Kernel of the Kernel

Thursdays from 24th February 2022 (16:00 – 17:30 Pacific Standard Time)
Fridays from 25th February 2022
(10:00 – 11:30 Australian Eastern Standard Time)

A study of Ismail Hakki Bursevi’s translation of Ibn ‘Arabi’s exceptional treatise for those who undertake the journey with the aim of Union.

Course Description

The Kernel of the Kernel is 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.

It is a dialogue with the mystic and is for the one who is ready to look into the depths of his or her own being to the kernel of the kernel which is his or her essence. This book is invaluable, pointing out the way of progress for those who may become entangled along the path.

Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi (1165-1240AD), mystic, philosopher, poet, sage, is one of the world’s great spiritual teachers, whose writings provide a beautiful exposition of the Unity of Being. His wisdom has much to offer us in the modern world, in terms of understanding what it means to be human.

Booking

Cost: FREE via Zoom
Although these courses are free to join, a copy of Kernel of the Kernel is required.

The book is available for £11 from Beshara Publications and can also be ordered in the USA from https://ibnarabisociety.org/p-books-usa/

Contact: Mark Danley at markdanleyb@gmail.com

Discovering Unity: introductory weekend

June 24 – 26, 2016

Discover more about yourself and the world around you through group study, conversation and meditation in a beautiful and peaceful environment.  

Ibn ‘Arabi Study Retreat: Abraham and Isaac

September 4 – 10, 2017
Chisholme Institute, Scottish Borders, UK

Study of chapters from Part One of the new, fully annotated translation of the ‘Fusus al-Hikam’ (2018).

Ibn ‘Arabi Study Afternoon

December 1, 2018 (2–5pm)
The October Gallery, London

An afternoon seminar studying the chapter on ‘The Wisdom of Being in the Word of David’ from Ibn ‘Arabi’s Fusus al-Hikam (The Bezels of Wisdom).

Ibn ‘Arabi Study Afternoon

September 22, 2018 (1–4pm)
The October Gallery, London, UK

The last in the current series of study afternoons. This seminar will present excerpts from the chapter on ‘The Wisdom of the Prophecy in the Word of Jesus’ from Ibn ‘Arabi’s seminal work, Fusus al-Hikam.

Fusus al-Hikam Study Sessions

Weekly on Sundays from 24th April, 2022
10:00–11:30 or 17:00–18:30 (BST)

Study of the new translation of the Fusus al-Hikam by Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi. Newcomers are very welcome.

Morning sessions: christinamark2@gmail.com

Evening sessions: study@beshara.org

The Ways of the Heart III: The Compassionate Heart

​5th September – 14th November 2023
Tuesdays, 20:00 – 21:30 GMT

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

Ibn Arabi and the Philosophers

Ibn ‘Arabi & the Philosophers: Reason, Revelation and Inspiration

Saturday May 6, 2017
Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London, UK

A day symposium jointly organised by the Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi Society and Professor Stefan Sperl (SOAS).

The Kernel 246

Revisiting the Kernel of the Kernel

24th–27th November 2022

An immersive three days at Chisholme, in conjunction with the Beshara Trust.

Fusus al-Hikam

Fusus al-Hikam Study Sessions

Weekly from 24th April 2022
Tuesdays
19:00–20:00 AEDT

A reading group for online study of the Fusus al-Hikam by Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi, volumes 1–4.
Participants will be able to join in as they wish.

Gustav Klimt

Exploring the meaning of ‘Know Yourself’ according to five wisdom traditions

27th September – 6th December 2023
Fortnightly Zoom sessions
19:00–20:30 BST/GMT

This course offers the opportunity to reflect on the meaning of what it is to Know Yourself in the mirror of five Ancient Wisdom traditions and to explore their relevance to each of us and to the current modern era.

This course is now full. If you would like to join a waiting list for the next one, please contact admin@beshara.org

Union

An interactive seminar

Saturday 20th July 2024
14:00–17:00 BST
The October Gallery, London

Union is the only remedy for separation
Those who do not attain Union cannot be at peace. (Mehmed Muhyiddin Üftāde)

We shall investigate the theme of Union as exemplified in the writings of Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi, Üftāde, Bulent Rauf and others.

This is an interactive seminar facilitated by students of Beshara.

The Chisholme Institute

40 Day Intensive Summer Retreat

May 6 – June 16, 2017

A retreat for anyone who wishes to look deeply or further into their complete human potential and find a means and orientation to help on the road to realising it. Held at the Chisholme Institute.