Podcast 8: The Evolution of Spirit
On November 10, 1911, ‘Abdul-Bahá gave a talk on the evolution of the spirit. He said that “all things either make progress or lose ground. Everything moves forward or backward, nothing is without motion.” Full talk available here. Production […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Podcast 3: Theosophical Society Talk
‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s last public address in London was delivered at the Theosophical Society on September 30, 1911. Mrs. Annie Besant, the renowned president of the Society, had called on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and asked Him to visit and speak in their new headquarters. (H.M. Balyuzi, […]
Podcast 2: St. John’s Westminster
On September 17 1911, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá at the request of the venerable Archdeacon of Westminster addressed the congregation of Saint John the Divine after evening service. (‘Abdu’l-Bahá in London, p21) This weeks podcast credits: Production Team: Ivan Mihoci, Mary Okonkwo, & Lorraine Sherrill […]
2011
Podcast 1: The City Temple
On September 10, 1911, for the first time in His life, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá addressed a public audience. Standing on the pulpit of a 17th century church, seated on the Western edge of the city of London, the Master’s words of this […]
2011
Welcome
Welcome to The Journey West! A site dedicated to the 100th anniversary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s travels to the West. As a site, our goal is to help guide you through this journey with podcasts, interactive discussions, and articles related to this […]