend at Sutton Courtenay Abbey, Oxfordshire
10th – 12th October 2025
(Attendance Face-to-Face or by Zoom)

Followed by.
Part 2: 10 fortnightly evening zoom meetings
23rd October 2025 – 26th March 2026
Thursday evenings, 19:00 – 20:30 GMT/BST

This course provides a full introduction to the principles of Beshara in terms of both knowledge and practice. Taking the metaphysics of Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi as a starting point, the course explores what it means to know oneself and the world in the light of the Unity of Existence.

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

Contact: besharacourses3@beshara.org

Angel of Revelation, William Blake

William Blake and the Rediscovery of the Imagination

Saturday 25th October 2025
14:00–17:00 GMT
The October Gallery, London

“Nature is imagination itself!” declared Blake – also realising that imagination is divine.

Contact: Michael Cohen  london@beshara.org