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
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
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.
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.
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Contact: besharacourses3@beshara.org
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
Saturday 20th September 2025
14:00–17:00 BST
The October Gallery, London
This interactive presentation will discuss findings from research with young people about loneliness. It will also put forward possible solutions that can help diminish loneliness in this demographic.
Contact: Michael Cohen london@beshara.org