The Aim of Education
The aim of education is to make us more human through nurturing the body, freeing the mind, and purifying the soul. As to our bodies, the abode of our souls, maintaining its health through proper nutrition and regular exercise is the right that it has on us; as to our minds, the gift that makes us uniquely human, freeing it through discipline and knowledge allows us to use it responsibly in the service of the rest of creation; as to our souls, the divine secret of our lives, purifying it is the ultimate aim of the educative process, and it is the intention with which we are embarking on this journey.
This holistic approach is evident in all our programs through a commitment, in design and execution, to these three aspects:
PhysicalMoving daily using ancient traditional practices: hiking or mindful walking from the Bedouin Tradition, and the martial and medical art of Qigong from the Chinese tradition.
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IntellectualReading and discussing almost on a daily basis. Our readings are in English and Arabic, from male and female authors, and include seminal and contemporary works.
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SocialLiving with, and learning from, the Bedouins is a defining feature of our programs, and on another side the communal nature of our programs necessitates communal responsibilities.
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Throughout the program, our students are provided with ample daily time that is dedicated to reflection. This is the time where students are able to connect these three aspects together, extract - and make - meaning out of it, and find harmony within themselves and the nature around them.
UPCOMING PROGRAM
Summer 2026
5 Days
ST. CATHERINE, SINAI
ON FREEDOM
ST. CATHERINE, SINAI
ON FREEDOM
On Freedom is a 5-day program in St. Catherine designed for those seeking to step away from the noise of daily chores and enter five days of mountain life, physical practice, reading, discussion, and reflection in St. Catherine.
Amid war, economic pressure, and the growing power of social media and consumer culture, many people feel a gap between the life they imagine and the life they actually live. During this program, we’ll be interested in asking a basic but urgent question: what does freedom mean and how do we begin to live it? This program is interested in both the concept and practice of freedom.
Amid war, economic pressure, and the growing power of social media and consumer culture, many people feel a gap between the life they imagine and the life they actually live. During this program, we’ll be interested in asking a basic but urgent question: what does freedom mean and how do we begin to live it? This program is interested in both the concept and practice of freedom.
23 - 27 July 2026 |
Age: 25+ |
10 Participants |
Summer Program |
Winter Program |
