2011
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 […]
2011
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 […]
2011
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 […]
2011
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, […]
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 […]
2011
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 […]
2011
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 […]
Biography: Lady Blomfield
Lady Sara Louisa Blomfield was the first Irish-born Bahá’í, a renowned humanitarian, writer, and London society hostess. She hosted the Master while He was in London in 1911 and 1913 at her home at 97 Cadogan Gardens. She penned The […]
2011
‘Abdu’l-Bahá Arrives in Paris
Bonjour, and welcome to France! For the next nine weeks ‘Abdu’l-Bahá will be staying at 4 Avenue de Camoens in Paris. Throughout this period we will discuss His many talks and explore the implications of these ideas today. The […]