Deep Dive into Gleanings by Baha’u’llah: Session #9 with Peter Terry Join us for a captivating session in the Gleanings course study for 2025. This is session #9, where Peter Terry, an author, teacher, and scholar, guides us through selected tablets and extracts from the writings of Baha’u’llah. In this session, Peter delves into various […]
Read MoreRoadmap for a Moral Society: Exploring Human Character and Baha’i Writings In this session held on October 13 at 8:00 PM, the discussion centers around human character and the distinctions between innate and acquired qualities based on the Baha’i writings, especially from ‘Some Answered Questions’ by Abdu’l-Baha. Attendees explore how innate character is inherently good […]
Read MoreThis week’s episode in our series « Martha Root » is episode 3: Enkindlement (1912 – 1919) and covers 7 years in the life of Martha Root, including ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s visit to America and its transformative effect on Martha, her first journey around the world in 1915, the end of her newspaper career, a new chapter […]
Read MoreGleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah – Session 8: Deep Dive into Spiritual Themes In the eighth session of ‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah,’ Peter responds to requests for a slower pace, allowing for in-depth exploration of themes. Topics include the purpose of human creation, the existence and nature of the soul after physical […]
Read MoreExploring Human Character: Innate, Inherited, and Acquired Traits Welcome to Session 144 of ‘Roadmap for a Moral Society’! On this episode, hosted on October 6th, we dive into the vast intricacies of human character, drawing from ‘Some Answered Questions’ by Abdu’l-Baha. We explore the three types of character—innate, inherited, and acquired—illustrating how education and environment […]
Read MoreSeventh Session – Deep Dive into Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh In this seventh session out of 17, delve into the study of Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh. The session covers key insights from excerpts 66 to 73, exploring themes such as Bahá’u’lláh’s time in Istanbul, predestination, and the influence of the word […]
Read MoreThis week’s episode in our series « Martha Root » is episode 2 : Search (1902 – 1912) and covers the 4 years of Martha’s career as a journalist which include a residency as special envoy of the Gazette at the World’s Fair in Saint Louis, but the core of this episode is Martha’s discovery, […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Procession of the Human Spirit from God In this enlightening session titled ‘Roadmap for a Moral Society,’ we explore profound questions about our existence, purpose, and relationship with God. The discussion is framed by beautiful PowerPoint slides and quotes from Abdu’l-Baha, presented by Mr. Gilbert Hakim. Key topics include the definitions of emanation […]
Read MoreThe quote from Abdul-Baha reflects a core principle found in many spiritual and religious teachings: the inherent dignity and equality of all human beings. By stating that humanity is created in the image and likeness of the Divine, it emphasizes the unity and shared essence of all people, transcending differences such as race, culture, or […]
Read MoreShoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith, provided profound insights into the administrative principles of the Bahá’í community. In his writings, such as those found on page 91 of “Principles of Bahá’í Administration,” he emphasizes the importance of unity, consultation, and adherence to the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh as foundational elements for the functioning of […]
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