In 1844, Siyyid Ali-Muhammad (known by His title, the Bab, which means "the Gate") announced that He was the bearer of a Divine Revelation whose aim was to prepare the world for a Messenger of God--Baha'u'llah. The anniversary of that declaration is celebrated by Baha'is and their friends all over the world.
Service to humanity is an act that springs from a love for all humanity and a recognition of its oneness. In this collection, we explore the themes and perspectives around this critical spiritual principle.
Across Australia young people are participating in an endeavour that strives to give them a voice in today’s society. Through the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program, these junior youth groups are enhancing their power of expression, sharpening their spiritual perception, analysing the constructive and destructive forces of society and changing their surroundings through the service projects.
Youth, Service & Beauty: The Navajo Junior Youth & Community Beautification Project
This video was made from the collaborative efforts of a Junior Youth camp during spring break 2013, where local junior youth participating in the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) from Navajo communities in Houck, Querino, Wide Ruins, Sanders, and Burntwater in Arizona, got together to serve and beautify Sanders, Arizona.
What is the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP)? Find out more here: – ARTICLE: https://www.bahaiblog.net/junior%20youth/ – VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrfGBM0kGfc
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
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