A talk by Michael Cohen
Thursday 22nd October 2026
17:00 – 18:00 UK time
Watkins Bookshop, Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ
This talk will explore Ibn’s Arabi’s Unity of Being; specifically considering how knowing one’s own self opens onto a deeper understanding of Reality.
The Heart of the Masnavi
A n interactive talk by Alan Williams
10th October 2026
14:00–17:00 BST
The October Gallery, London
Book Three of Rumi’s Masnavi is generally regarded as his most profound. It can be regarded as its heart, where Rumi does not mince his words. Alan will discuss the perplexities and challenges of what some say is ‘beyond the reader’s comprehension’ (not Alan’s view).
A Guide to Dante’s Inferno for the Intrepid Traveller
Saturday 25th July 2026
14:00–17:00 BST
The October Gallery, London
A talk by Robert-Louis Abrahamson.
Contact: Michael Cohen london@beshara.org
Saturday 11th April 2026
14:00–17:00 BST
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
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
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