This talk explores the Sufi understanding of the heart as the seat of true intelligence, showing how self-purification opens it to gnosis, a form of spiritual knowledge beyond the grasp of the discursive intellect.
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Poetry Reading: Intelligence and Intuition
Join amazing actor Matthew Peter-Carter when he brings some of the most powerful and thought-provoking poems to life.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘destiny’
In Japanese culture, kanji 運命 (Unmei - Destiny) reflects the belief that an unseen force guides life’s events, shaping love, success, and even tragedy.
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘choice’
We start April with our Japanese Calligraphy workshop which will focus on the kanji 選択 (Sentaku)—meaning "selection," "choice," or "option."
The Free Will Paradox: A Problem Without a Solution?
After thousands of years, philosophers continue to debate free will and determinism, with little success. So, what makes this problem so knotty and as good as intractable?
Free-Will-Cycle in Time-Loop Narratives
This session explores the interplay between chance, fate and free will, through game-like structures in time-loop narratives in cinema.
“By The Star When It Descends”: Astronomy in Islamic Art
This talk will touch on several aspects regarding Islamic art and architecture’s relevance to the field of astronomy across time and space, focusing on material culture that includes scientific instruments, observatories, and the popular decorations of celestial and zodiac iconographies.
Surrender & Responsibility: The Sufi Path to Fate and Free Will
This event explores the intriguing balance between fate and free will in Sufism, offering insights into how these concepts shape the Sufi spiritual journey.
The role of Women in the Emergence of NY’s Most Iconic Museums
New York’s most iconic museums - the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney, the Frick Collection, and the Guggenheim - were founded by women. This lecture will dive into the lives and motivations of these women and try to shine a light on these early 20th century trailblazers!
Madness and Masterpiece: The Art and Life of Richard Dadd
Join us for a captivating lecture exploring the extraordinary life and work of Richard Dadd, the Victorian artist whose brilliance flourished even within the walls of Bedlam asylum.