The Cosmos in Stone: the Ascent of the Soul

Artist–Geometer Tom Bree explores the symbolism embodied in the design of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and Wells Cathedral in Southern England

‘The heavenly bodies present the soul with an image of its own inner workings. To look out into the universe becomes analogous to looking inwards.’

The Matter with Things

Dr Iain McGilchrist discusses his most recent book which brings together neuroscience, psychology and philosophy into a unified vision

‘Our relationship with the All is the one thing that matters at the end of the day. And the purpose of all our other knowing and experience is to be able to understand this.’

Faces of the Infinite

Stefan Sperl talks about Neoplatonism and the poetic traditions of the Near East and Europe

‘Diversity is an inevitable consequence of the complete transcendence of the One. There is never only one answer to anything, and nothing has only one meaning.’

Spirituality and Self Development

Dr Renee Hattar talks about an innovative course in Jordan which explores universal spiritual values with young leaders

‘The message from all religions is to have a humane value system and to spread peace on Earth. There is no such thing as a violent religion. It is true that we have violent interpretations, but that is not the same thing’