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Design unveiled for Canada’s national Bahá’í temple

Design unveiled for Canada’s national Bahá’í House of Worship, giving expression to devotion and service throughout the country directed toward the betterment of society.

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Two evenings of illumination at the Shrine of the Báb

People of diverse backgrounds joined together on the illuminated terraces leading to the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel for a fifth occasion of “Terraces by Night.”

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Bolivia

A country of many worlds, weaving a shared future

The Bahá’í Office of External Affairs in Bolivia brings together Indigenous authorities, officials, and researchers to examine why lasting peace cannot rest on inequality

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“Illumined by Oneness”

Seeing one another in the light of our shared humanity

Years of conversation at the national level in the US culminate in publication and website with insights on overcoming racial prejudice.

Association for Bahá’í Studies at 50

Scholarship and knowledge in service to the common good

Marking 50 years, the Association for Bahá’í Studies conference brought together some 2,100 participants to explore scholarship and knowledge for the common good.

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Special Reports

Coverage of Construction Work of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá

Reels

Podcast explores the interplay between work and service in a coherent life

In Conversation

Across Papua New Guinea, prayer and consultation shape everyday life

In Conversation

Studies, work, and service brought together in the life of communities

Insights from the Field

In two Ecuadorian port cities, families build a shared life of service

House of Worship

Design unveiled for Canada’s national Bahá’í temple

Design unveiled for Canada’s national Bahá’í House of Worship, giving expression to devotion and service throughout the country directed toward the betterment of society.

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The arts

Vancouver youth embrace power of music to awaken high aspirations

Dec 26, 2022

VANCOUVER, Canada — A growing number of young people in Vancouver have been exploring how music can awaken noble sentiments and provide comfort and inspiration to their peers.
The songs they create draw on their own experiences and those of their friends to explore the stories of adolescent youth undergoing significant changes in their lives as they become more conscious of their spiritual identity and their potential to contribute to society.

This initiative arises from the efforts of these youth who are exploring concepts in Bahá’í educational programs that aim to cultivate the ability of young people to serve society and develop their artistic expression. Continue reading >