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Bhagavad Gita – ‘The Song of the Spirit’
From 15th May 2025
20:30–21:30 BST
An opportunity to study and explore the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita in an online group setting.
How to Book
Contact: John Brown at besharacourses@beshara.org to book your place.
Fees: free but participants will need to purchase the book available on Amazon, ebay and other book sellers and outlets.
Course details
There are places on this online reading study group beginning Thursday 15 May at 20:30 BST.
All are welcome. We will be reading the translation by Stephen Mitchell.
The Gita is a conversation between Arjuna and his charioteer as he heads for war. The charioteer is Krishna who answers Arjuna’s questions on life and the mystery of the world through the themes of courage, honour, death, love, virtue and fulfilment. It is an ancient text with a universal and practical message especially relevant for contemporary times.
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to the Bhagavad Gita, this reading group will suit you. This is a great opportunity to study and explore one of the world’s great classics.
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Introductory weekend at Sutton Courtenay Abbey, Oxfordshire
10th – 12th October 2025
(Zoom attendance also available)
10 x bi-weekly evening online sessions
23rd October 2025 – 26th March 2026
Thursday evenings, 19:00 – 20:30 GMT/BST
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Contact: besharacourses3@beshara.org
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25th-26th July 2025
The Warburg Institute, University of London
A joint symposium held by the Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi Society and The Warburg Institute.
More details: https://ibnarabisociety.org/events/
Booking: https://warburg.sas.ac.uk/events/cosmos-of-ibn-arabi-2025
Aspects of Science, Imagination and the Mystical
Saturday 14th June 2025
14:00–17:00 BST
The October Gallery, London
With Peter Coates
This talk will consider the vital role of the Creative Imagination in Natural Science and in the Mystical Philosophy of Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi.
Contact: Michael Cohen london@beshara.org
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Saturday 24th May 2025
14:00–17:00 BST
The October Gallery, London
With Charles Mugleston
A special Birthday Celebration with music, exploring, experiencing & soulfully enjoying the Ruba’iya’t of Hakim Omar Khayya’m translated & adapted by the Anglo-Irish genius Edward FitzGerald of Woodbridge, Suffolk into “English Music” in 1859.
Contact: Michael Cohen london@beshara.org
Open Meetings
Monday 7th April, 2025
Monday 5th May, 2025
17:30–18:30 BST
Saturday 26th April, 2025
Saturday 24th May, 2025
9:00am-10:00am BST
Are you interested in sharing your thoughts and in contributing to the development of Beshara? We are excited to invite you to another series of monthly online Open Meetings
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