Beshara | Education and Self-knowledge from the point of view of the unity of existence

Welcome to the Beshara School
The Beshara School provides courses in self-knowledge, according to the principle of the unity of existence. This unity is beyond simple interconnectedness and interdependence; from this perspective all things are seen as different aspects of one reality, and self-knowledge is key to understanding this unity and our place within it. The courses are available in many locations worldwide. Their ultimate aim is the realisation of love as the prime motive in existence, and they are open to anyone, regardless of faith, nationality, background, age, culture or physical ability.
Chisholme Institute		New		Worldwide
about the school the education courses visiting In 1973, the Beshara School established a residential study and retreat centre in the Scottish Borders, which is now the permanent home of the school. Chisholme attracts people from all over the world who come to visit, to join in a course, to spend time in quiet retreat or to work as volunteers. Courses are held at Chisholme throughout the year, from introductory weekends to the six-month intensive course. Six-month course: Six month courses run from October to March. It is about our identity as human beings, our meaning and purpose, and about taking up our real place in the world, consciously and willingly. More information Interviews with Six-month Course students Students talk about their experience of the six-month intensive course at the Beshara School on the final day, March 24th 2010. Go to interviews		Click on the image above to see the slide show (it is a pdf file). Funding the Chisholme Institute Current appeal! Mains electricity grid connection for the school. Read more Download a Covenant form Inside the Vol 2 of Self Knowledge Global Responsibility journal: Master peace builders by Dr Scilla Elworthy An address by the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa A stone story by Emily Young Sacred spaces changing times by Peter Young Also mindfulness, low-impact building, sustainable agriculture, future justice and much more SKGR web site		Forthcoming talks UK Oxford and Edinburgh: Human consciousness – the mind of the universe Sat 18th February in Oxford, Sat 25th February in Edinburgh. By Richard Twinch. Find out more. SE Asia: 2011 Programme Introductory courses, readings and monthly gatherings based in and around Jakarta, Indonesia Find out more... USA Ongoing Programs The Springs: A new initiative of Beshara US, The Springs will be the site of an on-going project dedicated to raising awareness of the interconnectedness of every living thing. San Francisco Bay Area: Monthly study group Find out more... Circle of inclusion The whole of humanity is being invited to a universal perspective. Article in the Huffington Post, Oct 2011: Ibn Arabi and the circle of inclusion by Cecilia Twinch. To read On the Wiserearth website TOWARDS, a new On-line Magazine The first issue includes interviews with: Peter Young: Tender Exchange with the Earth Iain McGilchrist: Coming Alive with the Right Metaphor David Lorimer: My Mind is the Universal Mind