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Audio presentations, lectures
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These are recordings of talks and lectures, not "audio books." See also Talks, Presentations, and Videos. (Baha'i audiobooks are available at other sites: archive.org Bahai and Baha'i, and see Google.)
  1. Abdu'l-Baha's Travels, by Betty Hoff Conow (1970). [about]
  2. Address from the Hand of the Cause, by Dhikrullah Khadem (1984). [about]
  3. Address to the 6th Annual Conference, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum. [about]
  4. Address to the National Convention, by William Sears (1983). Speaking at the first International Convention in the newly completed Seat of the Universal House of Justice (1983). [about]
  5. Address to the National Convention, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum. [about]
  6. Address to the Youth, by Ali Nakhjavani. [about]
  7. Africa, by Hooper Dunbar (1984). Stories of Dunbar's travels through Africa, its unique energy, and its place in the Baha'i Faith. [about]
  8. African American Baha'is, Race Relations and the Development of the Baha'i Community in the United States, by Richard Thomas (2005). Robert Turner, Susie Steward, Louis Gregory, and the roles played by blacks in the history of the Baha'is of the US. [about]
  9. Alain Locke: Race Leader, Social Philosopher, Bahá’í Pluralist: 94th Annual Commemoration of ‘Abdu’l-Baha's 1912 Visit to Howard University, by Christopher Buck (2006). Available both as audio and PDF, and includes press release. [about]
  10. Applying Christian Prophecy to Baha'u'llah, by William Sears. [about]
  11. Art and Image in the Writings, by Hooper Dunbar (1988). [about]
  12. Aspects of the History of the Bahá'í Faith in Switzerland, Some, by John Paul Vader (2009). Switzerland was among the first countries opened to the Bahá’i religion. This paper describes the connections between the Bahá’i Faith and Switzerland and a selection of episodes in the early history of the development of the community there. [about]
  13. Attempted Assassination of Nasir al Din Shah in 1852, The: Millennialism and Violence, by Moojan Momen (2004). A new account of the events of 1852, referencing a document that has not been previously used which sheds a different light on the events; also broader context of the study of violent millennialists and contemporary incidents like Waco and Aum Shinrikyo. [about]
  14. Audio and video clips, by Alain Locke (1933). [about]
  15. Babi-State Conflicts of 1848-1853, The, by Siyamak Zabihi-Moghaddam (2003). Overview of four conflicts between the Babis and the Qajar state: one at Shaykh Tabarsi in Mazandaran (1848), one in Zanjan (1850), and two in Nayriz (1850, 1853). [about]
  16. Bahá'í Reflections on Defamation of Religion, by Nazila Ghanea (2008). Freedom of expression vs. defamation of religion as they relate to international human rights. [about]
  17. Bahá'í Settlements in the Jordan Valley, 1882-1954, The, by Shay Rozen (2011). [about]
  18. Bahá'í Talks from the Heart, by Sam Augustine. [about]
  19. Bahá'í Development Projects in Action, by Carole Allen. Development theory, both within and without the Baha'i Faith. [about]
  20. Bahá'í Faith, The: The Birth of a New World Religion, by Moshe Sharon (2002). [about]
  21. Bahá'í History, by Firuz Kazemzadeh. Significance of history to the study of the Baha'i Faith. [about]
  22. Baha'i Perspective on the Meaning of Work and Values, A, by Taffini Razavi (2003). The concept of work in the Baha'i scripture vis-à-vis contemporary definitions of work-ethics and values, and the ways Baha'i teachings develop and alter these definitions. [about]
  23. Bahá’í Community and the Life of the Mind, The, by Douglas Martin (2005). [about]
  24. Baha’i holy days and commonalities among different religious traditions, by Robert Stockman (2005). Audio presentation with background music, prepared for an audio series from the US Baha'i National Center website. [about]
  25. Becoming a Bahá'í, by Daniel C. Jordan. What kind of beginning is it, when one becomes a Baha'i? What does it mean, and what to expect? [about]
  26. Becoming Champions of Justice, by Paul Lample (2007). [about]
  27. Carmel - the Mountain of God, by Dhikrullah Khadem. [about]
  28. Causality Principle in the World of Being, The, by William S. Hatcher (2008). [about]
  29. Changing needs in a changing world, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1960). Talk given in New York City in 1960, on bringing peace to the world. [about]
  30. Chaste and Holy Life, A, by Hartmut Grossmann (2006). [about]
  31. Choice Wine, The, by Bob Harris. [about]
  32. Collective Consciousness, Human Maturity, and the Challenge of Sustainability: Response, by Arthur Lyon Dahl (2009). Response to presentations "The Essential Role of Religion in Fostering a Sustainable World" by Peter Adriance and "Right Relationship: Building a Whole Earth Economy" by Peter Brown. [about]
  33. Communication: The Key to Expansion, by Roger Coe, in Bahá'í News (1986). The use of technology by and its impact upon Baha'i scholarship. Available also as audiobook. [about]
  34. Concept of 'Light' in Iranian Religion, The, by Moojan Momen (2003). [about]
  35. Consciousness, Creation, and the Soul, by Hooper Dunbar (1988). [about]
  36. Consciousness, Imagination and Gratitude: The Inexhaustible Sources of the Self, by Todd Lawson (2011). [about]
  37. Constructiveness and Accomplishment in Social Relationships: The Bahá'í Perspective on Altruism, by Hoda Mahmoudi (2003). [about]
  38. Consultation in the Quest for World Peace, by Roger Coe (1987). The Universal House of Justice in Promise of World Peace advised that Baha'is conduct their affairs utilizing a system of "commonly accepted consultative principles". This is a brief but comprehensive study of that system. Includes audio version. [about]
  39. Corporation and Community, by Badi Foster (1984). How do we develop human beings in such a way that we produce economic surplus and fair distribution? How do Baha'i principles apply in the real world in American society? [about]
  40. Covenant Breaking, by William Sears. [about]
  41. Covenant, The, by Ali Nakhjavani (2005). From a conference at Centro Studi Baha'i, Acuto, Italy, February 19-26 2005. [about]
  42. Creating a New Mind, by Tom Price (2009). Examines the science of spirituality, exploring principles of personal transformation and practical ways Bahá'ís can apply the teachings to effect positive change in their own lives. [about]
  43. Creating New World Order, by Hossain Danesh. [about]
  44. Crisis and Opportunities, by William Sears. [about]
  45. Day of Victory, The, by Gibson R Khanum (1963). Two notable talks given at the First Baha'i World Congress (London, 1963). [about]
  46. Development and the Bahá'í International Community, by Victor DeAraujo and Mary Power. Talk at Green Acre Baha'i School. [about]
  47. Developmental Stages in Marriage, by Hossain Danesh. [about]
  48. Divine Charisma, by Jalil Mahmoudi (1968). [about]
  49. Divine Spirit, Forces of Our Age: Lecture Series, by Hooper Dunbar (1991). [about]
  50. Doors to Teaching and Deepening, by Dwight Allen. [about]
  51. Echoes from the Lotus, by Collis Featherstone and William Sears. [about]
  52. Education of Children, by Abu'l-Qasim Faizi. [about]
  53. Enigmatic Questions Surrounding the Appearances of the Prophets, by John S. Hatcher (2011). [about]
  54. Enrolling the Masses, by William Sears. [about]
  55. Essential Role of Religion in Fostering a Sustainable World, The, by Peter Adriance (2009). [about]
  56. Evening with Hands of the Cause, by Varqa Roberts Furutan. [about]
  57. Fiftieth Anniversary of The Master: Performance piece, by Jim Wood (1968). An artistic piece appropriate for play at the commemoration of the ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha. Produced, performed, and narrated by Jim Wood; also read by Deborah Buttrey. [about]
  58. Five Year Plan, by Stephen Hall (2006). Two talks. [about]
  59. Five Year Plan Approaching the Midway Point, by Stephen Hall (2008). [about]
  60. Five-Year Plan: Three Talks, by Tom Price (2011). Three audio talks: "The Organic Process of the Five Year Plan," "The Twofold Mission of the Five Year Plan," and "The High Calling of the Five Year Plan" [about]
  61. Flame with Us, A, by Ali Nakhjavani. Discussion of the persecution of the Baha'is in Iran and the need for Baha'is to be transformed and enlightened. Delivered in the early 1980s in Canada. [about]
  62. Forces of Light and Darkness, by Hooper Dunbar (1989). [about]
  63. Forces of Our Time: Lecture Series, by Hooper Dunbar (2011). Six lectures series at Bosch Baha'i School, April 15-17 2011. [about]
  64. Foundation of Happiness, by Kiser Barnes (2007). [about]
  65. Freedom and Liberty, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1981). Short talk on the meanings of "liberty" in the Baha'i writings. [about]
  66. Freedom from Prejudice, by Joan Lincoln (2006). Talk from Counsellor member of the International Teaching Centre. [about]
  67. Fruits of Creation, by Curtis Kelsey. [about]
  68. Gender in Babi and Bahá'í Law, by Siyamak Zabihi-Moghaddam (2010). [about]
  69. Gift of Teaching, by Hooper Dunbar (1988). [about]
  70. Governance, Democracy and Social Change: A Bahá'í Perspective, by Michael Karlberg (2008). [about]
  71. Greatest Holy Leaf, The, by Bahiyyih Nakhjavani. [about]
  72. Growing in the Bahá'í Faith, by Adib Taherzadeh. [about]
  73. Guardian, The, by Glenford Mitchell (2007). [about]
  74. Healthy Communication in Marriage, by Hossain Danesh. [about]
  75. Highlights from the Youth Conference: The Time is Now!. [about]
  76. Human Soul, The, by Adib Taherzadeh. [about]
  77. Ibn 'Arabi's Joseph: Imagination as Holy Communion, by Todd Lawson (2010). [about]
  78. Immortality and the Human Soul: Lecture Series, by Hooper Dunbar (1989). [about]
  79. In the Days of the Guardian, by Leroy Ioas. Includes the well-known comments by Shoghi Effendi about his reactions to being appointed Guardian. [about]
  80. Integrating Ethics and International Law: A Bahá'í Perspective, by Brian Lepard (2005). The need to integrate ethics and international law, and how they can work together to promote international peace and respect for human rights. If international law is to promote human rights and prosperity, it must be anchored in ethical principles. [about]
  81. Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, by Firuz Kazemzadeh. Overview of the Faith, given at Stanford University. [about]
  82. Irish Bahá'í Summer School, by Adib Taherzadeh (1999). A wide-ranging talk primarily on the topic of sacrifice. [about]
  83. Islamic Regime in Iran and the Bahá'í Faith, The, by Firuz Kazemzadeh (2005). [about]
  84. Justice, by Kiser Barnes (2006). [about]
  85. Keys to Harmony, by Daniel C. Jordan. Ways of bringing harmony into the world, using musical analogies. [about]
  86. Kitáb-i-Íqán: 1992 Lecture Series, by Hooper Dunbar (1992). [about]
  87. Kitáb-i-Íqán: Undated Lecture Series, by Hooper Dunbar. [about]
  88. Knowledge, by Paul Lample (2005). [about]
  89. Learning and the Unfoldment of the Bahá’í Community, by Paul Lample (2008). Two slightly different versions of the Plenary Address to the ABS conference. [about]
  90. Life and Poetry of Robert Hayden, The: A Baha'i Perspective, by Ann Boyles (2004). [about]
  91. Love of God, by Hooper Dunbar (2006). [about]
  92. Love, Power and Justice, by William S. Hatcher (2008). [about]
  93. Manifestation of God, The, by Hooper Dunbar (2005). [about]
  94. Meaning of the Bahá'í Ring Symbol, by William Sears. [about]
  95. Methodologies and Development Strategies, by Farzam Arbab (1985). [about]
  96. Mind and Spirit: Convergence of Neuroscience and Revealed Knowledge, by Faraneh Varqa-Khadem (2005). [about]
  97. Moral and Spiritual Development, by William S. Hatcher (2008). [about]
  98. Navigating Two Worlds, by Peter J. Khan (2008). [about]
  99. On the Study of the Bahá'í Writings, by Hooper Dunbar (1998). On the systematic study of the Writings, and insights on the "Most Holy Tablet," the Tablet to the Christians. [about]
  100. Opposition and Perseverance, by Firaydoun Javaheri (2006). [about]
  101. Oprah Winfrey's Soul Series Webcast, by Rainn Wilson. In an hour long interview, Wilson talks with Oprah about the Baha'i Faith, creativity, spirituality, and his new web site SoulPancake.com [about]
  102. Organic Order, An: An Approach to the Philosophy of Baha'u'llah through the Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Roger Coe, in The Vision of Shoghi Effendi (1993). The structure of the Administrative Order as outlined by the writings of the Guardian, and the principles of the Anisa model of education. Available also as an audiobook. [about]
  103. Ottoman Reform Movements and the Baha’i Faith, by Necati Alkan (2004). Baha'u'llah and Abdu'l-Baha had contact with many of the reformers and modernist ideas in Turkey in the 1860s-1890s. This paper focuses on the "Young Turk" leader Abdullah Cevdet. [about]
  104. Persian Bahá'í Poets and Poetry: A General Overview, by Heshmat Moayyad (2008). [about]
  105. Perspectives on Development, by Glen Eyford. Talk given at Green Acre Baha'i School. [about]
  106. Pioneering, by Penelope Walker (2007). [about]
  107. Pioneering in Latin America, by Hooper Dunbar (1994). Experiences pioneering in Central and South America. [about]
  108. Power of Divine Assistance, by Hooper Dunbar (2007). [about]
  109. Power of Prayer, by Hartmut Grossmann (2007). [about]
  110. Proclamation of Baha'u'llah, by Sayid Zafir. [about]
  111. Prophecies fullfilled by Baha'u'llah, by William Sears. [about]
  112. Protecting the Cause of God, by Firaydoun Javaheri (2007). [about]
  113. Recreating Ourselves in the Image of the Master, by Tom Price (2012). Program discussing how we can become more like 'Abdu'l-Bahá in our daily lives. Each of the six talks meditates on one quality. [about]
  114. Rectitude of Conduct, by Glenford Mitchell (2006). [about]
  115. Reformist Movement in the Islamic Republic of Iran: Past, Present, and Future, by Ali Akbar Mahdi (2006). [about]
  116. Remember Bill Sears: musical meditations, by William Sears. Four musical pieces accompanying selections from the speeches of Sears. [about]
  117. Reminiscences of Shoghi Effend, by John Robarts and Zikrullah Khadem (1984). [about]
  118. Resisting Educational Exclusion: The Bahá'í Institute of Higher Education in Iran, by Friedrich W. Affolter (2008). [about]
  119. Responsibility of Men in Achieving Equality Between the Sexes, The, by Roger Coe (1989). Inequality in the relationship between women and men is manifested in the denial of opportunity - or even domination. Both sexes have been conditioned to accept these roles. Men must transform themselves to end this oppression. Audio version included. [about]
  120. Ridvan 2010 comments, by Paul Lample (2010). Reflections on the 2010 Ridvan letter and the teaching plans. [about]
  121. Right Relationship: Building a Whole Earth Economy, by Peter Brown (2009). [about]
  122. Sacrifice, by Zenaida Ramirez (2006). [about]
  123. Scholar and the Plan, The, by Farzin Aghdasi (2006). [about]
  124. Science and Prophecy, by Ervin Laszlo. [about]
  125. Service and Devotion: First talk in the "Serving the Divine Plan" program, by Peter J. Khan (2005). The first minutes of this lecture at the Baha'i World Centre introduce the purpose of the upcoming lecture series and explains how they will be organized and who may attend. [about]
  126. Shoghi Effendi, by J? Khadem (1968). [about]
  127. Shoghi Effendi: Expounder of the Bahá'í Faith, by David Hofman (1984). Talk written by David Hoffman, but delivered by May Hoffman. [about]
  128. Shoghi Effendi: Master Builder of World Civilization, by Nathan Rutstein (1984). [about]
  129. Shoghi Effendi: The Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum. [about]
  130. Shoghi Effendi's Question, by Emeric Sala, in The Vision of Shoghi Effendi (1983). Recollections of Sala (1906-1990) on Shoghi Effendi discussing the meaning of the World Order of Baha'u'llah. Includes audio version. [about]
  131. Shoghi Effendi's Works, by Ugo Giachery. [about]
  132. Signs of God on Earth, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1963). Talk presented at the First Baha'i World Congress in London, 1963, about pioneering, teaching indigenous people, and about her memories of the Guardian. [about]
  133. Social and Economic Development, by Harris Eyeford Polk. [about]
  134. Speaking in Edinburgh, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1981). Address at Edinburgh Baha'i Centre. Includes discussion of Shoghi Effendi in Scotland and the eagle and pillar at his resting place. [about]
  135. Spirit of Service: Bahá'ís and Development, by Lawrence McCallough. [about]
  136. Spiritual Conquest of the Planet, by Paul Lample (2007). [about]
  137. Spiritual Dimensions of Health Science, by Hossain Danesh. [about]
  138. Spiritual Education of Children (in Russian and English), by William S. Hatcher (2008). Fireside talk given in English, with Russian translation. [about]
  139. Spirituality of Games, by Tom Price (2012). Talk on the science of spirituality as it relates to a quotation of Abdu'l-Baha comparing life to a game: what are the rules of life, and how does one win the "game" of life? [about]
  140. Stories from the Dawn-Breakers: For Children, by William Sears, in Children's Stories from the Dawn-Breakers (1998). Stories for children about Shaykh Ahmad, Siyyid Kazim, Young Man in the Green Turban, The Letters of the Living, and The Bab, taken from the book Children's Stories from the Dawn-Breakers, by Zoe Meyer, illustrated by Winifred Barnum Newman (1998). [about]
  141. Stories of 'Abdul-Baha, by Curtis Kelsey. [about]
  142. Stories of 'Abdul-Baha and the Guardian, by Curtis Kelsey. Kelsey was serving in Haifa when 'Abdu'l-Baha passed away. These are his recollections and stories of his time with Abdu'l-Baha and Shoghi Effendi. [about]
  143. Stories of the Martyrdom, by Rouhi Jahanpur. [about]
  144. Story of Mulla Husayn. Life of the first Baha'i. Speaker not known. [about]
  145. Story of Quddus. Quddus was one of the early notable Baha'is. Speaker not known. [about]
  146. Talk "Arise" at Anchorage Conference, by William Sears (1976). Address to the International Teaching Conference, Anchorage, July 1976. [about]
  147. Talk at U.S. Bahá'í National Convention, by Dorothy Baker (1953). Reflections on pilgrimage and the Guardian. [about]
  148. Teaching Stories, by John Roberts. A humorous talk by a Hand of the Cause on how to call on the power of God's angels to help propagate the Faith. Stories include teaching in the 1950s in Botswana. [about]
  149. Teaching The Masses, by Farzam Arbab. [about]
  150. That ‘Eureka’ Moment: The Role of Reflection and Inspiration in Scientific Discovery, by Redwan Moqbel (2005). [about]
  151. Thoughts about Scholarship and Learning in a Far-from-Equilibrium State, Some, by Stephen Birkland (2003). [about]
  152. To Build in the World of Things a Safe Home for the Children of Men, by Ann Boyles (2009). [about]
  153. Transformation of Global Society, by Ervin Laszlo. [about]
  154. Transformation of the World, by Tom Price (2008). Explores the harmony of religion and science, the concept that the physical world is a mirror of the spiritual world, and how spiritual insight can be gained through a scientific study of the analogies presented in the Bahá'í writings. [about]
  155. Transforming Environments from the Inside Out, by Arthur Lyon Dahl (2009). [about]
  156. Triumph of the Cause, The, by H. M. Balyuzi. [about]
  157. Universal Religion and the Law of Love, by William Sears. [about]
  158. Untitled (in Nashville), by Paul Lample (2008). Talk at the Nashville, Tennessee, Bahá'í Center, August 24, 2008, about "the great spiritual enterprise" the worldwide Baha'i community has embarked on. [about]
  159. Untitled (Talk at NebyFest), by Rebequa Murphy (2005). A talk given to the youth at NEBYFest in 2005. [about]
  160. Untitled talk, by William Sears. Excerpt from a longer speech. [about]
  161. Unveiling the Huri of Love, by John S. Hatcher, in Journal of Bahá'í Studies, 15:1-4 (2005). Three versions of this paper: Powerpoint presentation, audio file, and published article. [about]
  162. Victories and Crises, by Peter J. Khan (1995). In this talk in the United States in 1995, a member of the Universal House of Justice speaks on the challenges facing the Baha'is of the world, and on mental tests. [about]
  163. View on Islam, A, by Amin Banani (1969). This lecture gives "a few generalizations about Islam that are directly significant to Baha'is." [about]
  164. Vision of Shoghi Effendi as Reflected in the Advent of Divine Justice, by Richard Thomas (1984). [about]
  165. Vision of Teaching, by Farzam Arbab. [about]
  166. Where the Future Nests: 19th Century Babi and Bahai Photography, by Negar Mottahedeh (2009). [about]
  167. Windows to the Past, by Darius Shahrokh. Deepening talks on a number of topics about Baha'i history and teachings, downloadable in MP3 audio format and PDF transcripts. [about]
  168. Women: Equality and Peace, by Peter J. Khan. [about]
  169. Women’s Education and Socio-Economic Development: The Pathways of Impact, by Geeta Kingdon (2010). [about]
  170. Wonder Lamp, The, by Abu'l-Qasim Faizi. A performance and storytelling piece. [about]
  171. Working for Betterment of Society, by Gustavo Correa (2008). [about]
  172. World of Being, by William S. Hatcher. [about]
  173. World Peace and International Health, by A. Link. [about]
  174. Your True Self, by Daniel C. Jordan. [about]
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