Ibn ‘Arabi Study Afternoon

February 17, 2018 (2–5pm)
The October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3AL

The next in a series of study afternoons in London on the work of the great spiritual teacher Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi.

Event Description

This is the latest in a series of afternoons comprising study of the work of the great spiritual teacher Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi. The aim of the study is to nurture a sentiment for self-knowledge, rather than for any academic or cultural benefit.

No prior knowledge of Arabi’s writings is needed. The seminar is designed both for those new to his work and for long-term students. The study material will consist of writings by Ibn Arabi and related authors, in English translation where necessary.

In this seminar we shall read from the Chapter on “The Wisdom of Singularity in The Word of Muhammad” from Ibn ‘Arabi’s seminal work, the Fusus al-Hikam together with some related writings.

Dates for your Diary

All events are at the October Gallery. Details will follow.
Note the March seminar is an extended event (11am-5pm – lunch included).

March 17th (11am-5pm): Talk and seminar on Ibn ‘Arabi with Avi Abadi

April 14th (2-5pm): Talk by Peter Coates on Aspects of Science, Imagination and the Mystical

May 19th (2-5pm): Seminar on the Station of Love, facilitated by Janet Bowers.

Booking & Fees

Cost:
£8 + £1.54 Eventbrite registration fee
https://ibn_arabi_fardiyah.eventbrite.co.uk
or via Facebook

Entry by ticket – refreshments provided

Enquiries:
Michael Cohen at london@beshara.org or 020 8300 7928

Course / Event location

The October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3AL

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10 x bi-weekly online sessions
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Contact: besharacourses3@beshara.org

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Saturdays: 10:00am – 11:30pm (GMT)
or
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The October Gallery, London

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Thursdays, 19:30 – 21:00 GMT

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Fridays 18:00–19:30 GMT

Weekly from November 24th, 2024
Sundays 13:00–14:30 PST (timed for US and Pacific Rim)
Mondays 8:00 – 09:30 AEDT

Weekly from November 12th, 2024
Tuesdays 21:00–22:00 GMT
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Contact: Michael Cohen, london@beshara.org

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Contact: besharacourses3@beshara.org

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14:00–17:00 BST
The October Gallery, London

Union is the only remedy for separation
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The October Gallery, London

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