The Symposium
Each year the Society organizes Symposia in the U.K. and the U.S.A. on an aspect of Ibn 'Arabi's work.
These international gatherings bring together people from many different fields and traditions, and include scholars, students, and anyone interested in what Ibn 'Arabi has to say. These events provide a unique opportunity for both speakers and delegates, specialists and non-specialists, to enrich their understanding of the Shaykh's teachings and their relevance today. The Society also encourages public seminars and lectures and can provide speakers on request.
Society Symposium 2008, Oxford
April 26th-27th, 2008
The Society's 25th Annual symposium was held at Worcester College, Oxford, on April 26th-27th, 2008. The title of the symposium was:
"If not for you..."
Self and other in Ibn 'Arabi
Other events
London, May 13, 7:30 pm: Reason and Heart
Jane Clark will speak on Reason and Heart in the Islamic Mystical Tradition to The Scientific and Medical Network. 7:30pm for an 8pm start, when parking restrictions are lifted, and finish at around 10pm. The venue is 38 Denning Road, London NW3 1SU (nearest tube station is Hampstead on the Northern Line or Hampstead Heath on the Overground). Fee is £8 for members and £10 for guests. Please let the organisers know if you are planning to go – Tel: 44 (0) 1608 652000.
Konya, May 20: From past to present: Sadreddin-i Qunawi
2008/9 is the 800th anniversary of the birth of Sadreddin-i Qunawi. To celebrate this a conference will be held in Konya on May 20-21-22 entitled, "From past to present: Sadreddin-i Qunawi". For more information, contact the organisers, MEBKAM (Meram Municipality) mebkam2@meram.bel.tr.
Istanbul and Damascus, May 23-26 2008: Modern Era and Ibn 'Arabi
A conference entitled "Modern Era and Ibn 'Arabi" will be held in both Istanbul and Damascus – from May 23rd to 25th in Istanbul, and May 26th to 28th in Damascus. It is organised by TURKKAD, The Turkish Women's Cultural Association (Istanbul Branch). A programme is available. There is no registration fee for the conferences in Istanbul and Damascus. In Istanbul the conference venues are near Taksim Area. Further information can be obtained from contact@turkkad.org.
Cairo, December 2008: a conference concentrating on the antecedents and influence of Ibn 'Arabi in Egypt.
A conference in Cairo currently being organised by Elisa Toledo, Pablo Beneito and Ramon Blecua of the Spanish Embassy is now likely to be early December 2008.