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Month: June 2017

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Excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith on BBC

June 30, 2017

Recently, the BBC published an article with extensive excerpts from a BBC audio podcast containing an excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith.  The BBC Podcast is the latest in the BBC World Service’s “Heart and […]

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From the Bahá’í Writings

…every one of the divine religions contains essential ordinances, which are not subject to change, and material ordinances, which are abrogated according to the exigencies of time. But the people of the world have forsaken the divine teachings and followed forms and imitations of the truth. Inasmuch as these human interpretations and superstitions differ, dissensions and bigotry have arisen, and strife and warfare have prevailed. By investigating the truth or foundation of reality underlying their own and other beliefs, all would be united and agreed, for this reality is one; it is not multiple and not divisible.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í World News Service

A Common Endeavor: Seeking the spiritual foundations of America’s future

From Capitol Hill to Chicago, a message from American Bahá’ís invites conversations on spiritual renewal, social trust, and the nation’s future.

“A sense of healing”: Thousands find tranquility on the terraces of the Shrine of the Báb

People of diverse backgrounds gathered on the illuminated terraces leading to the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel for a fourth occasion of the “Terraces by Night.”

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Intricate work on central edifice proceeds in earnest

Crane removed from south plaza while some of the most intricate stages of building the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá are now simultaneously under way.

In Conversation: Local Spiritual Assemblies and the bonds of trust

Counsellors explore how Bahá’í Local Spiritual Assemblies in three diverse settings—Kenya, Sri Lanka, and the US—are becoming sources of care, consultation, and service.

Maryland Bahá’í Chair: Exploring diversity as a path to lasting peace

Panelists from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cambodia, and Kenya explore how unity in diversity is essential for fostering peace, co-hosted by the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace.

Tonga: Moral and academic education fosters life of service

In Tonga, the 30th anniversary of Ocean of Light school reflects on how moral and spiritual qualities can be cultivated alongside academic learning in a single endeavor.

Bahá’í World publication: New essays examine the foundations of peace and contemporary perspectives on human nature

Two new essays on The Bahá’í World website consider the foundations of lasting peace and how neuroscience can inform our conception of human nature.

House of Worship: Design unveiled for the first local Bahá’í temple in Cameroon

At a gathering of residents of Batouri, Cameroon, and its surrounding communities, the design of the country’s first local Bahá’í House of Worship is unveiled.

Insights from the field: Podcast explores emerging patterns of community life across Sydney

Counsellor Taraz Nadarajah shares stories from Sydney where families and young people are contributing to new patterns of community life.

House of Worship: Design unveiled for Nepal’s first local Bahá’í temple

Design unveiled for Nepal’s first Bahá’í House of Worship, giving form to a pattern of prayer and service long taking root in Kanchanpur.

Chile: The place of spiritual principles in public life

In Chile, social actors examine the role of spirituality in social change, launching a podcast and gathering to deepen reflection, dialogue, and collective action.

Bahá’í Sacred Writings: New collection of the writings of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá released

Volume draws together selections from the writings of Bahá’u’lláh and the writings and utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, including several newly translated excerpts in English.

BIC: Cairo Office opens doors for dialogue on equality of women and men in Arab region

The opening of the BIC Cairo Office’s new premises brought together social actors to explore deeper dimensions of the equality of women and men.

CSW: BIC explores justice as a shared capacity at UN Commission

BIC delegation at CSW70 explores how justice for women and girls, beyond legal access, requires shared moral commitment from individuals, communities, and institutions.

In Conversation: Fostering collective action in Canjavu village

The latest podcast episode explores efforts in a DRC village to learn about addressing long-standing challenges in education, agriculture, and societal harmony.

BIC New York: Reflecting on 30 years of contributing to international discourse

Bani Dugal reflects on three decades of the BIC’s deepening engagement at the United Nations, drawing on Baháʼí principles and the experience of a worldwide community.

Unfolding developments and news

  • Videos from the 114 Youth Conferences
  • Social and Economic Development efforts
  • Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran
  • Iran and Egypt: Human Rights update (Bahá’í World News Service)
  • Bahá’í World News Service
Nearby Bahá’í Communities
  • Bahá’ís of Seattle
  • Bahá’ís of Bellevue
  • Bahá'ís of Redmond
  • Bahais of South King County
  • Eastside Bahá’í Center
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Bahá’í Faith National/International Level
  • Bahá’í Reference Library
  • Bahá’ís of the United States
  • Eastside Bahá’í Center
  • Bahá’í International Community
  • Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran
  • Bahá’í World News Service
More information on the Bahá’í Faith
  • One Country – Newsletter; International
  • Ocean – Downloadable Library
  • Videos on the Bahá’í Faith
  • Social and Economic Development efforts
  • Abdu'l-Baha in America
  • Information Resource on the Bahá’í Faith
  • US Bahá’í Newsroom
  • Bahá’í Communities around the World
  • "Bahá’í Gardens" Website

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