Bahá’í Explorations

Below is a list of all previously recorded presentations.



Pioneering on the Global Stage: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Rewards

Pioneering on the global stage involves venturing into uncharted territories, whether they are geographic, technological, or cultural. It is a thrilling journey that offers numerous challenges and rewards. Challenges may include navigating unfamiliar regulatory landscapes, adapting to diverse cultural norms, or addressing unforeseen market dynamics. However, the rewards of international pioneering are equally compelling. This […]

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Storytelling Sundays #20: The Learned One of Qa’ín: The story of Nabíl-i-Akbar

The extraordinary, devoted life of the saintly Nabíl-i-Akbar–posthumously appointed a Hand of the Cause by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, appointed an Apostle of Bahá’u’lláh by Shoghi Effendi, one of the most learned men of all of Persia. ❊❊❊❊❊❊ Contents of this video ❊❊❊❊❊❊ 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:55 Introduction to the talk 00:07:04 Part 1: Nabíl’s early life (1829 – […]

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How Different Religions View Death and Afterlife

Clearwater Bahá’ís is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: How Different Religions View Death and Afterlife Time: Jan 21, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86247698525 Meeting ID: 862 4769 8525 ************************* Introduction: The third edition of “How Different Religions View Death and Afterlife,” skillfully edited by Dr. […]

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Learned One of Qa’ín: The story of Nabíl-i-Akbar

Nabíl-i-Akbar was one of the most learned clerics of Persia, a mujtahid and expert debater, a specialist of islamic philosophy and jurisprudence, and a Bahá’í. He spent a lifetime serving the Bahá’ís of Persia, was appointed posthumously to the rank of Hand of the Cause by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and named Apostle of Bahá’u’lláh by Shoghi Effendi.

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Angels, Stars, and Heralds: A Bahá’í Perspective on Christmas

In this insightful session dated 17th December, 2023, Eileen Maddock provides a Baha’i perspective on Christmas, by sharing interpretations on angels, stars, and heralds. As part of the talk, Eileen highlights the similarities and differences between Christian and Baha’i understanding of festive symbols and narratives. She explores the deeper meanings of these Christmas symbols, and […]

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What is the Divine Curriculum and how does it work?

This presentation will focus on certain fundamental truths commonly referred to in the Bahá’í Faith as “progressive revelation”, and which I also refer to as “The Divine Curriculum.” The main concepts to be discussed, and which will be used to answer the question expressed in the title of this talk, are as follows: The oneness […]

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Christ’s “Quickening Power” and Bahá’u’lláh’s “Quickeners of Mankind”: Comparing Syriac Christian…

The Meaning of Christ’s Quickening Power – A Discussion with Dr Christopher Buck In this enlightening video, Dr. Christopher Buck addresses the audience about the significance of Christ’s quickening power from a Baha’i perspective. Starting off by introducing Dr. Buck’s extensive works and his impact on different areas of study, the discussion sheds light on […]

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Angels, Stars, and Heralds: A Bahá’í Perspective on Christmas

The topic for Eileen’s presentation today is “Angels, Stars and Forerunners: A Bahá’í Perspective on Christmas.” Have you ever wondered if there really was a star foretelling Jesus’s birth? If the Magi really did visit the infant Jesus? Or are the Gospel birth stories part of a larger fabric?

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