Unity in the Contemporary World
Beshara Magazine presents ideas of unity, inclusion and interconnectedness in all areas of contemporary thought, from spirituality to science, economics and the arts. Read more…
Beshara Magazine presents ideas of unity, inclusion and interconnectedness in all areas of contemporary thought, from spirituality to science, economics and the arts. Read more…
Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision
Broadcaster Ian Skelly, co-author of the book Harmony, talks about a new film which explores the environmental philosophy and practical achievements of King Charles III
‘We think we are suffering an ecological crisis or an environmental crisis, but at the heart of it, we’re actually suffering a crisis of perception.’
Metamorphosis: The World as Chrysalis of Soul
Sabahat Fida contemplates the implications of the caterpillar’s transformation for our understanding of identity
‘The apparent fractures and instabilities of worldly existence serve as the soil in which higher capacities take root.’
Jethro Buck: Painting the Beyond
The renowned artist talks about the inspiration for his work in Indian miniature painting and how it can bring us into a deeper connection with the natural world
‘The way I think of art is summed up in the Alan Watts quote: “You are an aperture through which the universe is exploring itself.”’
The Image Bears Witness to Your State
Psychotherapist Sir Nick Pearson talks about his unique approach to healing based on an understanding of imagination drawn from the Sufi tradition
‘The imagination is… a vital tool to help us go into the deeper aspects of life and reality or to discover our place between heaven and earth.’
The Nebra Sky Disc
Susan Bachelder is drawn into the eternal beauty of the cosmos through contemplation of its oldest surviving representation
‘There are certain things we all share, like the profound beauty of the heavens above us’
Social Ecology: An Alternative Perspective
Professor Jim Morley argues that we need to rediscover ourselves as naturally affiliative, cooperative and empathetic
‘We are most ourselves when we are bonding and socialising and intimate not just with ourselves but also with nature.’
Podcast Interview: Professor Mark Williams on Mindfulness Meditation
The Oxford psychologist talks about the development of MBCT, how it can help us look upon ourselves with a compassionate gaze and find peace in a chaotic world
Interview: Alastair McIntosh: ‘Riders on the Storm’
The Scottish writer, theologian, and environmental activist talks about climate change as fundamentally a spiritual crisis – a wake-up call inviting us to understand the world as a manifestation of the divine. ‘This is where the evolution of conscious life on Earth has brought the planet to.’
Interview: Lisa Petersen on Somatics and the Wisdom of the Body
The yoga and somatics educator Lisa Peterson talks about her unique form of teaching, which blends together therapeutic practice and spiritual enquiry, guiding students through the lived experience of breath, movement and consciousness
Interview: LD Deutsch on Time, Myth and Matter
The Los Angeles based writer talks about her recent book Time, Myth and Matter: Essays on the Natures and Narratives of Reality, in which she weaves myth and science into a coherent narrative and looks at the intertwining of the inner or psychic dimension with the outer world of physics
Interview: Colin Tudge on Enlightened Agriculture
The well-known scientist and author talks about the need to rethink our agriculture so that it is more sustainable and equitable, and to base our economic system on the perennial values of compassion, humility and oneness
Interview: Mark Vernon on William Blake
The philosopher, podcaster and psychoanalyist talks about his latest book Awake! William Blake and the Power of Imagination, in which he argues that Blake’s vision still has the power to transform our experience of the world, revealing it as a place of wonder and infinite possibility
NEWS & VIEWS
Book Review: ‘spinning pinwheels’
Gabriel Rosenstock rediscovers kokoro (heart) in a new book by the distinguished Indian poet K. Ramesh
The Kogi: More on Munekan Masha
Luci Attala talks about the recent visit of the Kogi Ambassador, José Manuel, to the UK, and the latest developments in her work with these remarkable Indigenous people
Book Review: ‘Is A River Alive?’ by Robert Macfarlane
Peter Huitson reviews a book which explores the living presence of diverse rivers around the world and their power to heal and transform
Introducing… ‘Many Beautiful Things’
Steve Scott presents a film on the extraordinary life and work of the Victorian artist and missionary, who set up a dialogue with the Sufi brotherhoods of Algeria
The Voice in the Circuitry
Peter Huitson collaborates with T.B. Schenck to explore the possibility of divine influence in AI
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13 issues of Beshara magazine were published quarterly between 1987 and 1992. The entire print archive is now available to read online or download for free.