Coming to Know Edwin Muir
November 10, 2018 (2–5pm)
The October Gallery, London
Contemplative study of a few poems by the 20th Century Scottish Poet Edwin Muir
Speaker: Robert-Louis Abrahamson
Akong: A Remarkable Life
November 28, 2018 (7pm)
Heart of Hawick Cinema & Theatre, Hawick, Scottish Borders
The award-winning documentary on the inspirational life of Akong Rinpoche, co-founder of the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the West, at Eskdalemuir. Introduced by Executive Producer Vin Harris, and followed by a panel discussion with Q&A. Proceeds to the Akong Memorial Foundation.
Ibn ‘Arabi Study Afternoon
December 1, 2018 (2–5pm)
The October Gallery, London
An afternoon seminar studying the chapter on ‘The Wisdom of Being in the Word of David’ from Ibn ‘Arabi’s Fusus al-Hikam (The Bezels of Wisdom).
Bewildered: The Mystical Love Poetry of Ibn ‘Arabi
February 16, 2019 (2–5pm)
The October Gallery, London
Introducing a new English translation of Ibn ‘Arabi’s extraordinary cycle of mystical poetry Tarjumān al-Ashwāq (Translation of Desires) with publisher, Simone Fattal.
Notes from the Underworld
March 23, 2019 (2–5pm)
The October Gallery, London
A talk and seminar exploring death as one of the most essential aspects of our humanity from a psychological and spiritual perspective.
Learning from the natural world: Ibn ‘Arabi on the wisdom of the animals, plants and minerals
August 31, 2018 (11am – 12.30pm)
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.