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Visit to Baha’i Centre
We’ve been having an interesting week – reading the Paramahansa Yogananda vows at the wedding on the beach on Tuesday, and yesterday, attending an event at the Baha’i Centre in East Vancouver with our friends who are Baha’is.
Wed April 21st was the first day of the festivalal of Ridvan. the twelve day Baha’i Holy Period during which Baha’u'llah first declared himself as a Manifestation of God. Our friends invited us to come to the centre with them for a short program. Through readings, a slide show and music, we heard about the history of Baha’u'llah, and how he was guided to start the Baha’i religion. Afterwards there was a chance to mingle and have refreshments.
Since the Baha’i philosophy is one of inclusivity, some of the readings were in Spanish, some in Farsi (Iran’s official language and the country of Baha’u'llah’s origin), and some in Cantonese. The Baha’i Temples have nine sides to represent the nine religions of the world.
Although Baha’is come together for special events at the centre, much of their work is done in small gatherings, where they study the teachings, and do a tremendous amount of community service with groups of children and adults.
Because of our friendship with the Vancouver couple, in 2007 we visited the Baha’i Temple in New Delhi India. There is one temple on each continent; that was the only one in Asia. The temples are more sacred than the centres, and are dedicated to meditation and prayerful readings.
The energy in the temple in Delhi was incredibly gently and peaceful. Most of the Baha’is I’ve met carry this energy in them. They are very warm, friendly and inclusive people.
If you would like to read more about the Baha’i faith here are two links to check out:
The Baha’i International Website
The Baha’i Community of Canada
