On 12 March at the Royal Asiatic Society Jason Elliott will give a lecture entitled "An Approach to Symbolism in Islamic Art." Jason Elliott is the author of two highly-praised and award-winning books, An Unexpected Light: Travels in Afghanistan and Mirrors of the Unseen: Journeys in Iran. Admission £5 or £3.50.
Later in the month we are delighted to welcome again from Iran Temenos Academy Fellow Dr. Hossein M. Ghomshei, to give a course of four lectures on "The Mystical Teachings and Poetry of Rumi." The dates of the lectures are 19, 21, 26 and 28 March; the venue is the Royal Asiatic Society. Dr. Ghomshei describes the first lecture, Rumi and the Perennial Philosophy, as follows:
"This lecture will open with a brief introduction to the Perennial Philosophy and the rich historical background that supports it. Rumi then enters the scene with his magnum opus the Mathnavi, the most comprehensive expression of the Perennial Philosophy in the East. The lecture will then offer a detailed discussion of each of the basic ingredients of the Perennial Philosophy, supported by delightful illustrative tales from the Mathnavi. The conclusion will focus on how such ideas and ideals can be enhanced to serve the cause of peace and love in the ultra-modern world, raging with war and violence."
Admission £5 or £3.50 per lecture.
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