Revisiting the Kernel of the Kernel
Thursday, 24th November 2022, 7pm
to
Sunday, 27th November 2022, 2.30pm
An immersive three days at Chisholme, in conjunction with the Beshara Trust.
How to Book
Complete a short application form and email it to secretary@chisholme.org
Cost
Description
A special three-day event, from the evening of Thursday 24th November to 2.30pm on Sunday 27th. This is an opportunity to come together, as students under one umbrella – a time set aside for essential learning through each of the four pillars – work, study, meditation and zikr. This will be the context for reading together some sections of The Kernel of the Kernel.
The course will be facilitated by Jane Clark, Hamid van Koten, Hadiya Roberts, Hakim Young, and others.
For those with genuine financial hardship please contact secretary@chisholme.org – it may be possible to offer student bursaries.
Places will be limited and depending on the response we may have to ask you to wait for a future event.
On Thursday 24th November, before the course begins, there will be a Thanksgiving Lunch and those who would like to come early for this are very welcome to do so.
The Masnavi of Rumi Book 3
Weekly from 19th November 2026
Thursdays 20:30–21:30 GMT
An exploration of Book Three of Jalaladdin Rumi’s Masnavi will begin in November on Zoom. To enrol in the group please contact John Brown at: besharacourses@beshara.org.
The Heart of the Masnavi
The Heart of the Masnavi
A n interactive talk by Alan Williams
10th October 2026
14:00–17:00 BST
The October Gallery, London
Book Three of Rumi’s Masnavi is generally regarded as his most profound. It can be regarded as its heart, where Rumi does not mince his words. Alan will discuss the perplexities and challenges of what some say is ‘beyond the reader’s comprehension’ (not Alan’s view).
Kernel of the Kernel
Weekly from 19th September 2026
Saturdays 14:00–15:00 GMT
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.
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
16th – 18th October 2026
(Attendance Face-to-Face or by Zoom)
Followed by.
Part 2: 10 fortnightly online sessions
29th October 2026 – 18th March 2027
Thursday evenings, 19:00 – 20:30 GMT/BST
Part 3: Optional residential weekend and/or 10 days at Chisholme House, Scotland 1st–11th April 2027
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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Contact: besharacourses3@beshara.org
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
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