While visiting Konya, the teaching center of the poet and mystic Jelaluddin Rumi, we will study the poetry and life of Rumi. At the ancient ruins of Antalya, we will learn about history and architecture. In our tour of Istanbul, a city overflowing in majesty and tradition, we will explore mosques and markets, and experience a private Sema performance in a 300 year-old lodge selected by our authors. With an esteemed faculty and a rich itinerary, this conference promises to be a spectacular and educational spiritual exploration. Course Presentations Each day begins with an optional period of meditation.
Authors make daily presentations.
Some lectures take place in the morning after breakfast, some in the evening after dinner, and some on site while touring. For those who are thirsty for more, we invite you to join us on a three-day excursion, following the main program, to visit the ancient city of Ephesus and to further explore the treasures of Istanbul. In this extension, we will have the opportunity to further our understanding of Turkish culture and history through our travels to the ancient basilicas and libraries of Ephesus, and the Christian sites and imperials mosques of Istanbul. This will be a fascinating complement to the main program, and is certain to enhance your experience of this region and its people. Read our selection of Frequently Asked Questions .