Bahá'í Community of London, Canada

Be calm, be strong, be grateful, and become a lamp full of light, that the darkness of sorrows be annihilated, and that the sun of everlasting joy arise from the dawning-place of heart and soul, shining brightly. – #AbdulBaha #Patience #Trustn #Faith #Bahai (Abdu'l-Baha, Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha, Volume II, p. 405)

Cleanse ye your eyes, so that ye behold no man as different from yourselves. See ye no strangers; rather see all men as friends, for love and unity come hard when ye fix your gaze on otherness. #AbdulBaha⠀ ⠀ #bahai #spirituality #raceunity #unity #humanity ⠀ (Selections From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá)⠀

Prayer is “…a source of energy to serve and to be a source of social good to those around us…” A Bahá’í House of Worship, or Temple, is a spiritual gathering place for prayer and reflection. It is open to people of all religions or no religion. People of all backgrounds are welcome. It is a place that inspires moments of silence and reflection, to turn our hearts towards the Creator. As a focal point of the community, the prayers recited within its walls will have a regenerative effect, leading to both inner transformation and collective upliftment. #bahaitemplecanada #canada #houseofworship

The only real difference that exists between people is that they are at various stages of development. Some are imperfect—these must be brought to perfection. Some are asleep—they must be awakened; some are negligent—they must be roused; but one and all are the children of God. Love them all with your whole heart; no one is a stranger to the other, all are friends. - #AbdulBaha⠀ ⠀ #bahai #spirituality #unity #humanity ⠀ (Paris Talks)

La prière est « […] une source d’énergie pour servir et être une source de bien social pour ceux qui nous entourent […] ». Une Maison d’adoration bahá’íe ou temple est un lieu de rassemblement spirituel dédié à la prière et à la réflexion. Elle est ouverte à toutes les personnes, peu importe leur appartenance religieuse ou leur absence de confession. Toutes les personnes, sans distinction, y sont les bienvenues. C’est un endroit qui incite au recueillement et à la méditation, pour tourner notre cœur vers le Créateur. En tant que centre névralgique de la communauté, les prières prononcées dans ses murs auront un effet revitalisant, favorisant à la fois une transformation personnelle et un épanouissement collectif. #templebahai #canada #MaisonDAdoration

Suffering is both a reminder and a guide. It stimulates us better to adapt ourselves to our environmental conditions, and thus leads the way to self improvement. In every suffering one can find a meaning and a wisdom. But it is not always easy to find the secret of that wisdom. It is sometimes only when all our suffering has passed that we become aware of its usefulness. - Shoghi Effendi #Bahai #Spirituality #SpiritualGrowth (Unfolding Destiny)

Show compassion and goodwill to all mankind... render service to humanity... endeavor to guide and enlighten those in darkness... be kind to everyone, and show forth affection to every living soul. - #AbdulBaha #Bahai #Spirituality #Kindness #Compassion #Humanity (Paris Talks)

Act in such a way that your heart may be free from hatred. Let not your heart be offended with anyone. If some one commits an error and wrong toward you, you must instantly forgive him. Do not complain of others. Refrain from reprimanding them, and if you wish to give admonition or advice, let it be offered in such a way that it will not burden the bearer. Turn all your thoughts toward bringing joy to hearts. Beware! Beware! lest ye offend any heart. - #AbdulBaha⠀ ⠀ #bahai #spirituality #joy

I charge you all that each one of you concentrate all the thoughts of your heart on love and unity. When a thought of war comes, oppose it by a stronger thought of peace. A thought of hatred must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love. Thoughts of war bring destruction to all harmony, well-being, restfulness and content. Thoughts of love are constructive of brotherhood, peace, friendship, and happiness - #AbdulBaha #bahai #spirituality #love #kindness #friendship (Paris Talks)

“A Bahá’í House of Worship is a place for prayer, meditation, and contemplation for everyone.” As the development of the Canadian Baha’i House of Worship is underway, we reflect on the purpose of this Temple, what it represents, and the source of inspiration it will be to countless people. #bahaitemplecanada #canada #houseofworship

#nawruz #nowruz #newyear #spring #renewal

With Naw-Rúz, a new year in the Bahá’í calendar begins—a time of spiritual renewal and reflection. Around the world, Bahá’ís are gathering with friends, neighbours, and communities to mark this occasion of joy and fellowship. 🌷

Canada’s future national Bahá’í House of Worship draws visitors and inspires service #bahaitemple #canada #HouseOfWorship 🔗Read more at: news.bahai.ca/en/articles/ca…

As we mark the arrival of NawRuz, we welcome the spring equinox and the spiritual promise of renewal it brings. However, this year, our hearts are heavy. As we observe the start of a new year, our thoughts are inseparably with the people of Iran. In a land currently shadowed by the hardships of conflict and profound suffering, we see a testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit. We stand in solidarity with those yearning for peace, and we remain hopeful for a dawn that brings healing to our global family. Wishing you a meaningful and peaceful NawRuz.

Wishing you a happy and joyous Naw-Ruz!

Naw-Rúz (meaning New Year) is a Bahá'í Holy Day, marking the end of the 19-day fasting period and the start of the Bahá'í year. This day is a symbol of nature’s renewal, and an occasion to celebrate hope and spiritual springtime. #Bahai #NawRuz #Canada

Wishing all those celebrating a very joyous Baha’i New Year!

Happy Naw-Ruz!

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