COURSES

Kernel of the Kernel

Know Yourself & The Twenty-Nine Pages

Weekly on Sundays from 16th July 2023
11:00–12:30 BST

An online study group focusing on Know Yourself and The Twenty-Nine Pages that will run for approximately 12 weeks.

How to Book

There is no charge but participants are requested to have their own copy of each book, which are inexpensive paperbacks.

Both books are available from Beshara Publications [/] and can also be ordered in the USA from the Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi Society [/].

Contact
Michael Cohen at london@beshara.org

Course Description

These two texts have been a foundation for study at Beshara for many years.

From the introduction to The Twenty-Nine Pages: “The clarity of the exposition and depth of meaning make it an invaluable reference work for all students of mysticism and the spiritual life, whatever their background…  At the Beshara School it is always studied in groups, forming the focus for intensive discussion, and acting as a mirror for the students’ questions concerning their relationship with Reality.”

From the introduction to Know Yourself : “This short book introduces a view of the world which is very different to that held by many people. For some, it may serve a purpose in shattering preconceived notions and presenting an entirely new perspective which opens up a compassionate and responsive universe. It reflects an ardent desire to reach beyond the peripheral uncertainties of everyday life and discover, for ourselves, a certainty in the oneness of being which constantly flows through everything that is.”

Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi (born in Andalusia 1165, died in Damascus 1240) is one of the most influential figures in the Islamic world. The universality of his thought, which is making him increasingly well-known in the West, is as powerfully relevant in today’s world as it has ever been.

 
 
 

 

 

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The October Gallery, London

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Contact: Michael Cohen  london@beshara.org

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Contact: Michael Cohen  london@beshara.org

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Saturday 26th April 2025
14:00–17:00 BST
The October Gallery, London

You yourself are the object of your quest

Reading and discussion of a classic explanation of the Oneness of Being, attributed to Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi and Awhad al-din Balyani and translated from the Arabic by Cecilia Twinch.

Contact: Michael Cohen, london@beshara.org

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