Know Yourself

July 14, 2019 (11am – 1pm)
The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AB

An introductory talk and workshop with Cecilia Twinch, translator of a new edition of this 13th century text – an explanation of the oneness of being – attributed to Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi.

Course Description

‘You yourself are the object of your quest.’

This introductory talk and workshop offers the opportunity for exploration, study and discussion with Cecilia Twinch, who has recently newly translated this short 13th century text on the unity of existence from manuscripts attributed to Muhyiddin Ibn ’Arabi and also to Balyani.

The text explains, in a way that is both expansive and profound, that in order to realise your essential oneness with reality it is not necessary to eliminate your ‘separate’ self or ego because that illusory self never existed. Rather, it is necessary to know your true self in order
to realise your oneness with all being. Nothing essentially changes. When you know yourself, ignorance simply disappears and how things really are becomes clear.

‘When the secret of an atom is discovered, the secret of all created things is made clear.’

Supported by the Beshara Trust, an educational charity.

Booking & Fees

Enquiries and booking, please contact:
Christina Mark
christinamark2@gmail.com

Entry by donation at the door.

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Scottish Borders, UK

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27th June, 2021
15:00 – 16:30 BST

An online seminar with Robert-Louis Abrahamson

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Registration via Eventbrite

Dom Sylvester Houédard

The Kiss: The Beshara talks of Dom Sylvester Houédard

Saturday, 5th November 2022
14:00–17:00 GMT
The October Gallery, London UK

Contemplative reading of extracts from “The Kiss”, a new collection of the Dom’s talks.

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Sundays
13:00–14:30 PST

Online study exploring the oneness of being in the teachings of Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi

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2 online series of 3 Meditation Workshops

30th September, 28th October, 26th November
Saturdays, 10:00–12.30 BST/GMT
and
October 12th, November 9th, December 7th
Thursdays, 17:00–19.30 BST/GMT

Two poems by St. John of the Cross, The Dark Night and The Spiritual Canticle, will form the basis of our meditation.

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“How if this be the truth – that all are a little true?”

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15:00–16:30 GMT (online via Zoom)

Robert Louis Stevenson’s fables are little-known masterpieces by this supreme story-teller.

This online seminar is the latest in a series under the general title Unity in Diversity.

Led by Robert-Louis Abrahamson

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2:00-5:00pm BST
The October Gallery

The metaphysics of unity according to Ibn ‘Arabi

 

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University of Melbourne, Australia

A public talk exploring some of Ibn ‘Arabi’s highly original – and currently relevant – writings on our relationship to the natural world.

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30th October 2020 – 28th January 2021
Hosted by The Beshara Trust using the Zoom seminar platform.

An online Beshara course exploring a spiritual life in the contemporary world.

This course is now fully subscribed but you are welcome to register your interest in further courses to: besharacourses@beshara.org

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The One Calling the Many: the first Ways of the Heart course exploring a spiritual life and unified perspective in the contemporary world.

NB. This course will be held at GMT.

Contact: besharacourses@beshara.org