Impersonal Compassion
September 21, 2019 (2pm – 5pm)
Rudolf Steiner House, (Conference Room), 35 Park Road, London NW1 6XT
The distinction between non-theistic and theistic spirituality according to Ibn ‘Arabi with Avi Abadi.
Event Description
While Buddhism embraces the concepts of the inexpressible and of compassion as the quality that alleviates suffering, it does not address the matter of the Compassionate as Ibn ‘Arabi presents it: the Single Being who, due to His mercy, lends existence to the infinity latent in His Essence.
It is perhaps all too easy to identify the Buddhist ‘inexpressible’ with what Ibn ‘Arabi means by ‘the Essence’. Hence the question arises whether the distinction between non-theistic and theistic spirituality is just a matter of semantics rather than one of significant difference.
The seminar aims to explore this question with some relevant film clips, with reference to the approach of Ibn ‘Arabi..
Avi Abadi has been a student of the work of Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi for many years. For several years he was the Director of Studies at the Chisholme Institute. He has presented several seminars for the Beshara Trust, and in 2018 gave the Beshara Lecture.
Booking & Fees
Cost: £8 + registration fee from Eventbrite or from Facebook
Entry by ticket – refreshments provided
Enquiries:
Michael Cohen at london@beshara.org or 020 8300 7928
