Worldwide Conferences
Sri Lanka
Releasing
the Society-building
Power
Worldwide Conferences
Sri Lanka
Releasing
the Society-building
Power
Purpose of the Conferences
The Universal House of Justice has described the purpose of these conferences as follows:
“These conferences, then, will give the participants an opportunity to gain greater insight into the nature of the spiritual enterprise in which they are engaged, a sense of the distance traversed thus far, and a deeper understanding of the exigencies of the current stage in the unfoldment of the Divine Plan. They will strive to enhance appreciation of the privilege of being part of a community that has set its gaze upon the spiritual and material transformation of society, and of the bounty of being connected by bonds of love and camaraderie with brothers and sisters in a global effort, each one labouring within the same framework for action, all united under the sheltering shadow of the Covenant.”
This photo was taken during the facilitator's gathering held at the Baha'i Training Institute, Kadugannawa.
“Ye are all the leaves of one tree and the drops of one ocean”
- Bahá’u’lláh
Introduction & Conference Themes
INTRODUCTION: There is a mounting realization on the part of the world’s people that the decades ahead are set to bring with them challenges among the most daunting that the human family has ever had to face. The current global health crisis is but one such challenge. These challenges are a severe test of humanity’s willingness to put aside short-term self-interest and come to terms with this stark spiritual and moral reality: there is but one, interconnected human family and it shares one precious homeland.
The conviction that we belong to one human family is at the heart of the Bahá’í Faith. Bahá’u’lláh compared the world of humanity to the human body. Within this organism, millions of cells, diverse in form and function, play their part in maintaining a healthy system. The principle that governs the functioning of the body is cooperation. Its various parts do not compete for resources; rather, each cell, from its inception, is linked to a continuous process of giving and receiving. Similarly, every individual is a member of the body of humanity. Each is essentially noble, possessing a unique soul. All have a common purpose—to carry forward an ever-advancing material and spiritual civilization. All are the citizens and co-stewards of one planet, entitled to enjoy the benefits of such a civilization. If one member of the body is in anguish or distress, all the other members must necessarily suffer. This growing awareness of our common heritage and interdependent future is redefining our understanding of ourselves and challenges the ways of contemporary society.
It is now time to examine anew the possibilities before us as we continue to learn to build communities of common purpose that recognize the power of unity to heal, to transcend.
CONFERENCE THEMES: These conferences will provide an opportunity for the participants to explore the themes i.e.,
Educational endeavours and training institute, Distance traversed, Building vibrant communities, Contributing to social transformation & Army of Pioneers
Bahá’u’lláh has drawn the circle of unity, He has made a design for the uniting of all the peoples, and for the gathering of them all under the shelter of the tent of universal unity…
- ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ
The Global Baha’i Community
In thousands upon thousands of locations around the world, the teachings of the Bahá’í Faith inspire individuals and communities as they work to improve their own lives and contribute to the advancement of civilization. Bahá’í beliefs address such essential themes as the oneness of God and religion, the oneness of humanity and freedom from prejudice, the inherent nobility of the human being, the progressive revelation of religious truth, the development of spiritual qualities, the integration of worship and service, the fundamental equality of the sexes, the harmony between religion and science, the centrality of justice to all human endeavours, the importance of education, and the dynamics of the relationships that are to bind together individuals, communities, and institutions as humanity advances towards its collective maturity.
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