Gleanings Course Study 2025 Session #13

Gleanings Study Session #13: Exploring Baha’u’llah’s Guidance on Governance and Personal Conduct

Join us for the 13th installment of our Gleanings study session, where Peter Terry continues to lead the discussion on the profound insights found in the writings of Baha’u’llah. In this session, we delve into a variety of topics, including Baha’u’llah’s views on governance, the important role of justice and compassion, and the conduct expected of Baha’is. Peter also shares his experience working with the Baha’i collection at Stanford University, and the session concludes with an engaging Q&A segment addressing personal implementation of Baha’i principles and involvement in political and social issues.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:27 Session Overview and Homework Discussion
01:53 Stanford University Baha’i Collection
05:14 Navigating the Course Materials
11:11 Exploring Gleanings Passages
29:48 Baha’i Teachings on Governance and Peace
44:54 The Lesser Peace and Its Significance
46:03 Rulers and Governance: A Call for Reconciliation
48:56 The Most Great Peace: Unity and Universal Faith
50:13 Invitation to Engage: Governance and Personal Reflection
52:57 Historical Context: Democratic Governments and Monarchies
55:25 Principles of Justice and Ethical Governance
01:21:06 The Role of Consultation and Compassion
01:29:40 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps