Ibn 'Arabi and Rumi
Teachings for the Modern World
November 4-5, 2011, Columbia University, New York City
Co-sponsored by the Middle East Institute at Columbia University
In 2009, The Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi Society and the New York Open Center began the first of a series of conferences together on the great mystic Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi. We now present the second conference in this series, this one focusing on the relationship of Ibn 'Arabi's teachings to those of Jalaluddin Rumi, the other giant of Sufi mysticism.
Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi (1165-1240) and Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273) are unquestionably the two great pillars of Islamic mysticism. They appeared in the same century, one from the Muslim West, the other from the East, bringing a glorious new vision of human potential and realization that has been a source of inspiration ever since. Their words continue to touch us directly, inviting us to explore the heart as the place of wisdom and love.
This first conference dedicated to both these spiritual masters will be a unique opportunity to explore and discuss their teachings with leading scholars in the field. There will be lectures and workshops as well as traditional and original musical/artistic performances.
Registration
Pre-registration is recommended.
Conference
Ibn 'Arabi & Rumi: Teachings for a Modern World
11WSSS13S: $175
Friday & Saturday, November 4-5, 2011
Group discounts available - 5 or above may qualify for 15% - 20%. Please call.
Student rate available - $75
Post-Conference Event
A Concert: Celebrating Sufism through Poetry, Music and Dance
11WSSS15S: $28 ($18 conference attendees)
Saturday, November 5, 7:30 p.m.
Please call for group rates of 5 or above.
212-219-2527 Ext. 2 or Ext. 0
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Location
The conference is located on the Morningside Campus of Columbia University in Manhattan, New York City. The location on campus is the Altschul Auditorium in the International Affairs Building. The International Affairs building (also known as SIPA) is on the eastern side of Columbia University's Morningside Campus.
The building is at 420 W. 118th Street, on the south side of 118th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Avenue (closer to Amsterdam). Altschul Auditorium is located in the lobby of the building on the first floor, room 417.
Go to the Location page for detailed directions and maps
Pre-conference interviews with Speakers and Presenters
Listen to interviews conducted on our partner radio station WBAI, with Michael Sells, Nargis Virani, Fatemeh Keshavarz, Salman Ahmad and award-winning cellist David Darling.
Interviews are available on the Ibn Arabi Society's podcast page
Speakers
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| James Morris • Fatemeh Keshavarz | |||
| Michael Sells • Pablo Beneito | |||
| Mahmud Kilic • Stephen Hirtenstein | |||
| Cecilia Twinch • Nargis Virani | |||
| Salman Ahmad |
Post-conference event:
Celebrating Sufism through Poetry, Music and Dance
Coleman Barks
Enter the ecstatic world of the great 13th century Persian/Tajik poet and mystic Jelaluddin Rumi, through poetry music and commentary with Coleman Barks, accompanied by the brilliant cellist David Darling and other great artists.
Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Honored as a peacemaker and virtuoso, Omar Faruk Tekbilek is now one of the most sought-after musicians, whose work transcends political boundaries while maintaining traditional sensibilities in a way few artists can manage. Omar Faruk's music is rooted in tradition, but has been influenced by contemporary sounds. Like Omar Faruk himself, his music symbolizes diversity-in-unity.
