7 Nov
2011
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Paris Talks: The Sufferings of Bahá’u’lláh

Paris Talks: The Sufferings of Bahá’u’lláh

One hundred years ago today ‘Abdu’l-Bahá gave a short talk about His Illustrious Father and spoke primarily of the sufferings of Bahá’u’lláh. The details described by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá of the manner in which Bahá’u’lláh was treated are agonizing to read. In reflecting […]

3 Nov
2011
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Paris Talks: Development of the Soul

Paris Talks: Development of the Soul

Full Article available here. We do not need a near-death-experience in order to catch a glimpse of the world to come.  In His talk “The Evolution of Matter and Development of the Soul” on the 3rd of November 1911 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá speaks […]

1 Nov
2011
Podcast 7: Two Natures of Man

Podcast 7: Two Natures of Man

On November 1, 1911 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá gave a talk on the two natures of man, explaining that “In man there are two natures; his spiritual or higher nature and his material or lower nature. In one he approaches God, in the […]

27 Oct
2011
Podcast 6: Religious Prejudices

Podcast 6: Religious Prejudices

On October 27, 1911 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá gave a talk on religious prejudices, explaining that “if these religious prejudices could be swept away, the nations would soon enjoy peace and concord.” Full talk available here. Production Team: Ivan Mihoci, Mary Okonkwo, & Lorraine Sherrill […]

21 Oct
2011
Podcast 5: Striving for Peace

Podcast 5: Striving for Peace

On October 21, 1911, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá spoke to a small group of friends about the pitiful causes of war, and the duty of everyone to strive for peace. He said, I charge you all that each one of you concentrate all the […]

21 Oct
2011
Biography: Thomas Breakwell

Biography: Thomas Breakwell

The details of Thomas Breakwell’s life pierce my innermost heart: his powerful attraction to the Faith at age 29 (a story which can be heard here), his two day pilgrimage to the presence of the Master in Akká where his utter devotion touched […]

20 Oct
2011
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Paris Talks: Need for Union between the East and West

Paris Talks: Need for Union between the East and West

For the full talk click here. Even to this day, there is a distinct separation—characterized by stereotypes, prejudices, or otherwise misconceptions—of people belonging to the East and the West. To the West, the East is perceived as traditionalist, archaic. Similarly, […]

18 Oct
2011
Podcast 4: True Thought Manifested In Action

Podcast 4: True Thought Manifested In Action

During His time in Paris, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá would host small gathers in the drawing-room of His apartment at Avenue de Camoens. Later a compilations of these utterances would become known as Paris Talks. Today’s talk explores the idea of manifesting true thoughts into action. Full talk […]

16 Oct
2011
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Paris Talks: The Duty of Kindness

Paris Talks: The Duty of Kindness

Full talk available here. “Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path.” These exquisite and poignant words were spoken by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá on October 16th […]

11 Oct
2011
Photography and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Photography and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

  A life untouched by photography is unusual today.  Our world is saturated with imagery and our encounters with it deeply affect our perception on an emotional, political, and ideological level. Photographs communicate ideas and facts, convey experiences and represent […]