Avicenna Cultural and Scientific Foundation

Iranian non-governmental organization (2005–present)

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Avicenna Cultural and Scientific Foundation

Avicenna Scientific and Cultural Foundation

Formation| January 26, 2005
Founded at| Iran
Location|

* Hamedan, Iran
* Paris, France

Coordinates| 34°47′29″N 48°30′48″E﻿ / ﻿34.79141922016674°N 48.5132837173412°E﻿ / 34.79141922016674; 48.5132837173412
Website| www.buali.ir/en/home

Part of a series on
Avicenna
(Ibn Sīnā)
Works

*     * The Book of Healing
* The Canon of Medicine
* Al-Nijat

Thoughts

* Avicennism
* On God's existence
* Floating man
* Al-Ghazali's criticism of Avicennian philosophy

Pupils

* Abu 'Ubayd al-Juzjani
* Bahmanyar
* Ibn Abi Sadiq
* Ali ibn Yusuf al-Ilaqi

Monuments

* Avicenna Mausoleum
* Avicenna (crater)
* Bu-Ali Sina University
* Avicenne Hospital
* The Physician
* The Physician (2013 film)
* Avicenna Cultural and Scientific Foundation
* Scholars Pavilion

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Avicenna Scientific and Cultural Foundation (Persian: بنیاد علمی و فرهنگی بوعلی‌سینا, English: Bu Ali Sina Scientific and Cultural Foundation) is a non-profit non-governmental institution whose focus is on the life and works of the Persian polymath Abū ʿAlī al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Al-Hasan ibn Ali ibn Sīnā (Avicenna or Ibn Sina).[1] The foundation showcases his character and work, honoring his universal position, encouraging national and international researchers to produce distinguished works, as well as enhancing cultural and scientific activities.[2][3]

## The president of the foundation

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The president of the foundation holds the highest-ranking executive post and is elected by the board of trustees as well as the order of the board of trustees' secretary for a four-year term, which can be renewed for another term.

## See also

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* Avicenna
* Avicenna Mausoleum
* Philosopher
* Physician

## References

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1. ^ "اساسنامه بنیاد علمی و فرهنگی بوعلی سینا". Islamic Parliament Research Center. Archived from the original on 2016-08-17. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
2. ^ Bu-Ali Sina Scientific and Cultural Foundation. "Articles of Association of Avicenna Cultural and Scientific Foundation". buali.ir. Archived from the original on 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2016-05-15.
3. ^ "Iran holds conference on ancient philosopher Avicenna". www.iran-daily.com. Retrieved 2016-05-15.

## External links

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* Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (Iran)

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