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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 […]

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 […]