Kernel of the Kernel

Sundays from 27th February, 2022 (13:00 – 14:30 Pacific Standard Time)

One session per week for up to 8 weeks

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.

Course Description

The Kernel of the Kernel 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.

Facilitators are Maren Gleason and Janice McAllister.

Booking

Cost: FREE via Zoom

The book can be purchased in the USA from https://ibnarabisociety.org/p-books-usa/

Contact: marengleason@gmail.com for availability

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.

Hakim Omar Khayya’m and Edward FitzGerald

Paradise E’Now or The Smile of the Spirit

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

More Intimate Dialogues with Reality

Saturday 7th February 2026
14:00–17:00 GMT
The October Gallery, London

Contemplative reading of some of Niffari’s “Spiritual Addresses” in a new English translation by Angela Jaffray, and exploration of their relevance to us in the present moment.

Contact: Michael Cohen  london@beshara.org

Discovering Unity Introductory Weekend

January 27 – 29, 2017

Explore deeper questions in the light of the unity of all existence at the Chisholme Institute. Guided group study of wisdom texts, meditation and more…

Bewildered: The Mystical Love Poetry of Ibn ‘Arabi

February 16, 2019 (2–5pm)
The October Gallery, London

Introducing a new English translation of Ibn ‘Arabi’s extraordinary cycle of mystical poetry Tarjumān al-Ashwāq (Translation of Desires) with publisher, Simone Fattal.

Alighting and Entering

Weekly on Sundays
19:00 – 21:30 AEST

Please express interest to determine the next Sunday start date.

An online study course run by a member of Beshara Australia exploring the theme of aim and intention in the search for spiritual knowledge through the unity of existence.

Contact: Mark Temple at markvtemple@gmail.com

Homecoming: The Art of Benet Haughton

May 11 – June 3rd, 2018
The Cornucopia Room, 4 Towerdykeside, Hawick TD9 9EA, Scottish Borders UK

An interview, talk & exhibition

Kernel of the Kernel

Mondays from 7th September 2020 (19:00 – 20:00 BST)
& Wednesdays from 9th September 2020 (20:00 – 21:00 BST)

One session per week (6-7 week period)

Online study of the Kernel of the Kernel, a selection of key passages from Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi’s Futūḥāt al-Makkiyyah.

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The Spiritual Journey in Poacher’s Pilgrimage

Thursday March 9, 2017

An evening with Alastair McIntosh, author of Poacher’s Pilgrimage: an Island Journey at The Sanctuary, Edinburgh.

The Voyages of Moses (1 of 3)

Saturday September 10, 2016

An afternoon meeting in London to study extracts from Secrets of Voyaging, by Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi.

Poetics of Science: Through Itself

Poetics of Science: Through Itself

June 23 – 25, 2017
Chisholme Institute, Scottish Borders, UK

The second of three seminar weekends – interactive presentations and workshops with speakers from diverse backgrounds, films and music nights.