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Note: This section is still under development. The intention here is to provide a Forum for discussion on current issues in Spirituality and Esoteric Education, Science, Economics and the Arts ( to include film and book and music reviews, exhibitions, poetry etc.)
Our World – Articles & Talks
Climate Change, and the challenges of today
- Richard Twinch: The Eco Crunch – a view from Cheltenham and Oxford, October 2008
- Nick Yiangou: Pachamama Alliance Symposium: "Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream"
- Dr Niels Detert: Unified Vision, Unified World?
MIAS Symposium 2007 - Dr Michael Shallis: Climate Change: where we are now
Further reading:
- Al Gore: Rise
Extract from an interview in VanityFair - Prof Jeffrey Sachs: Bursting at the Seams
Reith Lectures 2007; read them on the BBC4 website - Richard Dawkings: God... in other words
Interview; The Times 10/05/07
In the Face of War
- Peter Young: Letter to a war zone
- Narda Dalgleish: Oh, Ahmad
- Letter to the U.N.: In Service of Unity
Further reading:
- Libby Purves: One mother’s answer to terror Interview with Narda Dalgleish; The Times 15/06/07
Education
- Peter Young: An Education for the Heart
Further reading:
- Prof B J McGettrick: Transforming School Ethos
Bristol Univ. UK, 2002
Talks
- Gill Bolt Taylor: What happens when your brain shuts down?
Astonishing insights into the workings of the mind. - Alan Williams: Open-Heart Surgery, Chisholme 2007
This talk explores the genius of Rumi and the transformative power of his verse.
Listen to the audio (mp3: 13.3MB, 57'59) >
Reviews
- Time in the Stone
R. Twinch: Recent Works by Emily Young
An exhibition: London 2007
Beshara News
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News from the Beshara Trust
News from Chisholme
- Financial announcement - the outstanding amount on the Chisholme mortgage has been repaid.
Events
Beshara Gathering 2008 at Chisholme
This year’s Gathering was a very expansive event, which stretched over three days – animated conversation, excellent food, live entertainment in the evenings. Much of the conversation focused on what Beshara is about today, and what this might mean for each one of us. Considerable time was given also to news of far-reaching changes, which are taking place at the school this year. Tribute was paid to Deborah Bohn, who died earlier this summer.
To find out more, click here (pdf)
Listen to an audio recording of the event (mp3)
December 2008 – Visit Turkey with the Beshara School
As part of the Six-month Intensive Introductory Course which runs at the Beshara School in Chisholme (Scotland), a trip to Turkey is organised each year. The trip visits places of spiritual, historical and cultural significance.
Participation is possible also for people who are not students of the school. The normal dates for the visit are 8th-21st December, but rising costs mean that a trip on this basis might cost £800-900 so it’s possible that the trip may need to be shortened. Please email secretary@beshara.org for more information.
Extramural courses
September - December 2008, Edinburgh
A course of 10 classes is offered by the University of Edinburgh, Office of Lifelong Learning: "Self Knowledge and the Divine Wisdom: from Socrates to Rumi". Conducted by Elizabeth Roberts. Tuesdays from 23 September 2008, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the David Hume Tower. More information.
October - December 2008, Oxford, UK
October 1: A course of 10 meetings begins at the University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education: Humanity and the Cosmos in Islamic Mysticism. Jane Clark and Stephen Hirtenstein. More information.
Don't be discouraged! It may still be possible to join them.