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The Bahá’í community of Pasadena celebrates Ridván

“Thou didst wish to celebrate the Day of Ridvan with a feast, and to have those present on that day engage in reciting Tablets with delight and joy, and thou didst request me to send thee a letter to be … Continue reading

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Education Under Fire: What if you were forbidden to learn?

On Wednesday October 24, I was asked to show the film “Education Under Fire” at the weekly Pasadena fireside chat hosted by Dorothy Nelson. The film is about the Iranian government-sponsored campaign to deny members of the Bahai Faith their … Continue reading

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COMMEMORATION OF ABDUL-BAHA’S VISIT TO PASADENA, OCTOBER 1912

Put your trust in the Blessed Beauty. Every momentous work that one undertakes has difficulties in the beginning. One should withstand such difficulties with the utmost steadfastness. — Attributed to `Abdu’l-Bahá,  from Mahmud´s Diary `Abdu’l-Bahá, son of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder … Continue reading

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let us not be indifferent

Have we heard enough about injustices around the world to the point that we just want to ignore them? Do we even believe these stories or think that they are concocted by sensationalist media? Do we find our morning coffee … Continue reading

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Transcendence- the 100th Thornton Chase Memorial

Some think that the body is the substance and exists by itself, and that the spirit is accidental and depends upon the substance of the body, although, on the contrary, the rational soul is the substance, and the body depends … Continue reading

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Pupil of the Eye…Workshops in Celebration of Believers of African Descent

On September 10, 2011, a group of us from Pasadena went to this workshop. This particular writer felt as if she had a brief glimpse into mankind’s collective future. I saw glimpses into our future, spiritual depth; laughter, vibrancy seen … Continue reading

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Remembering Dr Peter Khan

A man dies. Memorials are held. All around the world. That’s it. Finished, taken care of in basic simple language. It doesn’t work that way reader. A man, Dr. Peter Khan, distinguished servant within the Bahá’í Community, across far-stretching global … Continue reading

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Welcome to the Website of the Pasadena Baha’i Community, Pasadena, CA

“The betterment of the world can be achieved through pure and goodly deeds, through commendable and seemly conduct.” -Baha’u’llah The Baha’is of Pasadena invite you to attend their community activities and to learn more about the Baha’i faith.

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Happy Birthday Pasadena!

In May 2011 the Baha’is of Pasadena congratulated the City of Pasadena on the occasion of the celebration of its 125th anniversary. Happy Birthday Pasadena! We are particularly gratified with the great strides achieved in Pasadena since the momentous visit … Continue reading

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Fariborz Sahba, famed Architect, to speak in Los Angeles

Hey Pasadena, here’s a rare opportunity to hear one of the most brilliant architects of our time. Fariborz Sahba, architect of the famed “Lotus Temple” Baha’i House of Worship in India will be speaking at the Los Angeles Baha’i Center … Continue reading

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