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Kent Bahá’ís Prayers Continue for Bahá’ís imprisoned in Iran

March 15, 2010

The Bahá’ís of Kent are praying for the seven imprisoned “Friends in Iran” Video about the trials of the Baha’is in Iran. The trial of the seven leaders of the Bahá’í Faith in Iran is […]

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Bahá’ís collaborate on Climate Change

March 14, 2010

The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States recently informed Local Bahá’í Communities throughout the U.S. of a collaborative commitment by the International Bahá’í Community in connection with a plan of action […]

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Eastside Bahá’í Center

March 14, 2010

Devotional gatherings are held periodically at the Eastside Bahá’í center in Bellevue. Everyone is welcome at these devotional meetings. The prayers and readings are from the Bahá’í Sacred Writings and from the scriptures of other […]

…if the religions investigate reality and seek the essential truth of their own foundations, they will agree and no difference will be found. But inasmuch as religions are submerged in dogmatic imitations, forsaking the original foundations, and as imitations differ widely, therefore, the religions are divergent and antagonistic. These imitations may be likened to clouds which obscure the sunrise; but reality is the sun. If the clouds disperse, the Sun of Reality shines upon all, and no difference of vision will exist. The religions will then agree, for fundamentally they are the same.

— Abdu’l-Baha

In Conversation: Podcast explores dynamic relationships between worship and service

Podcast explores two fundamental aspects of a spiritual life, worship and service, bringing together guests to share experiences from a few countries. [...]

“A solace to humankind”: Bahá’ís of India mark centenary at Lotus Temple

Gathering at the House of Worship marks Bahá’í National Assembly’s 100th year and explores efforts over the past century to foster social betterment. [...]

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Work begins on building systems and exterior surfaces

Construction work on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá enters a new phase focused on intricate details of building systems and exterior surfaces. [...]

CSW: The critical role of institutions in promoting gender equality

BIC organizes eight events at the UN’s CSW, bringing together over 570 people to explore how institutions can remove barriers to women’s full participation in society. [...]

Bahá’ís of Iran: Iran’s government must end “crime against humanity of persecution,” says Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch documents the discriminatory laws, policies, and practices used by the Iranian government to violate the human rights of Bahá’ís in the country. [...]

Youth: BIC highlights essential role of youth in social transformation

A new statement by the Brussels Office of the Bahá’í International Community explores avenues for nurturing young people’s potential as catalysts for social change. [...]

In Conversation: Exploring contributions of the Bahá’í International Community to the betterment of the world

Podcast explores the history and evolution of the BIC and its contributions to discourses pertaining to the future and wellbeing of humanity. [...]

Chile Bahá’í Radio: National sound archive of Mapuche culture comes to life

Radio Bahá’í in Chile launches national archive project, cataloging four decades of recordings of Mapuche cultural expression through arts, storytelling and conversations [...]

In Conversation: Podcast explores collective inquiry through Bahá’í studies

Podcast explores efforts of the Association for Bahá’í Studies to enrich the intellectual life of communities through consultative approaches to academic inquiry. [...]

BIC New York: Reimagining the role of institutions in building gender-equal societies 

BIC statement to the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women emphasizes self-transformation in institutions that aim to foster more gender-equal societies. [...]

Bolivia: Women’s education a catalyst for societal progress

A forum held by the Bahá’ís of Bolivia explores equality in educational opportunities for women, emphasizing the broader goal of weaving this principle throughout society [...]

In Conversation: Podcast explores power of prayer to shape communities

In this podcast episode, we hear accounts of how prayer and efforts to apply spiritual principles to one’s daily life provide the seeds for social betterment. [...]

Kazakhstan: Spiritual principles basis for strengthening the family

Roundtable discussions held by the Bahá’ís of Kazakhstan explore how a conception of human nature rooted in the nobility of human beings can strengthen family life. [...]

BIC Geneva: Iranian thought leaders call for an end to the “historical shame” of Bahá’í persecution

More than 150 Iranian human rights advocates, and social and political activists sign public statement condemning new wave of arrests against Bahá’ís. [...]

Insights from the field: Podcast explores advances in gender equality in India

Counsellor Bhavna Anbarasan shares insights arising from Bahá’í endeavors in villages in the Indian state of Bihar where a culture of equality is taking root. [...]

Papua New Guinea: Hand carved timber panels beautify emerging temple

Local craftsmen in PNG have hand carved 432 timber panels that now frame the nine doors of the rising House of Worship. [...]

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