A Spiritual and Mystical Poetry Reading with Ghassen Ghediri

Join Tunisian poet Ghassen Ghediri for a mystical afternoon of readings from Inner, The Breath of God, w/ Q&A, book signing, & refreshments An interactive and intimate gathering with Ghassen Ghediri, a Tunisian immigrant poet who blends philosophical reflection with transcendental poetry. Ghediri often weaves Arabic, French, and Latin into his work to explore themes of Divine Love, social justice, and spiritual liberation. He aspires to deconstruct frames and doctrines, and to speak to seekers across backgrounds and paths. Ghediri's writings reflect on inner struggles and challenge the status quo, touching on all forms of discrimination and injustice. This is an invitation to connect deeper with the treasure within all of us. If you're seeking inspiration, philosophical conversations or simply beautiful words that touch the Soul, this is for You. The afternoon will be accompanied by complementary refreshments including tea, coffee, sparkling water, and delicious Tunisian dates. We encourage everyone to prepurchase their books before the event as we cannot guarantee book availability without prepurchase. ABOUT THE BOOK The book is a mystical and philosophical hybrid work blending poetry, prose, and aphorisms. It explores the Divine, the cosmos, the human condition, spiritual awakening, and love, primarily in English with traces of French, Latin, Arabic, and other languages. It aspires to deconstruct frames and doctrines and speaks to seekers across backgrounds and paths. A transcendental journey inward and outward. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Ghassen Ghediri is a Tunisian mystical and spiritual poet based in the United States. His debut work, Inner, The Breath of God, Volume 1 was released on February 20, 2026. Blending philosophical reflection with transcendental poetry, Ghassen often weaves Arabic, French, and Latin into his work to explore themes of Divine Love, social justice, and spiritual liberation. He believes that the raw, unfiltered expression of the soul is the most beautiful form of art, and he strives to be the translator of that beauty. EVENT SCHEDULE 2:00pm Doors 2:15pm Welcome to MATTER 2:20pm Discussion 2:45pm Q&A 3:00pm Poetry Reading 3:30pm Book signing and conversation ACCESSIBILITY Parking: Metered street parking is available (parallel parking) on Market St. Paid lots are available within a few blocks. The closest one is on 21st and Market St. Entrance Access: Our front door is at street level and manually operated, accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids. The rest of the block has sidewalks raised by five steps; however, the bike lane offers a step-free route down the block with minimal car traffic. Restrooms: All-gender restrooms. Just like at home. Communication: All staff on site speak English. There will be one Spanish speaking staff member. We welcome communication via translation apps (Google Translate is available). While we do not use ASL, we’re happy to communicate through apps or other tools that work for you. Alcohol Policy: No alcohol will be served or permitted at this event. Questions or Requests: Please contact us at [email protected] with any accessibility needs or questions. We encourage everyone to prepurchase their books before the event as we cannot guarantee book availability without prepurchase.