Best Ibn Arabi Society Podcasts (2024)

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#065: Islam in China: What Muslims In The Far East Can Teach The West w/ Peter Sanders 1:12:10

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In this episode we speak to world renowned photographer Peter Sanders about his new book HEAVEN, EARTH and THE TEN THOUSAND THINGS: The Lives of the Muslims in ChinaOver a period of twelve years, internationally acclaimed photographer Peter Sanders travelled throughout China to capture images of Chinese Muslims and their unique spiritual culture, w…

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The Secret Teachings of Opera | Alchemy, Kabbalah, Tarot, and Psychology in La Bohème 1:29:05

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While alchemy, kabbalah, tarot, and psychology have developed as distinct traditions throughout history, they share profound roots within the esoteric mystery schools of antiquity. Rather than forming a new age hodgepodge or vague constellation of disparate belief systems, these principles convey the multifaceted nature of spiritual practice and di…

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#064: Ibn ‘Arabi’s Religious Pluralism: Levels of Inclusivity w/ Faris Abdel-hadi 2:26:37

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This week's episode of Path & Present podcast features a conversation with Faris Abdel-hadi about Ibn ‘Arabi’s ideas of religious pluralism.Dr. Faris Abdel-hadi is an author and specialist researcher in the field of Ibn Arabi studies, metaphysics, Sufism and philosophy.Path & Present is a long form conversation hosted by poet, emcee, and teaching-a…

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Articles | The Advent of Samael 6:32

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Learn and celebrate how one individual changed the world. References from Glorian Publishing Who is Samael Aun Weor? (Articles and Resources) Samael: The Fifth Angel (Course) Get Spiritual Strength Through Blessed Food and Drink: Have Eucharist at HomeBy The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

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#063: The Soul as a Work of Art: Creativity & The Spiritual Path w/ Sukina Noor 1:36:49

10d ago1:36:49

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Enjoy this conversation with our dear friend Sukina Noor as we dive into the topic of "The Soul as a Work of Art" + creativity and the spiritual path.Sukina Noor is a poet, spoken-word artist, playwright, workshop facilitator and educator, artistic curator, writer and public speaker who has toured extensively across UK, Europe, America and Africa. …

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To Thine Own Self Be True 10 Master Your True Self 1:19:18

10d ago1:19:18

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All of the principles outlined in this course point towards a specific goal: divine realization upon the inner path of spiritual initiation. By mastering our psychology, sexuality, and sufferings in daily life, we become radically distinct individuals characterized by the highest ideals, embodied by humanity's greatest luminaries and prophets. This…

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#062: Murāqaba: The Art of Islamic Meditation w/ Adeyinka Mendes 1:15:35

16d ago1:15:35

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In this episode, we discuss the Islamic meditation practice of Murāqaba with our long-time friend and teacher Adeyinka Mendes.Path & Present is a long form conversation hosted by poet, emcee, and teaching-artist Baraka Blue with friends and guests including artists, musicians, authors, and scholars to collectively explore what it means to walk a pa…

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#061: The Sufi Philosophy of 'Ayn al-Quḍāt w/ Mohammad Rustom 1:55:23

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In this episode, we discuss Mohammad Rustom's new book, Inrushes of the Heart, which delves into the life and thought of the Muslim philosopher and Sufi master 'Ayn al-Quḍāt Hamadānī. The conversation explores the book's insights into 'Ayn al-Quḍāt's original teachings on topics such as God, human agency, and spiritual practice.Path & Present is a …

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The Journey of Divine Love with Murshida Salima Adelstein 1:35:32

20d ago1:35:32

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Salima Adelstein is Co-President of UoS and Academic Dean for the Spiritual Ministry degree programs. She is Founder and Spiritual Director of the Farm of Peace, a Sufi healing retreat center and community. As a Sufi Mystic, Master Healer and Teacher, she has guided students to the Truth for over 25 years. Salima is co-author of A Drop in the Ocean…

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Introduction to Gnostic Studies | Karma: The Eternal Law of Action and Consequence 1:08:50

24d ago1:08:50

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Guest lecturer! Amidst the complexities and difficulties of life is a simple truth: every action produces related consequences. While true in physics, this dynamic is even more profound in relation to our behaviors, mindset, social interactions, and psychology. See how to affect genuine spiritual change through an introduction to five mystical prin…

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To Thine Own Self Be True 09 Liberate Your True Self 1:31:44

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After working with energy, the consciousness becomes inflamed and awakened. However, this type of birth is only one side of a spiritual equation. The rest of the work necessitates the comprehension and death of psychological contaminants like anger, lust, and pride. By directing energy towards the purification of the mind, it becomes possible to be…

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The Perfect Human and the Greatest Name 1:08:18

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The title for this talk is drawn from the final mysterious book-title mentioned by Ibn 'Arabi in his listing of his own writings in the Fihrist ('Catalogue'). It would be impossible to appreciate Ibn 'Arabi's writings without encountering the notion of al-insān al-kāmil explicitly or implicitly, but how and where does Ibn 'Arabi actually use the te…

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Journeying Beyond the Horizons with Allama Iqbal - In Conversation with Humaira Masihuddin 1:32:00

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Guest Humaira Masihuddin is a lawyer based in Islamabad and holds LLM in Public International Law from the University of London, LLB (shariah and law) from the International Islamic University, MA in Cultural Anthropology from University of Pittsburgh USA and an MSC in Criminal Justice Studies from University of Leicester in UK. She is a criminolog…

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To Thine Own Self Be True 08 Imagine Your True Self 1:06:45

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We perceive with more senses that mere sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Rather than exclusively depend upon empirical data, it is possible to explore, with psychological senses, the roots and origins of numerous internal states. While openly denigrated by modern society, the faculty of imagination is actually the means by which to investiga…

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Dispatch from the Red Planet: Prophet Aaron’s Paradoxical Persona 1:03:27

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Angela writes: Overshadowed by his younger brother Moses, known primarily for his negative role in the Golden Calf saga, the Prophet Aaron’s importance may seem to some negligible, his status auxiliary, his effect doubtful. A close reading of the Shaykh al-Akbar’s various treatments of this seemingly minor prophet, however, allows us to take a seco…

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To Thine Own Self Be True 07 Empower Your True Self 1:16:33

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Ever wonder why New Year's resolutions don't work? While we might will something, it may not come to fruition because we lack energy, enthusiasm, and consistency for accomplishing it. Likewise, without proper spiritual force, we will not have the inspiration, comprehension, and zeal for overcoming resistance. Learn how to conserve and harness energ…

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Farghānī on Waḥdat al-Wujūd in the Four Journeys 53:17

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William C. Chittick is an internationally renowned scholar on Islamic civilization as well as Comparative Philosophy and Religious Studies. He is author, editor and translator of 30 books and monographs, and nearly 200 articles on Islamic thought, Shi’ism and Sufism. His works have been translated into a dozen languages used in the Middle East, Eas…

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Wujūdī Metaphysics in Chinese 16:18

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Dr Sachiko Murata’s research has included the interrelationships between Islamic and Far Eastern thought, especially in the writings of the Huiru, “the Muslim Confucianists,” who wrote numerous tracts in Chinese from the seventeenth through the nineteenth centuries. She has published many scholarly articles and a number of books. These include Isur…

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To Thine Own Self Be True 06 Serve Your True Self 1:02:57

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"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other." ―Matthew 6:24 Examine your life. Whom do you serve most from moment to moment? Is it your unconditioned consciousness, or desires? By understanding our psychological states, it becomes possible to intuitively cho…

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The Heart as Cosmic Creator: Hindu Scriptures Translated through the Lens of Ibn al-ʿArabī 23:16

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Shankar Nair specializes in Muslim-Hindu interactions in South Asia, Sufism and Islamic philosophy, Qur'anic exegesis, Hindu philosophy and theology, and South Asian religious literatures, primarily in the context of the early modern period, but also including the medieval periodBy Shankar Nair

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Philosophical Sufism in the Sokoto Caliphate: Two Poems of Shaykh Dan Tafa 23:20

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Oludamini Ogunnaike is an assistant professor of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. He teaches courses on African and African Diasporic Religions as well as Islam, Islamic Philosophy, Spirituality, and Art. He holds a PhD in African Studies and the Study of Religion from Harvard University, and spent a year as a postdoctoral fellow at…

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To Thine Own Self Be True 05 Remember Your True Self 1:07:20

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All religions and mystical traditions speak about divine reality. But how do we experience it? Likewise, how do we cultivate it daily, from moment to moment? Discover the basis for remembering divinity, what it entails, and how to cultivate such a relationship through practical techniques.By The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

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The Heart of Business with Mark Silver 1:26:40

4M ago1:26:40

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Podcast Summary: Heart of Business - Episode with Mark Silver Introduction: Mark’s book, Heart-Centered Business, is dedicated to Al Amin, highlighting the deep trust and love Mark strives to embody in commerce and life. Mark Silver's Journey: Raised in a Jewish family, Mark dreamed of becoming a rabbi but felt something was missing. While explorin…

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Scriptures | Ibn 'Arabi: The Meccan Revelations, "Voluntary Death" 6:30

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By comprehending and eliminating our defects, we produce the awakening of the consciousness within dreams. This is the sacred return of the soul to divinity within this very life, without needing to physically die. We can competently navigate the higher worlds, the internal dimensions, and receive direct guidance from the Being through profound med…

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Articles | Why Is Sexual Magic Controversial? 37:23

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Critiques and explanations regarding divine sexuality. See the following references to Glorian Publishing: Courses Evolution of Sex Kabbalah of Genesis Meditation Essentials Samael, the Fifth Angel Books by Samael Aun Weor The Major Mysteries The Perfect Matrimony Lectures by Samael Aun Weor Questions About the Path: The Wisdom of the Being Questio…

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To Thine Own Self Be True 04 Experience Your True Self 50:08

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The basis of understanding reality is direct perception. While contemporary science accepts sensory and conceptual means of apprehending truth, the ancient mystical traditions taught that the awakened consciousness possesses superior faculties beyond the limitations of individual subjectivity and personal bias. Rather than imprison oneself within a…

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Introduction to Gnostic Studies | Sexual Transmutation 42:37

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The proper use of sexual energy can empower us to attain the highest spiritual potential, though we must be aware of the dangers that the misuse of this energy can cause.By The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

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To Thine Own Self Be True 03 Awaken Your True Self 1:07:06

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Our current psychological state is not unitary, but aggregated within varying levels of density. Another analogy is a spectrum or gradient marked by two extremes. The lowest qualities of being are attributed to affliction, confusion, pain, ignorance, and a whole constellation of destructive behaviors, characterized by complexity, problems, and all …

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To Thine Own Self Be True 02 Observe Your True Self 1:39:06

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The foundation for experiencing the most fundamental truths of human and divine reality lies within the field of psychological self-observation. By watching our thoughts, feelings, and impulses, it becomes possible to discover who and what we really are, not from any theory, theology, or belief system, but direct perception: the basis of real faith…

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Ibn al-ʿArabī in Japan: The Life and Legacy of Toshihiko Izutsu (1914-1993) 20:56

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Atif Khalil is on the faculty of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge. Khalil's primary area of research lies in Sufism, with secondary interests in Islamic philosophy and theology, comparative mysticism, interfaith relations, Jewish-Muslim relations, medieval philosophy, non-duality, and more recently, mysticism and the Near Death Exp…

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Articles | Is Gnosis Anti-LGBTQ? 5:14

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Enlightenment is realized through renouncing desire.By The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

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Articles | How to Overcome Masturbation 1:08:43

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Practical advice for Gnostics who seriously wish to preserve their chastity. Resources and references mentioned in this article: Articles by Glorian Publishing Daily Life on the Path: Home and Altar What is Pranayama? Books by Samael Aun Weor Esoteric Medicine and Practical Magic Magic of the Runes Magic of the Runes: Practice for Willpower (Rune D…

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Articles | How Do Drugs Affect Our Spiritual Development? 51:02

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The truth about drugs, perception, awakening, and obstacles to spiritual enlightenment.By The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

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Articles | COVID-19: A Time of Opportunity 13:49

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Take advantage of the crisis to spiritually awaken. See the following recommended sources for meditation and spiritual practices to initiate a personal, in-home retreat: Alchemy Techniques for Married Couples The Perfect Matrimony The Mystery of the Golden Flower Dream Yoga Exercises Astral Projection and Dream Yoga (Glorian) Clues for Astral Proje…

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Scriptures | The Sharpest Sword 4:09

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"The Buddha Replies to the Deva" explained through the gnostic wisdom.By The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

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Practical Initiation | The Magician (Part 2): Transformation of Impressions 44:59

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An esoteric key for transforming our daily lives and practical tips for how to apply it.By The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

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To Thine Own Self Be True 01 Know Your True Self 1:18:48

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It is possible to know the breadth, depth, and complexities of humanity by exploring our own psychology, since each individual is a reflection or microcosm of the external world. Conventional wisdom also encourages conformity to society while acknowledging its possible costs: the end of originality, the loss of beauty, the corruption of innocence, …

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The Sufi Path of Extraordinary Ordinariness in the Ottoman Novel "The Depths of Imagination" 17:47

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Dr. Amer Latif is an interdisciplinary scholar specializing in comparative religion and Islamic studies. Broadly speaking, his research revolves around issues involved in the translation of cultures. Having grown up in Pakistan and with an undergraduate degree in Physics, Dr. Latif thrives on studying and creating containers that are capacious enou…

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Articles | Spiritual Practice with Melchizedek 12:07

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Develop your spiritual life and receive divine aid from Melchizedek every Saturday the 13th. Resources Chicago Gnosis Article Chicago Gnosis Guided Practice Glorian Publishing Guided PracticeBy The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

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The Secret Path of Initiation 04 The Minor Mysteries 1:27:31

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Every candidate for spiritual initiation must enter a probationary period known as the Minor Mysteries, so that divinity can prove his or her sincerity, willingness, and caliber. This is in preparation for greater spiritual advancements (the Major Mysteries) within the path of the perfect matrimony. Discover the challenges, qualifications, and mean…

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Articles | What Spiritual Teachings Are Reliable? 17:02

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Determine the authenticity of a spiritual teacher or teaching from your own experience. Resources Meditation Essentials (Course) The Perfect Matrimony (Book) Types of Spiritual Schools (Lecture)By The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

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Articles | What is Meditation and Why Practice It? 4:32

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Learn what the science of meditation is and the reasons for practicing it. Lectures on Meditation Gnostic Meditation Gnostic Psychology Meditation Essentials Sufi Principles of Meditation Guided Practices Guided PracticesBy The Gnostic Academy of Chicago

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