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Chisholme House, UK
1st
Oct
2016
to
24th Mar 2017
(Course)
Discovering Unity 2016–17
An intensive six-month winter retreat exploring self-knowledge and global responsibility
Chisholme House, UK
23rd
to
25th Sep 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity Weekend Retreat
Discover more about yourself and the world about you while being introduced to the education Chisholme offers.
23rd
to
27th Sep 2016
(Event)
In the Footsteps of Saint Cuthbert
Katharine Tiernan, author of 'Place of Repose: A Tale of St Cuthbert’s Last Journey', will lead the tour.
Jakarta, Indonesia & Chisholme, Scotland, UK
7th Sep 2016
(Course)
Two Year On-line Course
A two year course combining home study and on-line tuition with three intensive residential retreat periods
Chisholme, UK
27th
Aug
to
3rd Sep 2016
(Course)
Retreat in the Woods: Foundations of Natural Intelligence
Seven days of self-discovery in a retreat environment, free from phones, internet and electricity – living in yurts on the edge of the forest in the company of your fellow students and facilitators
Chisholme House, UK
27th
Aug
to
3rd Sep 2016
(Course)
Ibn Arabi Study-week Retreat with Peter Coates
A week spent revisiting 'The 29 Pages' and reading the chapter on Jonah from the 'Fusus al Hikam' by Ibn 'Arabi
Chisholme House, UK
19th
to
21st Aug 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity Weekend Retreat
Discover more about yourself and the world about you while being introduced to the education Chisholme offers.
Chisholme House, UK
13th
to
20th Aug 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity Seven Day Retreat
This week is especially suitable for people who have already done an introductory weekend at Chisholme or a seven-week Discovering Unity course elsewhere. Unlike the May seven-day retreat, this week focuses on a particular theme: service
Chisholme House, UK
6th
to
13th Aug 2016
(Event)
Volunteer Week, August
Experience the beginning of the harvest season with a week of volunteering, with study and meditation available
Chisholme, UK
16th
to
23rd Jul 2016
(Course)
Retreat in the Woods: Foundations of Natural Intelligence
Seven days of self-discovery in a retreat environment, free from phones, internet and electricity – living in yurts on the edge of the forest in the company of your fellow students and facilitators
Chisholme House, UK
16th
to
23rd Jul 2016
(Course)
Ibn Arabi Study-week Retreat with Avi Abadi
Fusus al Hikam: A study of selected passages from the Word of Ishmael and the Wisdom of the Heart
London, UK
9th Jul 2016
(Talk)
The Upanishads: Refinding the Source
An introductory talk by Elizabeth Roberts, followed by readings and discussion
9th
to
16th Jul 2016
(Event)
Chisholme House, UK
2nd
to
9th Jul 2016
(Course)
Chisholme House, UK
24th
to
26th Jun 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity: introductory weekend
Discover more about yourself and the world about you while being introduced to the education Chisholme offers.
Chisholme House, UK
19th
to
26th Jun 2016
(Event)
Volunteer Week, June
Begin your Summer with a week in the garden, with study and meditation available.
Chisholme, UK
11th
to
19th Jun 2016
(Course)
London, UK
4th Jun 2016
(Talk)
The Beshara Lecture 2016: Love Beyond Belief – Opening the eye of the heart in the mirror of religious truth
The Beshara Lecture 2016 is presented by Alan Williams
Chisholme House, UK
20th
to
22nd May 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity: introductory weekend
Discover more about yourself and the world about you while being introduced to the education Chisholme offers.
Chisholme House, UK
14th
to
21st May 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity Seven Day Retreat
This week is especially suitable for people who have already done an introductory weekend at Chisholme or a seven-week discovering unity course elsewhere
Chisholme House, UK
8th May 2016
(Event)
Practising being present: a day of mindful awareness
This is a day for deepening the practice of being present and aware for those who have already followed a mindfulness course. It is offered by Sara Hirtenstein, a trained mindfulness teacher
Chisholme House, UK
7th
to
14th May 2016
(Event)
Volunteer Week, May
Spend some of your Spring in the garden, with study and meditation available
London, UK
30th Apr 2016
(Seminar)
Intimate Dialogues with Reality: the writings of Al-Niffari
A seminar facilitated by Michael Cohen
Chisholme House, UK
29th
Apr
to
2nd May 2016
(Seminar)
The Future for Food and Farming
A 3-day seminar with Colin Tudge exploring the meaning of Enlightened Agriculture, and how it could be the solution to the world’s problems
Oxford, UK
23rd Apr 2016
(Seminar)
Presence and Contemplation: Thought as action according to Ibn 'Arabi
A seminar and discussion with Avi Abadi
Chisholme House, UK
22nd
to
24th Apr 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity: introductory weekend
Discover more about yourself and the world about you while being introduced to the education Chisholme offers.
Berwick upon Tweed
15th
Apr
to
27th May 2016
(Course)
Melbourne Australia
3rd Apr 2016
(Ibn 'Arabi)
Looking for Muhyiddin
Returning home to bury his mother, a son makes a promise to his father. He will seek out a certain Sheikh Muhyiddin
Melbourne, Australia
2nd Apr 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a seven week course, (Saturday afternoons) exploring human consciousness and meaning
It combines theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human
Chisholme House, UK
2nd
to
16th Apr 2016
(Event)
Volunteer Fortnight, April
Two weeks to get the garden ready for spring planting, with study and meditation available
Chisholme House, UK
26th
Mar
to
2nd Apr 2016
(Course)
Ibn 'Arabi Study-week Retreat
A week of group study, contemplation, meditation and practice spent in an atmosphere of active retreat at Chisholme House. Study will focus on new translations of the chapters of Hud and Salih.
Oxford, UK
19th Mar 2016
(Ibn 'Arabi)
Light and Knowledge: Symposium of the Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi Society UK
Speakers: Todd Lawson, University of Toronto; Sara Sviri, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Ahmad Sukkar, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Chisholme House, UK
13th Mar 2016
(Talk)
Saint Cuthbert: Life & Legacy
Author Katharine Tiernan will talk about the life of St. Cuthbert, including extracts from the Venerable Bede, and from her new book
Chisholme House, UK
11th
to
13th Mar 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity: introductory weekend
Discover more about yourself and the world about you while being introduced to the education Chisholme offers.
Chisholme House, UK
6th Mar 2016
(Talk)
Woodgate, Hastings/Rye
6th
Mar
to
3rd Apr 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a course over five weeks exploring human consciousness and meaning
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
Chisholme House, UK
12th
to
14th Feb 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity: introductory weekend
Discover more about yourself and the world about you while being introduced to the education Chisholme offers.
Chisholme House, UK
6th
to
13th Feb 2016
(Course)
Ibn 'Arabi Study-week Retreat
A week of group study, contemplation, meditation and practice spent in an atmosphere of active retreat at Chisholme House.
Chisholme House, UK
15th
to
17th Jan 2016
(Course)
Discovering Unity: introductory weekend
Discover more about yourself and the world about you while being introduced to the education Chisholme offers.
The October Gallery, London
5th Dec 2015
(Seminar)
Edinburgh, UK
28th Nov 2015
(Seminar)
Melbourne, Australia
28th
to
29th Nov 2015
(Event)
21st Nov 2015
(Ibn 'Arabi)
Bristol, UK
31st Oct 2015
(Event)
Edinburgh, UK
24th Oct 2015
(Seminar)
Geometry is everywhere: a metaphysics of sacred geometry
A seminar with slideshow and discussion with David Apthorp
London UK
24th
Oct
2015
to
5th Mar 2016
(Course)
New York, USA
23rd
to
24th Oct 2015
A Living Legacy: Ibn 'Arabi in Today's World
Annual Conference of the Ibn 'Arabi Society in New York
Edinburgh, UK
16th Oct 2015
(Event)
What is a Well-Integrated Spirituality?
A Talk Forum presented by The Beshara Trust and the Edinburgh International Centre for Spiriruality and Peace
Oxford, UK
15th Oct 2015
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
Albion Beatnick Bookshop, Oxford, UK
4th Oct 2015
(Event)
Chisholme House, UK
3rd Oct 2015
(Event)
Introduction to Mindfulness
A one day workshop: Learn a practical way to reduce stress, a more compassionate way of relating to yourself & others and how to apply Mindfulness in daily life
Bristol, UK
19th Sep 2015
(Talk)
Geometry is everywhere: a metaphysics of sacred geometry
With David Apthorp, Hamilton House, Bristol
Chisholme House, UK
4th
to
6th Sep 2015
(Event)
Convocation: The Chisholme Institute – Past, Present, Future
An invitation to come together to hear news, clarify understanding, refresh the intention and to commit to the next forty years and beyond.
Chisholme House, UK
29th
Aug
to
4th Sep 2015
(Course)
Chisholme House, UK
9th
to
16th Aug 2015
(Event)
Volunteer Week August
A week in the garden at harvest time, with study and meditation available.
London, UK
8th Aug 2015
(Event)
Beshara Trust AGM and Open Meeting
Open to all from 2pm. An opportunity to hear about the Trust's current activities in the UK.
Chisholme House, UK
11th
to
18th Jul 2015
(Course)
Discovering Unity Week Retreat
Ask questions about yourself, about life, love, the world - and explore the meaning of being human – from the perspective of oneness
Chisholme House, UK
4th Jul 2015
(Event)
Open Day: Six Month Course
Find out more about the Discovering Unity six-month winter retreat starting in October
Chisholme House, UK
3rd
to
10th Jul 2015
(Event)
Volunteer Week, July
Midsummer in the garden, planting, harvesting and weeding. Study and meditation available.
London, UK
20th Jun 2015
(Seminar)
Geometry is Everywhere: A Metaphysics of Sacred Geometry
A seminar introducing the geometric principles underlying forms in Nature, art, music and architecture, and their connection to the Divine.
Chisholme House, UK
13th
to
19th Jun 2015
(Course)
Retreat and Ibn 'Arabi Study week
A week of group study, contemplation, meditation and practice spent in an atmosphere of active retreat at Chisholme House.
Bristol, UK
13th Jun 2015
(Seminar)
The Reading of Sufi Stories, with Muriel Maufroy
Where do Sufi stories come from and how can we best approach them
Chisholme House, UK
6th Jun 2015
(Event)
Open Day: Six Month Course
June Open Day unfortunately had to be cancelled. Please see Open Day on July 4th for information
Chisholme House, UK
30th
May
to
7th Jun 2015
(Event)
Volunteer Week, June
A week in the garden, planting things out and catching the weeds. Study and meditation available.
Chisholme House, UK
26th May 2015
Study Retreat Day at Chisholme
A day to study, converse, engage in contemplative action and meet.
Ibn 'Arabi Society
Oxford, UK
23rd
to
24th May 2015
A Living Legacy: Ibn 'Arabi in Today's World
International gathering to bring together people from many different fields and traditions, to enrich our understanding of the Shaykh's teachings and their relevance today.
Chisholme House, UK
22nd
to
25th May 2015
(Course)
Discovering Unity Weekend Retreat
A taste of what it means to understand your ‘self’ from a point of one-ness
Chisholme House, UK
17th May 2015
(Course)
Edinburgh, UK
10th May 2015
(Talk)
The Beshara Lecture 2015: 'Is a New Consciousness Emerging? Reflections on the Impact of an Integral Perspective.'
Every era embodies a perspective or worldview. In a time of profound change, what is the worldview that describes our current era?
Chisholme House, UK
9th
to
16th May 2015
(Course)
Retreat and Ibn 'Arabi Study week
A week of group study, contemplation, meditation and practice spent in an atmosphere of active retreat at Chisholme House.
Chisholme House, UK
9th May 2015
(Talk)
The Beshara Lecture 2015: 'Is a New Consciousness Emerging? Reflections on the Impact of an Integral Perspective.'
Every era embodies a perspective or worldview. In a time of profound change, what is the worldview that describes our current era?
Chisholme House, UK
2nd
to
9th May 2015
(Event)
Volunteer Week, May
Planting and sowing in the spring sun and showers, with meditation and study available.
Turkey
25th
Apr
to
3rd May 2015
(Event)
London, UK
18th Apr 2015
(Talk)
The Beshara Lecture 2015: 'Is a New Consciousness Emerging? Reflections on the Impact of an Integral Perspective.'
Every era embodies a perspective or worldview. In a time of profound change, what is the worldview that describes our current era?
Bristol, UK
11th Apr 2015
(Seminar)
The Conference of the Birds (Part 4)
Approaching the journey’s end – the third of four sessions exploring Farid Ud-Din Attar’s twelfth-century epic teaching poem.
Oxford, UK
9th Apr 2015
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
Chisholme House, UK
4th
to
12th Apr 2015
(Event)
Volunteer Week, April
A week setting the garden up for the spring, with study and meditation available
Course
The Chisholme Institute and Jakarta Indonesia
2nd Apr 2015
Two Year home study and on-line Course with residential modules
Establish in yourself a unified perspective on reality while remaining in and working from your own unique life circumstances
Course
1st Apr 2015
Two Year home study and on-line Course with residential modules
Establish in yourself a unified perspective on reality while remaining in and working from your own unique life circumstances
Bristol, UK
21st Mar 2015
(Seminar)
The Conference of the Birds (Part 3)
Through the seven valleys – the third of four sessions exploring Farid Ud-Din Attar’s twelfth-century epic teaching poem.
Beckley, East Sussex
15th Mar 2015
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
London, UK
14th Mar 2015
(Seminar)
Drinking directly - a way without intermediary
A seminar with relevant readings, and conversation. The texts to be read will include extracts from the writings of Ibn ‘Arabi and Amir ‘Abd-al Kader, the nineteenth century Algerian spiritual master in the direct spiritual lineage of ‘Ibn Arabi.
Toorak, Australia
10th Mar 2015
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
a course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
Scottish Borders, UK
7th Mar 2015
(Course)
Intensive Retreat Fortnight
One week of study and one week of private retreat with spiritual practice
Bristol, UK
7th Mar 2015
(Seminar)
The Conference of the Birds (Part 2)
Starting the journey and questioning everything – the second of four sessions exploring Farid Ud-Din Attar’s twelfth-century epic teaching poem.
Albion Beatnick Bookshop, Oxford, UK
1st Mar 2015
(Event)
A Conversation
What happens when we start to see and experience the world as an undivided place?
London, UK
28th Feb 2015
(Seminar)
Presence & Contemplation: Thought as action in striving for realisation in the teachings of Ibn 'Arabi
A seminar and discussion with Avi Abadi
Bristol, UK
21st Feb 2015
(Seminar)
The Conference of the Birds (Part 1)
Considering the journey and making excuses – the first of four sessions exploring Farid Ud-Din Attar’s twelfth-century epic teaching poem.
Course
Chisholme House, UK
21st Feb 2015
Discovering Unity Woodland Retreat
A seven-day, yurt based retreat course exploring the foundations of natural intelligence, examining our relationship to nature, to other people, and to the world.
Scottish Borders, UK
7th
to
14th Feb 2015
(Course)
Retreat and Ibn 'Arabi Study week
A week of group study, contemplation, meditation and practice spent in an atmosphere of active retreat at Chisholme House.
Scottish Borders, UK
30th
Jan
to
1st Feb 2015
(Course)
Way of Oneness Weekend Course
A taste of what it means to understand your ‘self’ from a point of one-ness
London, UK
24th Jan 2015
(Seminar)
“You thought yourself a part, small; whereas in you there is a universe, the greatest.”
An exploration of how such profound statements relating to the unity of being are correlated and integrated into our experience and our lives.
Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh, UK
24th Jan 2015
(Seminar)
A Framework for Tolerance
This seminar, which will include group work and discussion, will look at some of the principles formulated by Ibn ‘Arabi and his school which lead naturally to having a real respect for people who have different beliefs or cultures from our own.
Course
Chisholme House, UK
23rd
to
25th Jan 2015
Maastricht, Netherlands
13th Jan 2015
(Course)
Het ontdekken van eenheid
Een avond cursus van zeven sessies in een periode van 14 weken waarin we het menselijk bewustzijn en betekenis onderzoeken.
Scottish Borders, UK
10th
to
17th Jan 2015
(Course)
Retreat and Ibn 'Arabi Study Week
A week of group study, contemplation, meditation and practice spent in an atmosphere of active retreat at Chisholme House.
Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh, UK
10th Jan 2015
(Seminar)
Rumi in the present: is Rumi a benchmark for contemporary spirituality?
This presentation will look at essential aspects of Rumi’s teaching, and especially how they have been embraced in contemporary spirituality.
Jakarta, Indonesia
14th Dec 2014
(Event)
Scottish Borders, UK
6th
to
13th Dec 2014
(Course)
Retreat and Ibn Arabi Study week
A week of group study, contemplation, meditation and practice spent in an atmosphere of active retreat at Chisholme House.
Bristol, UK
6th Dec 2014
(Seminar)
Reflections with Rumi
Discussing a selection of his poems with emphasis on their relevance to our own awakening
Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh, UK
6th Dec 2014
(Seminar)
Ibn ‘Arabi: The Journey of Transformation
A seminar led by Cecilia Twinch who has lectured on Ibn 'Arabi and mysticism worldwide
London, UK
29th Nov 2014
(Event)
Film Premiere: 'Looking for Muhyiddin' by Nacer Khemir
Returning home to bury his mother, a son makes a promise to his father. He must seek out the spiritual master Sheikh Muhyiddin. UK premiere.
London, UK
29th Nov 2014
(Event)
"Whichever way love turns": Ibn 'Arabi in sound and music
Unity of faith: sacred music concert in celebration of the 850th centenary of Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi.
Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh, UK
22nd Nov 2014
(Seminar)
“You thought yourself a part, small; whereas in you there is a universe, the greatest.” Hazreti Ali
A talk and seminar inquiring into the process by which such profound sayings concerning the Unity of Existence are cor-related fully into our lives and ourselves.
London, UK
22nd Nov 2014
(Seminar)
The Five Presences
This seminar focuses on the chapter of the Five Presences from the Kernel of the Kernel by Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi
Oxford, UK
16th Nov 2014
(Event)
Berkeley, USA
14th
to
15th Nov 2014
(Ibn 'Arabi)
Symbols of Transformation: Jesus & Mary in the Teachings of Ibn 'Arabi
Ibn 'Arabi Society Symposium: exploring Ibn 'Arabi's profound insights into the spiritual realities of Jesus and Mary and the powerful message of personal transformation that their
Hawick, UK
9th Nov 2014
(Seminar)
Religion vs. Spirituality: the inevitable conflict
A presentation (which includes film clips), readings from Ibn 'Arabi's Fusus al-Hikam, and a discussion.
Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh, UK
8th Nov 2014
(Seminar)
Religion vs. Spirituality: the inevitable conflict
A presentation with film clips, readings from Ibn 'Arabi's Fusus al-Hikam, and a discussion.
Bristol, UK
8th Nov 2014
(Seminar)
'Self knowledge, global responsibility and the unity of being' - three things a 21st century person can't do without'
A seminar and open discussion
Jakarta, Indonesia
8th Nov 2014
(Course)
Seven Day Discovering Unity Course
An immersive course based on an in-depth exploration of some of the themes in the perspective of unity.
Gloucestershire, UK
30th Oct 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
London UK
25th Oct 2014
(Seminar)
Whatever may happen the man of wisdom is not caught up in one definite belief because he is wise unto himself
We will delve into this theme contemplatively and experientially, using relevant texts, poetry and conversation to question the implications for ourselves and our lives and identify the richness of “being” it points to.
Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh, UK
21st Oct 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
London, UK
1st Oct 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
Jakarta, Indonesia
21st Sep 2014
(Event)
Bristol, UK
20th Sep 2014
(Seminar)
Whatever may happen the man of wisdom will not be caught up in any one definite belief because he is wise unto himself
The seminar will explore what the assertion above can come to mean for us
Chisholme House, UK
20th
to
21st Sep 2014
(Course)
Deepening Mindfulness Weekend
Two days of immersion in mindfulness practice for people experienced in meditation
London, UK
13th Sep 2014
(Seminar)
Whatever may happen the man of wisdom is not caught up in one definite belief because he is wise unto himself
We will explore this theme contemplatively and experientially using relevant texts, poetry and conversation
Chisholme House, UK
12th
to
26th Sep 2014
(Course)
Residential Retreat 1: Discovering Unity Two Year Modular Course 2015-17
A unique immersion in the meaning and implications of the unity of existence, and integrating it into your daily life.
London
10th Sep 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity: Introductory “taster” meeting
7 week course of evening classes. This is an Introductory Meeting giving a taste of the course for anyone interested in attending the full course
Chisholme House, UK
8th
to
21st Sep 2014
(Event)
Volunteer Fortnight at Chisholme House, September
An immersive two weeks engaging with the Beshara School, by living and working in all areas of Chisholme House and its estate, and joining in with meditation, study and conversation
Puckham Barn, UK
31st Aug 2014
(Talk)
Chisholme House, UK
31st Aug 2014
(Event)
Open Day at Chisholme House
A fabulous afternoon out with cream teas, walks, home-grown produce and much more...
Chisholme House, UK
22nd
to
24th Aug 2014
(Course)
The Way of Oneness – Weekend Foundation Course
A taste of what it means to understand your ‘self’ from a point of one-ness
Chisholme House, UK
17th Aug 2014
(Talk)
Being in Community
Mhairi Macmillan will explore the ideas of American psychologist Carl Rogers, in the context of mindful and empathic community.
Chisholme House, UK
16th
to
23rd Aug 2014
(Course)
Retreat in the Woods: Foundations of Natural Intelligence
7 day, yurt based retreat course enquiring into potential as human beings, and exploring our relationship to nature, to other people, and to reality as a whole
16th Aug 2014
(Seminar)
Colin Tudge: The Future Belongs to the Gourmet
Talk in connection to cookery course, Love Knowledge and Broccoli
Chisholme House, UK
11th
to
16th Aug 2014
(Event)
Chisholme House, UK
10th
to
16th Aug 2014
(Course)
Love, Knowledge and broccoli...
A hands-on adventure into the world of food, cooking and taste, facilitated by Martin Lam
Chisholme House, UK
2nd
to
16th Aug 2014
(Event)
Volunteer Fortnight at Chisholme House, August
An immersive two weeks engaging with the Beshara School, by living and working in all areas of Chisholme House and its estate, and joining in with meditation, study and conversation
Albion Beatnick Bookshop, Oxford, UK
27th Jul 2014
(Event)
Chisholme House, UK
26th
Jul
to
9th Aug 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity: Two Year Modular Programme (Course 2013-2015, Module 2)
A unique immersion in the meaning and implications of the unity of existence, and integrating it into your daily life.
Chisholme House, UK
12th
to
19th Jul 2014
(Course)
Jesus: the Wisdom of Elevation
A week studying the Chapter on Jesus in Ibn 'Arabi's Fusus al Hikam
Chisholme House, UK
5th
to
18th Jul 2014
(Event)
Volunteer Fortnight at Chisholme House, July
An immersive two weeks engaging with the Beshara School, by living and working in all areas of Chisholme House and its estate, and joining in with meditation, study and conversation
Chisholme House, UK
27th
to
29th Jun 2014
(Course)
The Way of Oneness – Weekend Foundation Course
A taste of what it means to understand your ‘self’ from a point of one-ness
25th
Jun
to
7th Jul 2014
London
21st Jun 2014
(Seminar)
(Ibn 'Arabi)
'Journeying in God'
The third in a series of three stand-alone events on the theme: 'Whatever may happen the man of wisdom will not be caught up in any one definite belief because he is wise unto himself.' (Ibn 'Arabi: Kernel of the Kernel)
Chisholme House, UK
21st
Jun
to
16th Aug 2014
(Event)
Chisholme House, UK
21st Jun 2014
(Talk)
Spiritual Healing Workshop
Discover how the movement of energy contributes to healing, with local author Christina Mark. This workshop will introduce spiritual healing, from the perspective of the unity of being.
Chisholme House, UK
21st
to
28th Jun 2014
(Event)
Midsummer Yurt Retreat
A week simply to be: walk in the woods; cook outdoors; watch the moonrise, and sunrise; disconnect; reconnect...
Chisholme House, UK
14th
Jun
to
3rd Aug 2014
(Course)
Introduction to Mindfulness Course
Mindfulness theory and practice in 3 weekend modules, with home practice
Chisholme House, UK
1st
Jun
to
1st Oct 2014
Mindfulness Practice Sessions
An opportunity to meet and practice together on Sunday afternoons
London, UK
1st
to
15th Jun 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity
Uncovering the profound meanings of being human in the light of Ibn 'Arabi and Rumi
Chisholme House, UK
31st
May
to
14th Jun 2014
(Event)
Volunteer Fortnight at Chisholme House, June
An immersive two weeks engaging with the Beshara School, by living and working in all areas of Chisholme House and its estate, and joining in with meditation, study and conversation
Istanbul, Turkey
27th
May
to
7th Jul 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity Course: Tuesday (Turkish and English)
A chance to explore, with others, fundamental questions about meaning and life, within a framework of universal wisdom and personal experience
Oxford, UK
24th
to
25th May 2014
(Ibn 'Arabi)
Jesus and Mary - a Mystical Perspective
An international symposium hosted by the Ibn 'Arabi Society
Chisholme House, UK
21st May 2014
Melbourne, Australia
18th
May
to
29th Jun 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity: Evening Class
A chance to explore, with others, fundamental questions about meaning and life, within a framework of universal wisdom and personal experience.
Bristol, UK
5th
May
to
16th Jun 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class
A chance to explore, with others, fundamental questions about meaning and life, within a framework of universal wisdom and personal experience.
Chisholme House, UK
3rd May 2014
(Course)
(Event)
Mindfulness: Free Taster Day
Come and find out about some of the core principles and practices of mindfulness at a free taster day offered by the Beshara School at Chisholme House
Chisholme House, UK
3rd
to
17th May 2014
(Event)
Volunteer Fortnight at Chisholme House, May
An immersive two weeks engaging with the Beshara School, by living and working in all areas of Chisholme House and its estate, and joining in with meditation, study and conversation
Sydney, Australia
30th
Apr
to
11th Jun 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity: Evening Class
A chance to explore, with others, fundamental questions about meaning and life, within a framework of universal wisdom and personal experience.
Chisholme House, UK
19th
to
26th Apr 2014
(Course)
The Way of Oneness, (seven day course)
Ask questions about yourself, about life, love, the world - and explore the meaning of being human – from the perspective of oneness
Pondok Indah, Indonesia
13th
Apr
to
25th May 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity: morning sessions once a week, over seven weeks
A chance to explore, with others, fundamental questions about meaning and life, within a framework of universal wisdom and personal experience
Bristol, UK
12th Apr 2014
(Talk)
(Event)
Religion vs. Spirituality: the inevitable conflict
Avi Abadi explores facets of the conflict inherent to adherence to universal norms (such as religion and morality) on the one hand, and ’the way things are’ on the other, as they are presented in two passages in Ibn ‘Arabi’s Fusus al-Hikam.
Chisholme House, UK
21st
to
30th Mar 2014
(Course)
The Seven Days of the Heart: a silent intensive retreat week
An exploration of Ibn 'Arabi's fourteen prayers for the week (Wird/Awrad)
Chisholme House, UK
8th
to
15th Mar 2014
(Course)
The Way of Oneness (seven day course)
Ask questions about yourself, about life, love, the world - and explore the meaning of being human – from the perspective of oneness
Oxford, UK
6th
Mar
to
17th Apr 2014
(Class)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
Bristol
1st Mar 2014
(Seminar)
(Event)
'These tender nightingales ...' some mystical quatrains
A seminar on mystical quatrains, a verse form used by poets such as Rumi to express an experience of the ineffable
Chisholme House, UK
1st Mar 2014
(Talk)
The Beshara Lecture 2014: ‘A Heart Capable of Every Form’– atheism, agnosticism and belief
Speaker: Jane Carroll. The famous quote in the title is often assumed to mean that all religious belief is ultimately one. The lecture will examine how points of view antithetical to religion might also be incorporated in the heart of the gnostic.
Edinburgh
28th Feb 2014
(Event)
The Beshara Lecture 2014 in Edinburgh: ‘A Heart Capable of Every Form’– atheism, agnosticism and belief
Jane Carroll will explore further the theme of this year's lecture in Edinburgh with a talk and a panel discussion with Robin McAlpine and Dr Mark Harris.
Edinburgh, UK
26th
Feb
to
9th Apr 2014
(Class)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
A chance to explore, with others, fundamental questions about meaning and life, within a framework of universal wisdom and personal experience.
NSW Australia
24th Feb 2014
(Talk)
Rumi in the Present
Is Rumi a benchmark for contemporary spirituality? A talk and open discussion
London
22nd Feb 2014
(Event)
The Beshara Lecture 2014 in London: ‘A Heart Capable of Every Form’– atheism, agnosticism and belief
Speaker: Jane Carroll. The famous quote in the title is often assumed to mean that all religious belief is ultimately one. The lecture will examine how points of view antithetical to religion might also be incorporated in the heart of the gnostic.
Q Station, Sydney
22nd
to
23rd Feb 2014
(Course)
Discovering Unity: Weekend Foundation Course
Finding a balanced and progressive path to self-discovery
Chisholme House, UK
16th Feb 2014
(Talk)
Psychotherapy and the Unity of Being
A talk and seminar on the metaphysics of the Unity of Existence according to Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi and its implications for the practice of psychotherapy and the understanding of self.
Melbourne, Australia
15th
to
20th Feb 2014
(Course)
Training Week: Facilitating the Discovering Unity Evening Class
A week immersing yourself in the themes of the course, with conversation and practical skills.
Armagh, Victoria
14th Feb 2014
(Talk)
Rumi in the Present
Is Rumi a benchmark for contemporary spirituality? A talk and open discussion
Bristol
8th Feb 2014
(Seminar)
(Ibn 'Arabi)
Psychotherapy and the Unity of Being
A talk and seminar on the metaphysics of the Unity of Existence according to Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi and its implications for the practice of psychotherapy and the understanding of self.
Chisholme House, UK
7th
to
9th Feb 2014
(Course)
Weekend Foundation Course
An enjoyable, informative introduction to the principles of self knowledge and the unity of being
Chisholme House, UK
3rd Feb 2014
(Event)
Mindfulness: Free Taster Day
Come and find out about some of the core principles and practices of mindfulness at a free taster day offered by the Beshara School at Chisholme House
Chisholme, UK
27th
to
31st Jan 2014
(Course)
Chisholme House, UK
26th Jan 2014
(Event)
Chisholme, UK
24th
to
25th Jan 2014
(Course)
Deepening Mindfulness Course
Two days of immersion in mindfulness practice for people experienced in meditation. The theme of joyful acceptance will be introduced.
Bristol
18th Jan 2014
(Seminar)
The Nightingale in the Garden of Love: The poetry of Üftade
Üftade poems express the spiritual quest in simple, direct and wonderfully human language. After a brief introduction to Üftade, we shall read and discuss some of his poems
Maastricht, Netherlands
13th
Jan
to
7th Apr 2014
(Class)
Het ontdekken van eenheid
Een avond cursus van zeven sessies in een periode van 14 weken waarin we het menselijk bewustzijn en betekenis onderzoeken
Course
Chisholme House, UK
13th Jan 2014
Discovering Unity Two Year Modular Programme
A unique immersion in the meaning and implications of the unity of existence, and how to integrate it into your daily life.
Chisholme, Scottish Borders, UK
9th
to
13th Dec 2013
(Course)
Chisholme House, UK
30th
Nov
to
1st Dec 2013
(Course)
Mindfulness: Module 3 of 3
Mindfulness theory and practice running over 2 months, with 3 weekend modules.
Course
Jakarta
30th
Nov
to
8th Dec 2013
Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia
22nd
to
24th Nov 2013
(Course)
Chisholme House, UK
16th
to
23rd Nov 2013
(Course)
Seven Day Foundation Course
An immersive and engaging study retreat introducing the principles of self knowledge and the unity of being
Puckham Barn, Gloucestershire, UK
16th
to
17th Nov 2013
(Course)
Seminar
Gloucestershire, UK
9th Nov 2013
Building the Private Religion
A day of study of passages from the Word of Jacob (Fusus al Hikam)
Gallery Park Art Istanbul, Turkey
7th
Nov
to
19th Dec 2013
(Class)
Birliğin Keşfi Akşam Buluşmaları - PERŞEMBE GRUBU
Birliğin Keşfi Akşam Buluşmaları teori ve pratiği, grup araştırmaları ve bireysel derin düşünceleri birleştiren, insan olmanın gerektirdiği bazı çok derin anlamları açan bir çalışma grubudur.
Gallery Park Art Istanbul, Turkey
2nd
Nov
to
14th Dec 2013
(Class)
Discovering Unity: Saturday Group (Turkish and English)
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
Chisholme
2nd
to
3rd Nov 2013
(Course)
Mindfulness:
Module 2 of 3
Mindfulness theory and practice running over 2 months, with 3 weekend modules.
Chisholme UK
25th
to
27th Oct 2013
(Course)
Weekend Foundation Course
An enjoyable, informative introduction to the principles of self knowledge and the unity of being
London
12th Oct 2013
(Event)
Geometry: Sacred Art and Symbolic Language
A seminar that will examine geometry as the 'incarnation' of number, with a slideshow and practical drawing session.
Edinburgh, UK
11th
to
12th Oct 2013
(Event)
Happiness, Health and Well-being: Spiritual, Educational, Artistic & Cultural, and Psychotherapeutic Approaches
The World Happiness Report (published in 2012 by the Earth Institute, Columbia University) and the Scottish Happiness Index is the basis for this conference, with an intention to connect to contemporary Scotland.
Chisholme
5th
to
6th Oct 2013
(Course)
Mindfulness:
Module 1 of 3
Mindfulness theory and practice running over 2 months, with 3 weekend modules.
Bristol, UK
28th Sep 2013
(Event)
Rumi in the Present: Is Rumi a benchmark for contemporary spirituality?
The first in a series of discussions in Bristol exploring what it means to be human, from the perspective of the unity of being.
Chisholme
21st Sep 2013
(Course)
Free Mindfulness Taster Day
Come and find out about some of the core principles and practices of mindfulness at a free taster day offered by the Beshara School at Chisholme House.
Oxford, UK
11th
Sep
to
23rd Oct 2013
(Course)
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
Chisholme House, UK
7th
to
14th Sep 2013
(Course)
Seven-Day Foundation Course
An immersive and engaging study retreat introducing the principles of self knowledge and the unity of being
Chisholme House, UK
1st Sep 2013
(Event)
Chisholme House Open Day
A fabulous afternoon out with cream tea and fun and games at Chisholme
Course
Chisholme House, UK
24th
to
31st Aug 2013
Study Week: Ibn 'Arabi's Fusus al Hikam
In-depth study of the Chapter of Intimacy in the Word of Elijah
Chisholme House, UK
17th
to
24th Aug 2013
(Course)
Retreat in the Woods: Foundations of Natural Intelligence
7-day, yurt based retreat course enquiring into our potential as human beings, and exploring our relationship to nature, to other people, and to reality as a whole
Course
Chisholme House, UK
10th
to
24th Aug 2013
Two year Modular Programme (first of three Modules)
A unique immersion in the meaning and implications of the unity of existence, and how to integrate it into your daily life.
Chisholme House, UK
10th
to
11th Aug 2013
(Course)
Introduction to Mindfulness:
Module 3 of 3
An introduction to Mindfulness theory and practice running over 2 months, with 3 weekend modules.
Event
Woodgate Farm, East Sussex
3rd Aug 2013
Chisholme House, UK
2nd
to
4th Aug 2013
(Event)
Rumi Festival
A gathering of lovers of that which Rumi loves. A celebration in music, word and dance, of love: the prime mover in the universe.
Course
Chisholme House, UK
26th
to
28th Jul 2013
Weekend Foundation Course
An enjoyable, informative introduction to the principles of self knowledge and the unity of being
Chisholme House, UK
20th
to
27th Jul 2013
(Course)
Training Week: Facilitating the 'Discovering Unity' Evening Class
A week immersing yourself in the themes of the course, with practical skills and advice on how to hold it.
Chisholme House, UK
13th
to
14th Jul 2013
(Course)
Introduction to Mindfulness:
Module 2 of 3
An introduction to Mindfulness theory and practice running over 2 months, with 3 weekend modules.
Chisholme House, UK
11th Jul 2013
(Course)
Discovering Unity: Two Year Modular Programme (Course 2014-2016, Module 1)
A unique immersion in the meaning and implications of the unity of existence, and integrating it into your daily life.
Chisholme House, UK
7th Jul 2013
(Course)
(Class)
(Event)
Fusus Study Morning
A morning studying texts from Ibn 'Arabi's Fusus al Hikam, looking at questions on religion
Chisholme House, UK
6th
to
13th Jul 2013
(Course)
Seven-Day Foundation Course
An immersive and engaging study retreat introducing the principles of self knowledge and the unity of being
Chisholme House, UK
30th Jun 2013
(Seminar)
Introduction to Bohmian Dialogue
A day-long workshop to explore this process of enquiry into the movement of thought and thinking together.
Course
Chisholme House, UK
22nd
to
29th Jun 2013
Retreat in the Woods: Foundations of Natural Intelligence
7-day, yurt based retreat course enquiring into our potential as human beings, and exploring our relationship to nature, to other people, and to reality as a whole
The October Gallery, London
15th Jun 2013
(Seminar)
Spiritual practice in the midst of life:
‘I am he whom I love’ – the mystical love poetry of Hallaj
Mansur Al-Hallaj is one of the most famous and controversial figures in Sufism. His poetry is less well-known: a remarkable expression of mystical yearning and realisation. We will look at Hallaj’s life and discuss a few of these poems.
Chisholme House, UK
15th
to
16th Jun 2013
(Course)
Introduction to Mindfulness:
Module 1 of 3
An introduction to Mindfulness theory and practice running over 2 months, with 3 weekend modules.
Chisholme House, UK
1st
to
8th Jun 2013
(Course)
Seven-Day Foundation Course
An immersive and engaging study retreat introducing the principles of self knowledge and the unity of being
Gallery Park Art Istanbul, Turkey
25th
May
to
7th Jul 2013
(Class)
Discovering Unity Course: Tuesday (Turkish and English)
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
Chisholme House, UK
17th May 2013
(Seminar)
Mystical Poetry: The Great Diwan of Ibn 'Arabi
A seminar with Stephen Hirtenstein exploring the poetry of Ibn 'Arabi
Worcester College, Oxford UK
11th
to
12th May 2013
(Ibn 'Arabi)
Ibn 'Arabi Society
Berkeley, California USA
3rd
to
4th May 2013
Ibn 'Arabi and Rumi
This conference dedicated to both these spiritual masters. It will offer a unique opportunity to explore their teachings with leading scholars. Lectures, workshops, traditional musical/artistic performances.
SKGR
Egypt, Sinai Desert
28th
Apr
to
8th May 2013
Sinai Trip
Journey through the Sinai desert, work with the local Bedouin to built dams, and spend a few days in solitary retreat.
Chisholme House, UK
27th Apr 2013
(Course)
Mindfulness Taster Day
Come and find out about some of the core principles and practices of mindfulness at a free taster day offered by the Beshara School at Chisholme House.
SKGR
Central London
23rd Apr 2013
Marin County, USA
12th
Apr
to
25th May 2013
(Class)
Discovering Unity: a seven week class
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
The October Gallery, London
6th Apr 2013
(Seminar)
Spiritual practice in the midst of life: The Wisdom of Solomon
An exploration of the theme of Mercy as discussed in the chapter on Solomon in the masterwork of Ibn ʿArabi, the Fusus al-Hikam.
Class
Oxford, UK
3rd
Apr
to
15th May 2013
Discovering Unity: a seven week evening class exploring human consciousness and meaning
A course combining theory and practice, group investigation and private contemplation, uncovering some of the profound meanings entailed in being human.
Chisholme House, UK
9th
to
16th Mar 2013
(Course)
Reading Week: Ibn Arabi's Fusus al Hikam
A week of reading and contemplation of the Chapter on the Wisdom of Sanctity in the Word of Idris (Enoch)
Chisholme House, UK
15th
to
17th Feb 2013
(Course)
Weekend Foundation Course
An enjoyable, informative introduction to the principles of self knowledge and the unity of being
Chisholme House, UK
4th
to
13th Jan 2013
(Course)
Know Yourself: Nine day course
An immersive and engaging study retreat introducing the principles of self knowledge and the unity of being
Turkey
4th
to
15th Dec 2012
(Course)
בית בשארה, תל אביב
25th
Nov
2012
to
6th Jan 2013
(Class)
Talk
4th Nov 2012
Mindfulness and the Beshara School
A talk by Peter Young, Principal of the Beshara School. "Knowing then as we are known..."
Course
Chisholme House, UK
1st
Apr
to
30th Sep 2012
Programme for Chisholme, Spring/Summer 2014
This year's Spring/Summer Programme is still in development. Provisional dates see here...
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