1. n.d.. To the Bahá'í Youth. Rúhíyyih Khánum. The youth should focus on embodying the teachings of the Faith, particularly in their community life; the goal is not personal salvation, but the oneness of humanity; principles of unity, justice, and love, especially within the Institutions. Letters.
2. 2024-05-31. Globality of Suffering, The: Tokutomi Kenjirō Meets 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Palestine, 1919. Amin Ghadimi. Exploring Japanese author Tokutomi Kenjirō's 1919 encounter with ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, analyzing themes of suffering, globality, religion, and personal transformation within the context of modernity. Articles.
3. 2024-05-26. To the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity. Universal House of Justice. The Bahá’í response to conflicts and related humanitarian crises in the world; encouraging Bahá’í youth to contribute to peace and unity by avoiding political involvement, focusing on moral principles, and promoting constructive social change. UHJ-letters.
4. 2021. Light and Mercy: Mental Health and Tests and Difficulties. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Australia, comp. . The physical and mental impact of the continuing pandemic is evident around us, and the members of the Baha’i community are not immune. This publication will be of assistance and support to the friends both individually and collectively. Compilations-NSA.
5. 2021. List of Articles by John Hatcher on BahaiTeachings.org. John S. Hatcher. List of online essays and articles by Dr. John Hatcher. Bibliographies.
6. 2020-09. Compilation "L'état actuel de désordre et de confusion du monde," Centre International d'Enseignement. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Bahá'í World Centre, comp, Pierre Daoust, trans. . Compilation du Centre International d'Enseignement. Compilations.
7. 2020-09. World's Current State of Disorder and Confusion, The. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Bahá'í World Centre, comp. . Compilation of passages relevant to contemporary issues of 2020, and the appropriate disposition of the Bahá'ís. Compilations.
8. 2020-07. Light Was in the Darkness, The: Reflections on the Growth that Hides in the Pain of Suffering. Michael L. Penn. Existential stress and its relationship to individual growth and development, drawing on the rich spiritual and philosophical heritage of humanity. Articles.
9. 2020. Potential Calamities and Ensuring Sustainability of Communities. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Guidance on calamitous events and our response to them. Compilations.
10. 2018. Bahá'u'lláh and Peace: A Series of Four Talks. Nader Saiedi. Talks at the Santa Monica Baha’i Center in California on four areas within the context of Baha'u'llah's Revelation that relate to peace, and how Baha'u'llah reconstructs the concepts of victory, mystical poetry, interpretation, and the temple. Audio.
11. 2018. Constructive Resilience. Firaydoun Javaheri. How the perseverance of the Bahá'ís in Iran has resulted in the generality of the Iranian people beginning to admire and, in some cases, arising to assist the Bahá'ís. Articles.
12. 2017. Guidelines for Economic Living: Messages from the Universal House of Justice Related to Economics. Universal House of Justice, Badi Shams, comp. . Compilation of messages from the Universal House of Justice, collected by an author of books on, and degrees in, economics. Compilations-personal.
13. 2017. Directrices para la Economía de la Vida: Mensajes de la Casa Universal de Justicia relacionados con la Economía. Universal House of Justice, Badi Shams, comp. and trans. . Recopilación de mensajes de la Casa Universal de Justicia, recopilados por un autor de libros y títulos en economía. Compilations-personal.
14. 2017. Suffering of the Exalted Letters. Bahá'u'lláh, Joshua Hall, trans. . Tablet written in Baghdad about death and the development of the human soul. Translations.
15. 2015. Little Book of Comfort / Librito Reconfortante. Lesley Shams. The reason for suffering and tools to transform it; words of comfort and prayers. La razón del suframiento y herramientas para transformarlo; palabras de consuelo y oraciones. Books.
16. 2014. Index to Some Answered Questions. Topic references to chapter and paragraph numbers of the 2014 revised authorized translation of this collection of table talks by 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Bibliographies.
17. 2014. Answered Questions, Some. Abdu'l-Bahá. 'Table talks' given by ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá in ‘Akká between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions posed by Laura Dreyfus-Barney; first published in 1908, the new 2014 edition has been extensively retranslated. Writings.
18. 2013-2018/2023. Various Essays. Susan Gammage. 47 short essays on following the teachings and living a Bahá'í life, life coaching and counselling, recovery from substances or abuse, family matters, dreams, elections, debt, abortion, and more. Includes bios of Bruce Matthews and Caroline Lehmann. Essays.
19. 2011. Iranian Bahá'ís in captivity are living, and suffering, for all of us. Ted Slavin. Why did a group of Bahá'ís in Iran in 1983 choose to be executed rather than renounce their faith? A new group of Bahá'ís in Iran is facing the same fate. Newspapers.
20. 2007. Meaning of Suffering and the Mystery of Sacrifice, The: Selections from the Bahá'í Holy Writings. Judith Hatcher, comp. Compilations-personal.
21. 2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. Compilation of Bahá'í texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives. Introductory.
22. 2006-09-05. Bahá'í Perspective on the Concept of "Karma". Universal House of Justice, Research Department. Summary of the meaning of karma in Hinduism and Buddhism; Bahá'í views on karma and reincarnation as shown by selected passages in the Hidden Words and other Writings. UHJ-letters.
23. 2003. Why Are We Here: Meaning of Life: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Essays.
24. 2002. Exposition on the Fire Tablet by Bahá'u'lláh, An. James B. Thomas. A description of Bahá'u'lláh's Fire Tablet, a dialogue between himself and God on suffering and sacrifice, and an account of its historical context; mystical intercourse between the twin stations of Bahá'u'lláh, human and divine. Articles.
25. 1999. Bahá'í's View of Disability, A. Paul Booth. Essays.
26. 1998. Introduction to the Doctrines of Soul and Enlightenment in Mahayana Buddhism and the Bahá'í Faith, An. Yeo Yew Hock. The development of Mahayana and how the Chinese people adopted and adapted it; non-self/enlightenment vs. the "True Poverty and Absolute Nothingness" of the Seven Valleys; sunyata/emptiness and Buddhist monism vs. the Valley of Unity's nonduality. Articles.
27. 1998. Bahá'í Fundamentals for Bioethics. Leila Rassekh Milani, Kavian Sadeghzade Milani. The science of the soul; Bahá’í scriptural understanding of suffering, theodicy, and the purpose of creation; definitions of life and death, as well as the purpose of human life; formulating a Bahá’í approach to bioethical dilemmas. Articles.
28. 1996. Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality. Paul Lample, comp. The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the soul and humanity’s spiritual education. Introductory.
29. 1996. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. . Books.
30. 1995-03-12. Mental Tests. Universal House of Justice. Meaning of the phrase "mental tests" in the writings of Abdu'l-Bahá and of Shoghi Effendi. Includes short compilation of relevant passages. UHJ-letters.
31. 1995. Buddhism and the Bahá'í Faith. Moojan Momen. Encyclopedia.
32. 1994. Psychological and Spiritual Dimensions of Persecution and Suffering. Abdu'l-Missagh Ghadirian. Persecution of the Bahá’ís of Iran as an example of spiritual resilience: what are the spiritual meanings of suffering? When confronted with persecution or torture, why do some individuals show radiant acceptance; what role do faith and belief play? Articles.
33. 1990. Suffering, The Meaning of: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
34. 1985-03-14. Human Suffering, the Reconstruction of Society, and the Places the Manifestations of God have Appeared. Universal House of Justice. UHJ-letters.
35. 1984-07-01. Pilgrims Notes and the "Calamity". International Teaching Centre. Status of Pilgrims' Notes and their discussion of the catastrophic events some Bahá'ís believe might occur around the turn of the millennium; concerns about retributive calamity. UHJ-letters.
36. 1974-11-19. Letter to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Italy. Universal House of Justice. Regarding the alleviation of material suffering and the construction of a New World Order. UHJ-letters.
37. 1974. Suffering of Bahá'u'lláh, The. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, National Teaching Committee, comp. . Compilations-NSA.
38. 1956. Sufferings of Bahá'u'lláh and Their Significance, The. George Townshend. Short essay on martyrdom and the Fire Tablet. Essays.
39. 1951/1972. Questions and Answers 1950-51. Mirra Alfassa (published as The Mother). Recollections of Abdu'l-Bahá speaking about sacrifice and suffering by a leading spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo. Excerpts.
40. 1940/1944. Tests: Their Spiritual Value. Mamie L. Seto. Abdu'l-Bahá's views on the spiritual effects of suffering and trials, and their necessity for personal growth of the soul. Essays.
41. 1933-04. Letter to Frau Alice Schwarz-Solivo of a Talk by Abdu'l-Baha. Josephina Fallscher, Richard Grosser, trans. . On the 'freedom of will', inheritance and instinct. Pilgrims.

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