Notes from the Underworld

A talk by Janet Bowers exploring and embracing death as one of the most essential aspects
of our humanity from a psychological and spiritual perspective.

May 25, 2019 (2–4pm)
The Cornucopia Room, 4 Towerdykeside, Hawick TD9 9EA, Scottish Borders
and
June 1, 2019 (2.30–4.30pm)
Mulberry House, 21 Manor Place, Edinburgh EH3 7DX

Event Description

 

 

 

 

“Striving for life, I seek death, seeking death, I find life”
William Shakespeare
(Measure for Measure, Act 3 Scene 1)

“An ongoing inquiry into the meaning of life and death has lead me to wisdoms found in myths and archetypes, the psychological, existential and spiritual metaphysics and above all an experiential journey into ‘Being’ and a radical new perspective.” Janet Bowers

Janet Bowers is a Core Process Psychotherapist and supervisor in private practice. Over many years she has been a student of the Beshara School with a particular emphasis on the study of Ibn ’Arabi. She is based in London.

The talks are supported by The Beshara Trust.
The Edinburgh talk is hosted by Arkordia.

Booking & Fees

Entry by donation at the door.

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.

In The Footsteps of St. Cuthbert

September 23 – 27, 2016

A five-day study tour in the North of England led by Katharine Tiernan

The Kernel 246

Kernel of the Kernel

Weekly from 24th February 2022
Sundays
13:00–14:30 PST

Online study of The Kernel of the Kernel, a selection of key passages from Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi’s Futūḥāt al-Makkiyyah, translated into Turkish with commentary by Ismail Hakki Bursevi (1652-1728AD). Translated into English by Bulent Rauf.

Hassan bin Talal

The 50th Anniversary Beshara Lecture-21

Unity in Humanity? Where Two Hands Meet

Sunday 29th May 2022 17:30 BST

Delivered by His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan.

The Alchemy of Human Happiness

December 7th, 2019 (2–5pm)
Rudolf Steiner House, London UK

An introduction to a new translation of a core chapter from Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi’s Futūḥāt al-Makkiyya with the translator, Stephen Hirtenstein.

Discovering Unity in Awareness: One Year Online Course

Beginning August 14, 2017

A one year course combining two residential retreats, home study and practice, online training, regular Skype contact with course facilitators, integration into your own daily life.

Mindfulness and Self Discovery Retreat Course

October 1 – November 25, 2018
Chisholme Institute, Scottish Borders, UK

This being human is a guest-house. Every morning a new arrival…‘  An 8-week in-depth foundation in mindfulness with 7-day retreat.

Beshara Turkey Discovering Unity

Discovering Unity, Bursa

September 20 – November 1, 2016

A short course about being human, held over seven weekly evening meet-ups

The Ways of the Heart II: Oneness

Weekly on Fridays
7th October 2022 – 13th December 2022
19:00–20:30 AEDT

An online Beshara course exploring a spiritual life in the contemporary world.

Chisholme Institute Introductory Event

Saturday 4th March, 2017

A free afternoon event at the London Kings Cross Hub introducing the courses and retreats held at the Chisholme Institute.

Mystics and Metaphysicians, East and West, Past and Present – and Future

An online course presented by Jim Griffin  

Fortnightly from October 2026 – May 2027
Saturdays: 10:00am – 12:00pm (UK time)
or
Saturdays: 5:00pm-7:00pm (UK time)

Workshop series following a format of reading with contemplative meditation and shared reflections.

“The traditions of the past are very great in their own place, in the past, but I do not see why we should merely repeat them and not go further. In the spiritual development of the consciousness upon earth the great past ought to be followed by a greater future.”

Sri Aurobindo

Love and Knowledge in the Light of Unity | the Direct Path

Love and Knowledge in the Light of Unity | the Direct Path

The Beshara Foundation Blended Learning Course

Part 1: Introductory weekend at Sutton Courtenay Abbey, Oxfordshire
10th – 12th October 2025
(Attendance Face-to-Face or by Zoom)

Followed by.
Part 2: 10 fortnightly evening zoom meetings
23rd October 2025 – 26th March 2026
Thursday evenings, 19:00 – 20:30 GMT/BST

This course provides a full introduction to the principles of Beshara in terms of both knowledge and practice. Taking the metaphysics of Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi as a starting point, the course explores what it means to know oneself and the world in the light of the Unity of Existence.

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