Tag: Devotion

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Tag: "Devotion"

tag name Devotion type: Practices; Religion, general; Virtues

web link bahai-library.com/tags/Devotion
related tags - Virtues and spiritual qualities; Faith (general); Recurrent events; Worship
referring tags Devotional meetings; Fasting; Meditation; Pilgrimage; Prayer; Reading the Writings; Repetition of the Greatest Name; Reverence
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"Acts of devotion are inherent to religious life. Through them, individuals and communities continually reinforce the unique bond that exists between God and humanity. This bond vitalizes the relationships that sustain society—between individuals and among the various elements of the community and its institutions.
Prayer is essential for our spiritual sustenance and growth. Through it we may praise God and express our love for Him, as well as beseech Him for assistance. The capacity to meditate is a distinguishing feature of the human being. Indeed, the Bahá’í writings suggest that human progress would be impossible without reflection and contemplation. Fasting and pilgrimage are two other acts of devotion that have played an important part in religious life over the course of human history. Work may be also seen as an act of worship when it is performed in a spirit of service..."

– Continue reading at Bahai.org: Devotion

bahaidata.org Q5202 · Links to Bahá'í wikis (bahai9, bahaipedia, etc.)

references en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worship; www.bahai.org/beliefs/life-spirit/devotion; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Devotion

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2023. References to the Holy Spirit in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá: A Meditational Compilation. Violetta Zein, comp. — An aid to prayer and meditation. The Holy Spirit is referred to as an entity, a servant to the Manif... Compilations-personal.
2023. Sadratu'l-Muntahá, The: References to the Divine Lote Tree in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Violetta Zein, comp. — Short compilation from the writings of various Faiths, as well as the Baha'i understanding of the di... Compilations-personal.
2005-10. Service and Devotion: First talk in the "Serving the Divine Plan" program. Peter J. Khan. Audio.
2003. Divine Virtues and Spiritual Qualities: A Compilation from Sacred Texts. WellSpring International Educational Foundation for the Study and Application of the Sacred Texts. — Comprehensive exploration of 77 virtues and qualities drawn from the texts of various religions. Compilations-personal.
1991. Prayer, Meditation, and the Devotional Attitude, The Importance of. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, The Báb, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Compilation of Baha’i writings explaining prayer and meditation as essential spiritual practices t... Compilations.
1988. Music, Devotions, and Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, by R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram: Review. Robert Stockman. Reviews.
1987. Dancing in the Haziratu'l-Quds. Universal House of Justice. — Recreational dancing in a temple is not appropriate, but cultural and devotional dancing is acceptab... UHJ-letters.

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tag name	Devotion	type:	Practices; Religion, general; Virtues
web link	bahai-library.com/tags/Devotion
related tags	- Virtues and spiritual qualities; Faith (general); Recurrent events; Worship
referring tags	Devotional meetings; Fasting; Meditation; Pilgrimage; Prayer; Reading the Writings; Repetition of the Greatest Name; Reverence
notes	"Acts of devotion are inherent to religious life. Through them, individuals and communities continually reinforce the unique bond that exists between God and humanity. This bond vitalizes the relationships that sustain society—between individuals and among the various elements of the community and its institutions. Prayer is essential for our spiritual sustenance and growth. Through it we may praise God and express our love for Him, as well as beseech Him for assistance. The capacity to meditate is a distinguishing feature of the human being. Indeed, the Bahá’í writings suggest that human progress would be impossible without reflection and contemplation. Fasting and pilgrimage are two other acts of devotion that have played an important part in religious life over the course of human history. Work may be also seen as an act of worship when it is performed in a spirit of service..." – Continue reading at Bahai.org: Devotion
bahaidata.org	Q5202 · Links to Bahá'í wikis (bahai9, bahaipedia, etc.)
references	en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worship; www.bahai.org/beliefs/life-spirit/devotion; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Devotion