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tag name: Teaching type: Institute process; Plans; Practices
web link: bahai-library.com/tags/Teaching
related tags: – Requisites for spiritual growth; – Tags with many search results on bahai.org; Tags with multiple Inventory subjects (selected)
referring tags: - Teaching Plans; – Concepts versus information; Arise; Consolidation; Divine assistance; Indigenous teaching; Lawh-i-Siyyid-i-Mihdiy-i-Dahaji (Tablet to Siyyid Mihdiy-i-Dahaji); Listening; Lodestone; Memorization; Mentoring; Presentation, Anna's; Proclamation; Receptivity; Respect; Speech (utterance); Subsidies; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Tactfulness; Teaching, Native; Teaching campaigns; Teaching institutes; Travel teaching; Unrestrained as the wind
Inventory subject: Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Being a source of living waters in teaching the Cause; Confidence; courage; faith in teaching the Cause; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Detachment in teaching the Cause; Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Disregarding own capacity in teaching the Cause; Exalting the Word of God in teaching the Cause; Fewness of numbers not regarded in teaching the Cause; Genuine love and affection in teaching the Cause; High station of teachers of the Cause; Kindliness; humility; self-effacement in teaching the Cause; Loving community spirit in teaching the Cause; Methods of teaching the Cause; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Prayer for teaching; Priority over other activities in teaching the Cause; Pure intentions in teaching the Cause; Regarding the receptivity of the hearer in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; The state of enkindlement in teaching; Zeal and fervor in teaching the Cause
notes:

"God hath prescribed unto every one the duty of teaching His Cause. Whoever ariseth to discharge this duty, must needs, ere he proclaimeth His Message, adorn himself with the ornament of an upright and praiseworthy character, so that his words may attract the hearts of such as are receptive to his call. Without it, he can never hope to influence his hearers."

– Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, CLVIII (BH00259)

"The wise are they that speak not unless they obtain a hearing, even as the cup-bearer, who proffereth not his cup till he findeth a seeker, and the lover who crieth not out from the depths of his heart until he gazeth upon the beauty of his beloved. Wherefore sow the seeds of wisdom and knowledge in the pure soil of the heart, and keep them hidden, till the hyacinths of divine wisdom spring from the heart and not from mire and clay."

– Bahá'u'lláh, The Hidden Words, Persian #36

"... Proclaim the Cause of thy Lord unto all who are in the heavens and on the earth. Should any man respond to thy call, lay bare before him the pearls of the wisdom of the Lord, thy God, which His Spirit hath sent down unto thee, and be thou of them that truly believe. And should anyone reject thine offer, turn thou away from him, and put thy trust and confidence in the Lord, thy God, the Lord of all worlds.

By the righteousness of God! Whoso openeth his lips in this Day and maketh mention of the name of his Lord, the hosts of Divine inspiration shall descend upon him from the heaven of My name, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. On him shall also descend the Concourse on high, each bearing aloft a chalice of pure light. Thus hath it been foreordained in the realm of God’s Revelation, by the behest of Him Who is the All-Glorious, the Most Powerful..."

– Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, CXXIX (BH00144)

"Be pure, O people of God, be pure; be righteous, be righteous.… Say: O people of God! That which can ensure the victory of Him Who is the Eternal Truth, His hosts and helpers on earth, have been set down in the sacred Books and Scriptures, and are as clear and manifest as the sun. These hosts are such righteous deeds, such conduct and character, as are acceptable in His sight. Whoso ariseth, in this Day, to aid Our Cause, and summoneth to his assistance the hosts of a praiseworthy character and upright conduct, the influence flowing from such an action will, most certainly, be diffused throughout the whole world.

– Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, CXXXI (BH00674)

"Be unrestrained as the wind, while carrying the Message of Him Who hath caused the Dawn of Divine Guidance to break. Consider, how the wind, faithful to that which God hath ordained, bloweth upon all the regions of the earth, be they inhabited or desolate. Neither the sight of desolation, nor the evidences of prosperity, can either pain or please it. It bloweth in every direction, as bidden by its Creator. So should be every one that claimeth to be a lover of the one true God. It behooveth him to fix his gaze upon the fundamentals of His Faith, and to labor diligently for its propagation. Wholly for the sake of God he should proclaim His Message, and with that same spirit accept whatever response his words may evoke in his hearer..."

– Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, CLXI (BH00245)

"... regarding the methods of teaching. From the texts of the wondrous, heavenly Scriptures they should memorize phrases and passages bearing on various instances, so that in the course of their speech they may recite divine verses whenever the occasion demandeth it, inasmuch as these holy verses are the most potent elixir, the greatest and mightiest talisman. So potent is their influence that the hearer will have no cause for vacillation. I swear by My life! This Revelation is endowed with such a power that it will act as the lodestone for all nations and kindreds of the earth..."

– Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh, Lawḥ-i-Síyyid-i-Mihdíy-i-Dahají (Tablet to Siyyid Mihdíy-i-Dahají), ¶19

"... Consort with all men, O people of Bahá, in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship. If ye be aware of a certain truth, if ye possess a jewel, of which others are deprived, share it with them in a language of utmost kindliness and goodwill. If it be accepted, if it fulfill its purpose, your object is attained. If anyone should refuse it, leave him unto himself, and beseech God to guide him. Beware lest ye deal unkindly with him. A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of wisdom and understanding..."

– Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, CXXXII (BH00272), quoted in Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 15

"... Unloose your tongues with kindly words and, should ye find the people inclined towards the Sanctuary of God, summon them to the truth; otherwise leave them to their own selves... Beware lest ye cast the pearls of inner meaning before the blind and the barren in heart, inasmuch as they are deprived of beholding the light and are unable to distinguish the worthless pebble from the precious and gleaming pearl..."

– Bahá'u'lláh, Súriy-i-Ghusn (Tablet of the Branch), in Days of Remembrance, 29.13

See also:

– Bahai.org: Sharing Bahá'í Beliefs

– Bahá'í Sacred Writings, chapter 5, section Teaching the Cause (Bahá'u'lláh), and chapter 17, Teaching the Faith ('Abdu'l-Bahá)

– Ruhi Book 6: Teaching the Cause

– Prayers for teaching on bahai.org/library (in: Bahá'í Prayers)

bahaidata.org: Q4726   ·   Links to Bahá'í wikis (bahai9, bahaipedia, etc.)
references: bahaipedia.org/Template:Teaching_nav; bahaiquotes.com/subject/teaching; bahaiquotes.com/subject/teaching-attitudes; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Teach; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Teaching

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  1. n.d.. Arise in His Name: A Guide for Travel Teachers. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, National Teaching Committee of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom, comp. .
  2. n.d.. Doors to Teaching and Deepening. Dwight Allen.
  3. n.d.. Teaching Stories. John Robarts. — A humorous talk by a Hand of the Cause on how to call on the power of God's angels to help propagate...
  4. n.d.. Enrolling the Masses. William Sears.
  5. n.d.. Choice Wine, The. Bob Harris.
  6. n.d.. Teaching The Masses. Farzam Arbab.
  7. n.d.. Vision of Teaching. Farzam Arbab.
  8. n.d.. About the Long Obligatory Prayer. John Robarts. — Gives examples how through the Long Obligatory Prayer, believers gain divine guidance, find receptiv...
  9. 2026-03. On the Need for One-on-One Mentoring. Wm. Keith Bookwalter. — Proposal for the systematic integration of one-on-one mentoring into the Baha’i community’s effo...
  10. 2025-07. Bahá'í Sacred Writings. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, comp. . — A comprehensive collection of selections from the Writings of Baha’u’llah and the Writings and u...
  11. 2025. List of Transcripts at bahai.works. Various. — Links to 121 transcripts offsite.
  12. 2024. Ruhi Book 6: Notes. Ehsan Bayat, ed. — These notes for Ruhi Book 6 explore the spiritual principles and practical approaches to teaching th...
  13. 2023-11-28. Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice. — Overview of the Faith's developments and activities during the previous century, including the Guard...
  14. 2023-05. Importance des arts dans la promotion de la Foi. Pierre Spierckel, trans, Universal House of Justice, comp.
  15. 2023-05. Importance de l'art dans la promotion de la Foi. Pierre Spierckel, trans, Universal House of Justice, comp.
  16. 2023. Personal Teaching: A Florilegium. Violetta Zein, comp. — What does it mean to share the teachings of the Faith with another soul; the import of promulgating ...
  17. 2022-09. "And universal peace —" in what Book is this written?": How and Why 'Abdu'l-Bahá Identified "New" and Distinctive Bahá'í Principles. Christopher Buck. — Reflections on ‘Abdu’l-Baha's answer to the question "What has Baha’u’llah brought that we h...
  18. 2022. 'Abdu'l-Bahá on the World Stage. Iraj Ghanooni, Naeem Nabiliakbar, trans, Adib Masumian, trans. . — A contrast of the spiritual purpose of ‘Abdu'l-Baha's first visit to Paris with the secular aims o...
  19. 2021. Light of the World: Selected Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Abdu'l-Bahá. — Tablets of ‘Abdul-Baha describing aspects of the life of Baha’u’llah including the tribulation...
  20. 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 t...
  21. 2021. Religious Persecution and Oppression: A Study of Iranian Baha'ís' Strategies of Survival. Naghme Naseri Morlock. — Research based on extensive interviews exploring three ways that members of the Baha'i community res...
  22. 2020/2025. Varqá and Rúhu'lláh: 101 Stories of Bravery on the Move. Boris Handal. — On the lives of Varqa, the physician and talented poet, and his gifted adolescent son Ruhu'llah, who...
  23. 2020. Potential Calamities and Ensuring Sustainability of Communities. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. — Guidance on calamitous events and our response to them.
  24. 2019. First Recorded Bahá'í Fireside, The. Christopher Buck. — An episode from Browne's A Year Amongst the Persians which can be regarded as a first "fireside" —...
  25. 2018/2025. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 216 selections, last updated 2025.
  26. 2018/2024. Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 85 selections, last updated August 2024.
  27. 2018-08-10. "Double Crusade". Universal House of Justice. — Comments on what the double crusade means, how it relates to the current series of Plans of the Fait...
  28. 2018. Laura Barney's Discipleship to 'Abdu'l-Bahá: Tracing a Theological Flow from the Middle East to the United States, 1900-1916. Layli Maria Miron. — How Laura Barney employed ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s teachings to influence social discourse as she taught...
  29. 2017. Themes of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Tablets of The Divine Plan Illustrated by Scriptural References to the Bible and the Qur'án. Lameh Fananapazir. — The Tablets of the Divine Plan, as well as Abdu'l-Baha's Will and Testament and the Tablet of Carmel...
  30. 2016. Walking the Spiritual Path with Both Feet Planted Firmly on the Ground. Joyce Baldwin. — Overview of the life of a Baha'i native from indigenous-Tsimshian ancestry, who pioneered to Alaska ...
  31. 2015-10-09. Personal Websites, Audiences, and Use of Language on the Internet. Universal House of Justice. — Letter to an NSA on strengthening the official Baha'i presence on the Internet; individual initiativ...
  32. 2015 Fall. Wittgensteinian Language-Games in an Indo-Persian Dialogue on the World Religions. Juan Cole. — Reflections on Baha'u'llah's theology of previous religions and Ludwig Wittgenstein’s concept of "...
  33. 2013. Baha'i Pioneers. Moojan Momen. — Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite.
  34. 2012-12. Transnational Bahá'í Print Culture: Community Formation and Religious Authority, 1890-1921. Farzin Vejdani. — Explores how Baha’is used print culture (1890–1921) for community-building, scriptural canonizat...
  35. 2012-06-02. Teaching the Faith, Magic Moments, Meeting Great Souls. Jack McLean. — Autobiography of a prominent Baha'i scholar, written on occasion of the 50th anniversary of his conv...
  36. 2012. 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Encounter with Modernity during His Western Travels. Wendi Momen. — Abdu'l-Baha's responses to the West's technology and innovations on the one hand, vs. its archaic ra...
  37. 2012. Empowering Words. Joanna M. Tahzib-Thomas. — Extracts from the letters and messages of Shoghi Effendi for inspiration, guidance, and vision. Incl...
  38. 2012. Public Schools May "Teach About Religion" —" Not "Teach Religion". Christopher Buck. — History of legislation regarding how and when religious texts might be studied in public schools, an...
  39. 2012. Legacy of `Abdu'l-Bahá's Visit to America, 1912, The. Robert Stockman. — Overview of Abdu’l-Baha’s trip to the U.S. and Canada, its impact, his social action and public ...
  40. 2012. Bahá'í Fireside Notebook, The. Reginald L. Priestley. — A believer's personal fireside notebook, compiled for his study and deepening: notes, timelines, and...
  41. 2011-04. Forces of Our Time: Lecture Series. Hooper Dunbar. — Six lectures series at Bosch Baha'i School, April 15-17 2011.
  42. 2011. Perfection and Refinement: Towards an Aesthetics of the Bab. Moojan Momen. — The writings of the Bab have implications for the "plastic" arts; significance for native traditions...
  43. 2011. Teaching the Cause of God: A Two-Edged Sword. Alí Nakhjavání. — We cannot separate the spiritual life of the individual from the spiritual life of the community; 18...
  44. 2010/2021. Essays on Bahá'í Topics. James J. Keene. — Three sample chapters from a collection of essays: Universal Currency is Now, Baha'i Election Primer...
  45. 2010. Progressive Revelation: The Bible and Bahá'u'lláh. David F. Young, comp. — A facilitator and a participant guide on studying The Bible and Baha’u’llah, prepared for the Co...
  46. 2009-2025. Translation List: Provisional Translations of Baháʼí Texts. Adib Masumian, trans. — Index to talks, letters, and other items translated from Persian and Arabic to English by Adib Masum...
  47. 2009-2019. Lists of Articles. Brent Poirier. — Lists of 126 articles at the author's six blog websites.
  48. 2009-2011. Provisional Translations of Selected Writings of the Báb, Baháʼuʼlláh, and ʻAbdu'l-Bahá. Peyman Sazedj. — Twenty-four translations from 2009, 2010, and 2011 copied from the defunct website peyman.sazedj.org...
  49. 2009. Study Guide of the Tablet of Maqsúd. Marco Oliveira. — The Tablet of Maqsúd is a good presentation of the principles and teachings of the Baha’i Faith. ...
  50. 2008. Resurrection and Return of Jesus. Universal House of Justice. — The body of Christ; the burial of Christ; His return; and explaining the Baha'i view to Christians.
  51. 2008. Moths Turned Eagles: The Spiritual Conquests of Sabri and Raissa Elias. Gamal Hassan. — Introduction of the Baha'i Faith to Ethiopia and Djibouti, and the activities of Gila Bahta.
  52. 2008. Fear of Teaching: A Meditation on Authenticity in Human Relationships. William S. Hatcher.
  53. 2007-09. Pioneering. Penelope Walker.
  54. 2007. In search of Martha Root: An American Bahá'í feminist and peace advocate in the early twentieth century. Jiling Yang. — Early life of Root, her four world teaching trips from 1919 to 1939 with a focus on peace advocacy, ...
  55. 2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives.
  56. 2006/2007. Shoghi Effendi: Author of Teaching Plans. Alí Nakhjavání. — Detailed history of the Guardian's teaching plans, their goals and methods; observations about dutie...
  57. 2006. Tablet To the Beloved of God in General in America. Abdu'l-Bahá, Ali Kuli Khan, trans. . — Tablet sent in response to a petition signed by American believers in 1905, including Rose Hilty and...
  58. 2005. Bahá'í Faith and Globalization 1900-1912, The. Robert Stockman. — Abdu’l-Baha’s thinking inspired much of the practice of Baha’i proselytising; overview of the ...
  59. 2005. Thinking Through Images: Kastom and the Coming of the Baha'is to Northern New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. Graeme Were. — Anthropological study on the Baha'i Faith in the Nalik area of New Ireland, New Guinea, especially t...
  60. 2004-09-22. Bahá'í Faith and Its Relationship to Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, The: A Brief History. Adam Berry. — Baha'i history in Iran and America; relationship with Christian missionaries in Iran and Christian c...
  61. 2004-09-19. "Share your time with God". Universal House of Justice. — Source of the quotation "Share your time with God. Spend half of the day in search of livelihood," f...
  62. 2004-07. Deepening and Compilation for Bahá'í Youth Teaching Projects. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. — This deepening includes 10 sessions especially designed for youth on teaching projects.
  63. 2002. Arising to Act. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Ehsan Bayat, comp. .
  64. 2002. Seven Valleys and the Scientific Method, The. Robert Sarracino. — The Seven Valleys is both Baha'u'llah's "greatest mystical composition" and a practical and inspirat...
  65. 2001-10-11. Time of Peril, Prospects for Peace. Glenford Mitchell. — Talk at the Baha'i Unity Center in Atlanta.
  66. 2001-09-02. Reason and the Bahá'í Writings: The Use and Misuse of Logic and Persuasion. Ian Kluge. — How to study the Baha'i Writings through the use of logic.
  67. 2001-01-29. Institution of the Counsellors. Universal House of Justice. — Detailed discussion of the history and function of the highest level of the "Institution of the Lear...
  68. 2001. Three Talks in Africa. Alí Nakhjavání, Violette Nakhjavani. — Three talks given in East London, South Africa circa August-September 2001, on personal reminiscence...
  69. 2001. Moderation and the Art of Teaching. Ismael Velasco. — Compilation, designed as a deepening and handout, on teaching the Faith, the importance of language,...
  70. 2000. Entry by Troops, Promoting. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. .
  71. 2000. Arts, Importance of in Promoting the Faith. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, comp. .
  72. 2000. Aboriginal and Indigenous People, Teaching Among. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Importance and scope of the teaching work among the masses of various countries and their aboriginal...
  73. 2000. Building Creative Communities: Approaching the arts as social & economic development through professionalizing, training, and networking internationally. Robin M. Chandler. — On the Global Arts Training Institute, a model for building professionalism in the arts which can be...
  74. 2000. Fact and Fiction: Interrelationships between History and Imagination. Bahíyyih Nakhjavání. — On the tension between "fact" and "fiction," between objective history and our relative and subjecti...
  75. 1999-2000. Path of Beauty, The: The Literary Life of Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum. Sandra Lynn Hutchison. — An extensive review of the varied literary works of Ruhiyyih Khanum – poems, plays, ethical guidan...
  76. 1999 Winter. Internet and Electronic Forums Used for Teaching. Universal House of Justice. — Short letter about using electronic media for personal teaching activities.
  77. 1999. Course on Teaching Christians about the Bahá'í Faith. Dianne Bradford. — Compilation of quotes from the Baha'i Writings to aid in the teaching of the Faith to Christians, in...
  78. 1999. Teaching the Faith in Australia 1963-1975: Personal Recollections. Hedi Moani. — Recollections of Melbourne Australia 1963-65; Geelong and the formation of the first LSA 1965-1968; ...
  79. 1999. Jamál Effendi and the Early History of the Bahá'í Faith in South Asia. Moojan Momen. — Includes maps on Jamal Effendi's journeys in India, and journeys in Southeast Asia.
  80. 1999. Teaching Christians More Effectively: Handbook and Seminar. David F. Young. — Baha'i views of Christianity; questions Christians might ask; interpretation of the Bible; theology ...
  81. 1998-10-31. On the Study of the Bahá'í Writings. Hooper Dunbar. — On deepening and the systematic study of the Writings.
  82. 1998-08-12. On "Simplified English" Translations of the Bahá'í Writings. Universal House of Justice. — Explanation that it is not necessary or acceptable to produce simplified "dilutions" of Shoghi Effen...
  83. 1998(?). Book of Certitude, The: An Interview with Hooper Dunbar. Hooper Dunbar, Naysan Sahba, ed. . — Significance and themes of the Kitab-i-Íqan; its Islamic context; meaning of "certitude"; the impor...
  84. 1998. Kitab-i-Iqan: Key to Unsealing the Mysteries of the Holy Bible. Brent Poirier. — Examination of the Bible in light of interpretations of its symbolism offered by Baha'u'llah's Kitab...
  85. 1998. Virgin Territories Opened by the Knights of Baha'u'llah 1953-1990. Author unknown. — List of names and dates of pioneers and the NSAs responsible for opening territories.
  86. 1998. Roll of Honor Bahá'í World Crusade 1953-1963. Author unknown, comp. — A scroll listing the names of the Knights of Baha'u'llah.
  87. 1998. Pupil of the Eye, The: African Americans in the World Order of Bahá'u'lláh. The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Bonnie J. Taylor, comp. . — A compilation of references in the Baha'i writings to African-Americans and those of African descent...
  88. 1998. How Bahá'u'lláh Taught Christians: The Rhetoric and Pedagogy of Bahá'u'lláh's Writings to Followers of Jesus Christ. Ted Brownstein. — How Baha'u'llah prepared his message to attract Christians; poetic and rhetorical devices he used in...
  89. 1998. Extracts from Letters Written by or on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi Regarding the Absence of Clergy in the Baha'i Faith. Shoghi Effendi. — Compilation included with a memorandum from the House of Justice from 1998/02/11 regarding the aboli...
  90. 1998. Creating Intimacy: In the Community and With the Seeker. Phyllis K. Peterson. — On how intimacy in the Baha'i community can be created, using Baha’i scriptures as guideline. We h...
  91. 1997-04-24. Internet: Promoting the Bahá'í Faith via Personal Web Pages. Universal House of Justice. — Baha'is may establish personal homepages on the Internet as a means of promoting the Faith.
  92. 1997. Meaning of Detachment, The. Phyllis K. Peterson. — Detachment as it relates to women, teaching, the media, and unity.
  93. 1996-10-05. Whatever happened to the Double Crusade?. Glenford Mitchell. — Lengthy commentary on the progress of teaching and the Four Year Plan, delivered at Foundation Hall ...
  94. 1996-08-06. African religions; miracles; strange phenomena. Universal House of Justice. — Five questions: the religion of Santeria; relationship to Sabaeanism; Yoruba-based new world religio...
  95. 1996-04-22. Teaching the Bahá'í Faith and the Role of the Institutions. Universal House of Justice. — On the "sacred obligation" of teaching the Baha’i Faith, the role of the institutions in teaching,...
  96. 1996. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. .
  97. 1996. Proselytizing, Development, and the Covenant. Universal House of Justice. — Teaching vs. proselytization; applying Baha'i social teachings without becoming ensnared in prevaili...
  98. 1995-06-23. Israel, Teaching the Faith in. Universal House of Justice. — Short overview of the policies on discussing the Baha'i Faith in Israel; the prohibition of Baha'is ...
  99. 1994-2021. Various Essays. Jack McLean. — 43 essays on various topics, many with Baha'i themes, most published in the Gulf Islands Driftwood o...
  100. 1994-07-06. New Religious Movements, Tolkien, Marriage. Universal House of Justice. — Various questions: new religious movements; Indian Letter of the Living; J.R.R. Tolkien; eternality...
  101. 1994-01. Promoting Entry by Troops: Study Guide. Robert McClelland. — Study guide for the statement by the House and their compilation "Promoting Entry by Troops."
  102. 1994. His New Name: A Biblical Examination of the Claims of Bahá'u'lláh. Stephen D. Dighton. — Summary of Baha'i concepts, including quotes from both the Bible and the Baha'i Writings, answering ...
  103. 1993. Tree of Life, The: A Program for the Spiritualization of the Bahá'í Community. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the Hawaiian Islands. — Compilations for a spiritualization and teaching campaign on prayer and meditation, how to be like t...
  104. 1993. Scholarship, Bahá'í. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Peter J. Khan, comp. .
  105. 1993. Brief Course on the Bahá'í Faith, A. Bahá'í World Centre, comp. — Basic themes and beliefs of the Baha'i Faith, explained succinctly, with glossary and study question...
  106. 1993. Three Teaching Methods Used During North America's First Seven-Year Plan. Roger M. Dahl. — Teaching methods used by American Bahá’ís to spread the Faith; firesides and teaching campaign...
  107. 1992-04-09. Humanity's Coming Encounter with Baha'u'llah. Douglas Martin. — Retrospective look at the previous 100 years of Baha'i history, current shifts of focus and teaching...
  108. 1991-1992. Station of Baha'u'llah: Three Letters. Universal House of Justice. — Three letters on the station of Baha'u'llah, the souls of the Manifestations, the varying intensitie...
  109. 1991-06-20. Secret of Divine Civilization Translation, Capital Punishment, and Other Questions. Universal House of Justice. — On the capitalization of pronouns, reference to "we Muslims," works of Abdu'l-Baha revealed during t...
  110. 1991-03. Spiritual Health of American Community. Universal House of Justice. — Publication of a letter addressing an individual's concerns for the spiritual health of the American...
  111. 1991-01. Tablet to Jamal-i-Burujirdi (Lawh-i-Jamál-i-Burujirdí). Bahá'u'lláh, Khazeh Fananapazir, trans. . — Tablet to a one-time Covenant-breaker, also known as the Tablet of Beauty.
  112. 1991. Importance of Deepening Our Knowledge and Understanding of the Faith [1991 republication], The. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi.
  113. 1991. Teaching, Guidelines for. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Republication of The Individual and Teaching: Raising the Divine Call.
  114. 1991. Prominent People, Teaching. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. .
  115. 1991. Radio and Television in Teaching, The Use of. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. .
  116. 1991. Teaching The Masses. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. .
  117. 1990. Guidance for Bahá'í Radio from the Bahá'í World Centre. Donald R. Witzel, comp. — Selection of guidance received from the Baha'i World Centre on Baha'i radio from May, 1980 to Decemb...
  118. 1989/1990. Immortality and the Human Soul: Lecture Series. Hooper Dunbar.
  119. 1989. Learning from History. Moojan Momen. — The challenges caused by the influx of Third World villagers into the Baha’i world community. The ...
  120. 1988-01-29. Gift of Teaching. Hooper Dunbar.
  121. 1988. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. . — The classic Baha'i reference book. This is its first online edition.
  122. 1987/1993. Major Themes of the Creative Word: Series of Books for Deepening and Studying. Melanie Smith, Paul Lample. — Five activity books "designed to draw the student into a study of the profound concepts found in the...
  123. 1987-2025. Ruhi Books. Ruhi Institute. — Published volumes of the Ruhi Institute books. (Links to documents, offsite.)
  124. 1987. Exploring Universes of Discourse: The Meeting of the Bahá'í Faith and Traditional Society. Moojan Momen. — To communicate, people need to share not just a common language; there must also be a common framewo...
  125. 1985. Unrestrained as the Wind: A Life Dedicated to Bahá'u'lláh. National Youth Committee, comp. — Compilation of quotations on topics of especial interest to Baha'i youth.
  126. 1984-07-01. Pilgrims Notes and the "Calamity". International Teaching Centre. — Status of Pilgrims' Notes and their discussion of the catastrophic events some Baha'is believe might...
  127. 1983-09-01. Meditation, Prayer, and Spiritualization. Universal House of Justice. — Practicing personal spirituality and methods for achieving spiritual growth.
  128. 1983-09-01. Spiritual Growth, Essential Requisites for. Universal House of Justice. — Letter to Europe; its historically-recent turn away from religion, six ways to improve spirituality,...
  129. 1982-01-03. Letter to an Individual (on Belief, Development, and the Covenant). Universal House of Justice. — Regarding questions raised about sharing Baha'i beliefs, participation in social and economic develo...
  130. 1982. Spiritualization of the Bahá'í Community: A Plan for Teaching. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland, Adib Taherzadeh. — A three-part collection consisting of a letter from the NSA of Ireland, a letter from Taherzadeh to ...
  131. 1980. Quickeners of Mankind: Pioneering in a World Community. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Canada, comp. . — Quotations about the theory and practice of pioneering and "travel teaching." Includes stories about...
  132. 1980. Stories from The Delight of Hearts: The Memoirs of Hájí Mírzá Haydar-'Alí. Haji Mirza Haydar-Ali, Abu'l-Qásim Faizí, trans. . — Anecdotes and history, a personal glimpse of the Middle East in the 19th century, as told by a follo...
  133. 1980. Developmental Universals and Their Implications for Parental Competence. Daniel C. Jordan. — Philosophical and theoretical considerations of developmental universals; role of parents in actuali...
  134. 1978. Victory Promises. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. — Promises for success in spreading the Faith.
  135. 1977-08-21. Letter to an individual. Universal House of Justice. — Regarding the response of humanity to the summons of Baha’u’llah and the reconstruction of socie...
  136. 1977. Individual and Teaching, The: Raising the Divine Call. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Original edition of "Guidelines for Teaching."
  137. 1976. Process Approach, The. Daniel C. Jordan. — Developing full human potential; nature of development and the meaning of process; a theory of curri...
  138. 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.
  139. 1971 [1938]. Advent of Divine Justice. Shoghi Effendi. — A letter from Shoghi Effendi to the Baha’is of North America, dated 25 December 1938; the Baha'is'...
  140. 1969. Message to the Indian and Eskimo Bahá'ís of the Western Hemisphere. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — Letter to Native American and Inuit believers, about the assurance given in the Baha'i Writings that...
  141. 1968. Becoming Your True Self. Daniel C. Jordan. — The nature of human potential, and how the Baha'i Faith can guide the process of spiritual transform...
  142. 1967-12-09. Hidden Words, The: Transcript of a talk by Hand of the Cause of God A. Q. Faizí. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. — Talk delivered in Wilmette, Illinois.
  143. 1967-04-27. Reaching and Teaching the Indians: Clinics and Task Force Discussions #17. Franklin Kahn. — Outreach and teaching teams for native peoples on reservations and in cities; the need for pioneerin...
  144. 1966-06-10. Youth in Every Land, to. Universal House of Justice. — Three fields of service open to young Baha'is: improving their personal character, teaching the Fai...
  145. 1963. Signs of God on Earth. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — Talk presented at the First Baha'i World Congress in London, 1963, about pioneering, teaching indige...
  146. 1960/1961. Good Message, The. Rúhíyyih Khánum (published as Rúhíyyih Rabbání). — A simplified rendering of themes in Shoghi Effendi's translation of Gleanings, used in Africa as a p...
  147. 1957 (?). Spiritual Reinforcement: Study Questions, Compilation, and Quiz. Author unknown, comp. — Questions and quizzes for individual study and group discussion, on "what every Baha'i should know" ...
  148. 1956. Notes on Words of the Guardian. Virginia Orbison. — Ten pages of notes, preserved as an appendix to Orbison's lengthy manuscript "Diary of a Pilgrimage ...
  149. 1956. Virgin countries and territories opened during the first year of the 10-Year Crusade 1953-1954. Author unknown.
  150. 1956. Objectives and Tasks of Ten-Year Spiritual Global Crusade of the Bahá'í World Faith. Shoghi Effendi, Beatrice Ashton, comp. . — Chart of global regions and goals.
  151. 1956. Path to God, The: 1956 edition. Dorothy Baker. — Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious li...
  152. 1954-07-12. Address to the Bahá'ís of Los Angeles, California. Amelia Collins. — On the need for Baha'is to study teachings, avoid feelings of panic about the future, and actively p...
  153. 1952-12. Pilgrim's Note on Teaching and Administration, A. Beatrice Ashton. — Statements made to the National Spiritual Assembly after Ashton's return from pilgrimage to Haifa, w...
  154. 1949. Teaching Problems / Success in Teaching. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — Three versions of an article: first published as "Teaching Problems" in March 1949, then as "Success...
  155. 1946-09-25. Baha'i Faith Will Advertise: Editorial. Author unknown. — One-paragraph report of a 1946 outreach effort.
  156. 1944-2013. Pioneering Over Four Epochs: An Autobiographical Study: Poetry and essays. Ron Price. — Table of Contents for a memoir of six decades of teaching & international travel, an extensive pers...
  157. 1925-12. Plan of Unified Action to Spread the Bahá'í Cause, A: Throughout the United States and Canada January 1 1926 - December 31 1928. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States and Canada. — The first of two plans of systematic activity in Baha'i history, followed by "A new plan of unified ...
  158. 1922-09. Questions about Science and Religion: Interviews with Abdu'l-Bahá at Tiberias and Haifa. Anna Kunz. — Questions asked of Abdu'l-Baha by two Christians visiting Haifa in 1921.
  159. 1920-02. Pilgrim's Note of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Words, A: "Love, love, love. Love attracts the hearts, love captivates the souls…". Muhammad-'Ali Faydi, Adib Masumian, trans. . — The importance of love in teaching the Faith, urging believers to demonstrate love through deeds and...
  160. 1920. Letter to Martha Root. Abdu'l-Bahá, Ali Kuli Khan, trans. . — A letter to believers in America.
  161. 1919-06-07. Report to Abdul Baha of the Bahá'í Activities in the States of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, A. Charles Mason Remey. — Diary of travel-teaching March-April 1919. Includes letter to the members of the Baha'i Board of Tea...
  162. 1915. Meeting a Prophet. Archie Bell. — Book chapter containing three interviews with 'Abdu'l-Baha at the Sea of Galilee.
  163. 1905. Tablet to a Group of Believers in the United States. Abdu'l-Bahá. — Response to a letter that was signed by 422 believers in the United States, and sent on July 4, 1905...
  164. 1844. Báb's Farewell Address to the Letters of the Living, The. The Báb, Nabil-i-A'zam. — The Bab's farewell speech to the Letters of the Living, extracted from Nabil-i-A'zam's

from the Chronology (44 results; expand)

  1. 1869-11-17 — The Suez Canal was opened to navigation. At this time the canal was164km (102 miles) long and 8 metr...
  2. 1894-02-00 — Ibrahim George Kheiralla settled in Chicago. [BFA1:XXVII, AB65] Owing to his work, the first Ba...
  3. 1904-04-15 — "Due to conflicting interpretations of the Teachings" a commission was appointed to "formulate a pla...
  4. 1921-09-25 — Louis Gregory set out on his teaching trip that was described as "one of the most brilliant Baha'i T...
  5. 1922-10-30 — Louise Gregory landed in Liverpool from New York on board the Cunard vessel, the RMS Ausonia and vis...
  6. 1924-07-03 — Louise Gregory embarked from Boston to Liverpool on the SS Winifredian of the Leyland Line. She spen...
  7. 1925-04-00 — Louise Gregory travelled from Luxembourg to Vienna where she met William Herrigel. She accompanied h...
  8. 1925-05-00 — Louise Gregory travelled from Graz, Austria to Budapest where she met Frau Szirmai, the president of...
  9. 1926-01-28 — One again Louise Gregory embarked from Boston to Liverpool on the SS Winifredian of the Leyland Line...
  10. 1935-07-12 — When Martha Root landed in Iceland in 1935 she immediately made contact with Hólmfriôur Árnadótt...
  11. 1936-07-00 — While on a a cruise, on the way to Norway, Mrs French made a stop in Iceland where she distributed s...
  12. 1946-01-20 — The first teaching conference in Latin America was held in Panama City on the instructions of Shoghi...
  13. 1947-00-00 — The first Chilean Teaching Conference was held in Santiago.
  14. 1953-02-12 — The first Intercontinental Teaching Conference was convened by the British National Spiritual Assemb...
  15. 1953-05-03 — The All-America Intercontinental Teaching Conference was held in Chicago. [BW12:133] For the text...
  16. 1953-07-21 — The European Intercontinental Teaching Conference was held in Stockholm. [BW12:167; CBN No 46 Novemb...
  17. 1953-10-08 — The Asian Intercontinental Teaching Conference was held in New Delhi. [BW12:178; CBN No 50 Mar 1953 ...
  18. 1955-09-23 — International Teaching Conference was held in Nikko, Japan. [Japan Will Turn Ablaze p87, 97]
  19. 1956-11-11 — First All-Taiwan Teaching Conference was held in Tainan, Taiwan. The conference was attended by then...
  20. 1961-01-01 — Hand of the Cause of God Dr Rahmatu'llah Muhajir traveled to India and demonstrated the principle of...
  21. 1969-07-15 — The European Dawnbreakers' Show, ''A Plea for One World," was conceived at a Swiss winter school by ...
  22. 1971-05-00 — The first National Teaching Committee of Sierra Leone was appointed by the Regional Spiritual Assemb...
  23. 1974-00-00 — The National Spiritual Assembly of the Leeward and Virgin Islands held its first annual National Tea...
  24. 1974-03-21 — In its Naw-Rúz Message the Universal House of Justice announced that there would be eight Internati...
  25. 1975-02-00 — The first National Teaching Conference in Sierra Leone took place in Bo. [BW16:172]
  26. 1975-05-25 — The compilation, Use of Radio and Television in Teaching (Extracts from letters written on behalf of...
  27. 1975-12-00 — The first National Teaching Conference to be held in Senegal took place in Dakar. [BW16:175]
  28. 1976-07-05 — An International Teaching Conference was held in Helsinki, Finland, attended by some 950 Baha'is. [B...
  29. 1976-07-23 — An International Teaching Conference was held in Anchorage, Alaska, attended by 1,005 Baha'is. [BW17...
  30. 1976-08-03 — An International Teaching Conference was held in Paris, attended by some 6,050 Baha'is from 55 count...
  31. 1976-10-15 — An International Teaching Conference was held in Nairobi, Kenya, attended by 1,363 Baha'is. [BW17:81...
  32. 1976-11-27 — An International Teaching Conference was held in Hong Kong, attended by 506 Baha'is. [BW17:81; VV33]...
  33. 1977-01-19 — An International Teaching Conference was held in Auckland, New Zealand, attended by 1,195 Baha'is. [...
  34. 1977-01-27 — An International Teaching Conference was held in Bahia, Brazil, attended by 1,300 Baha'is, the large...
  35. 1977-02-04 — An International Teaching Conference was held in Mérida, Mexico, attended by more than 2,000 Baha'i...
  36. 1981-09-16 — The Universal House of Justice addressed a message to all National Assemblies with the compilation o...
  37. 1984-08-30 — An International Teaching Conference was held to coincide with the dedication of the House of Worshi...
  38. 1986-12-23 — International Teaching Conference was held in New Delhi in conjunction with the opening of the Mashr...
  39. 1989-00-02 — During a three-week teaching effort on the island of Tobago, 450 people became Baha'is. [BINS201:7]
  40. 1989-01-07 — A week-long teaching project was launched in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands resulting in 43 enrolme...
  41. 1989-12-19 — West Berlin Baha'i communities were joined by 26 Baha'is from six European countries and the United ...
  42. 1990-09-00 — The publication of the compilation Teaching Prominent People.
  43. 1992-04-21 — After a three year teaching project in Guyana the Baha'i population reached some 6% of the populatio...
  44. 2007-09-01 — In memory of Amatu'l-Baha Rúhiyyih Khanum and because the Native people had such a special place in...

from the Chronology of Canada (6 results; expand)

  1. 1916-07-00 — Susan Rice spent her vacation in Alaska and during that time made a trip to Whitehorse and Dawson Ci...
  2. 1919-07-01 — Mrs Dyar (formerly Wellesca Pollock Allen), named "Aseyeh" by 'Abdu'l-Baha, spent the summer of 1919...
  3. 1937-09-00 — Mabel Rice-Wray Ives (1878-1943) was the first Baha'i to initiate a systematic teaching campaign sta...
  4. 1940-00-00 — The Baha'i group in Edmonton made contact with "liberal Christians, Theosophists, and others [A.Pemb...
  5. 1945-08-19 — Lloyd Gardner held the first public Baha'i meeting in St. John's, NL entitled, "A Baha'i Lecture on...
  6. 1948-10-01 — When Ottawa was a goal with only five believers, week after week, John Robarts took the Friday night...
 
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