Welcome Visitors. Join the local celebrations! Schedule
Inspired by the life and teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, millions of Baha'is worldwide will celebrate the 200th anniversary of His birth on 22 October 2017. Locally, from Sooke to Saanich, Baha'is warmly invite you to join us at a variety of inspiring events, including the world premier of The Gathering, a musical drama which draws inspiration from Hopi legend and the Writings of Baha’u’llah. The story is told from the perspective of an Indigenous youth who is searching for the meaning of existence. His questions are answered through the stories of the grandmother, which come to life through music and dance. The play affirms our origin as one human family and offers a glimpse of our noble destiny.
7:00 pm Friday, October 20th or Saturday, October 21st. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Glenlyon Norfolk School Theatre, 801 Bank St.
Free tickets required
New FEATURE FILM--Light to the World (50 minutes)
There is a story unfolding. It is a story of humanity’s progress through history, propelled by the teachings of Messengers of God Who have guided humanity through its stages of development, and now to the dawn of its maturity.
Two hundred years ago, such a prophetic Figure appeared: Bahá’u’lláh. He brought teachings for this age that represent an end to division and otherness, through which––at long last––the oneness of humankind can be realized.
Discover more through accounts of people from diverse nations whose lives have been transformed by the light that Bahá’u’lláh brought to the world.
Bahá’u’lláh was born in Tehran in 1817. Two centuries later, the day of His birth is celebrated around the world alongside the birth of the forerunner of His Revelation, the Báb, born in 1819 on the day before the birth of Bahá’u’lláh according to the calendar used in Persia. These Twin Holy Birthdays are celebrated by Bahá’ís and their friends as one annual festival where the closely interwoven lives and missions of these two Divine Luminaries are remembered together.
There is a story unfolding. It is a story of humanity’s progress through history, propelled by the teachings of Messengers of God Who have guided humanity through its stages of development, and now to the dawn of its maturity.
Two hundred years ago, such a prophetic Figure appeared: Bahá’u’lláh. He brought teachings for this age that represent an end to division and otherness, through which––at long last––the oneness of humankind can be realized.
Discover more through accounts of people from diverse nations whose lives have been transformed by the light that Bahá’u’lláh brought to the world.
Bahá’u’lláh was born in Tehran in 1817. Two centuries later, the day of His birth is celebrated around the world alongside the birth of the forerunner of His Revelation, the Báb, born in 1819 on the day before the birth of Bahá’u’lláh according to the calendar used in Persia. These Twin Holy Birthdays are celebrated by Bahá’ís and their friends as one annual festival where the closely interwoven lives and missions of these two Divine Luminaries are remembered together.
Why are we optimistic about the future?
Baha'is are working with their friends and neighbours in every corner of the planet to create vibrant, peaceful communities. We have good reasons to believe world peace is inevitable and that its the next stage in humanity's evolution.
In Oak Bay we serve the wider community in many ways. We provide character-building child and youth programs; prayer and meditation circles; and study circles focused on putting spiritual insights into action. Our activities are open to people of all backgrounds, beliefs, races, cultures and lifestyles, without obligation. We want to collaborate with people like you!
Baha'is are working with their friends and neighbours in every corner of the planet to create vibrant, peaceful communities. We have good reasons to believe world peace is inevitable and that its the next stage in humanity's evolution.
In Oak Bay we serve the wider community in many ways. We provide character-building child and youth programs; prayer and meditation circles; and study circles focused on putting spiritual insights into action. Our activities are open to people of all backgrounds, beliefs, races, cultures and lifestyles, without obligation. We want to collaborate with people like you!
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There have been Bahá’s in Oak Bay since 1969. Bahá’í means "of the Light". We are followers of Baha'u'llah who consciously strive to live our lives by principles of equality, justice, love and service to all humanity.
Bahá’u’lláh’s vision for humanity is sweeping in its scope, and calls for the unification of the entire human race. Every day, as more and more people come in contact with Bahá’ís they say, "Tell me more about what it means to be a Bahá’í. What is it that unites more than 6-million people around the world? And how can people from every conceivable nation, culture and religion have such a wonderful feeling of oneness with each other and with all of humanity? What is the source of their commitment to achieve true peace and brotherhood in the world? And how are Bahá’ís able to find that feeling of joy and freedom in their personal lives?" These pages provide a few answers. We invite you to meet us and get involved in creating a civilization that is spiritual, progressive, peaceful and just. |
Shrine of the Báb, Haifa, Israel
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Oak Bay Bahá’ís are part of the worldwide Bahá’í community
Oak Bay Bahá’ís are part of a widespread, vibrant international Bahá’í community. In just over 170 years, the Bahá’í Faith has rapidly grown from an obscure movement to the second-most widespread religion on the planet. The worldwide Bahá’í community (now over 6 million strong) embraces more than 2,100 ethnic, racial and tribal groups in every corner of the globe. It is likely the most diverse organized group in the world, demonstrating that "unity in diversity" is indeed possible. Thanks to a binding covenant within its teachings, the international Bahá’í community is one united global organization, with no sects or divisions.
Here are a few places where you can learn more:
The Worldwide Baha'i Community--Official website of the Bahá’í World Community
The Baha'i Community of Canada--Connect with Bahá’ís across Canada
Baha'i International Community-- The official website of the Bahá’í International Community’s Office at the United Nations. The site contains news and information about recent activity and provides access to BIC statements, reports, and other publications.
One Country--Newsletter of the Bahá’í International Community
Frontiers of Learning--This film captures the insights and experiences of people from four communities across the world whose efforts to build vibrant communities are at the frontiers of learning.
Baha'i World News Service--The official news website of the worldwide Bahá’í community.
Bahá’í Reference Library--A website containing authoritative writings and guidance of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice, as well as other Bahá’í texts.
Baha'i Faith--Saanich
Baha'i Faith--Victoria
Baha'i Faith--Central Saanich
Online Baha'i Bookstore--free ebooks, podcasts, books for sale, music
About Baha'is in Iran--What is happening and why?
Here are a few places where you can learn more:
The Worldwide Baha'i Community--Official website of the Bahá’í World Community
The Baha'i Community of Canada--Connect with Bahá’ís across Canada
Baha'i International Community-- The official website of the Bahá’í International Community’s Office at the United Nations. The site contains news and information about recent activity and provides access to BIC statements, reports, and other publications.
One Country--Newsletter of the Bahá’í International Community
Frontiers of Learning--This film captures the insights and experiences of people from four communities across the world whose efforts to build vibrant communities are at the frontiers of learning.
Baha'i World News Service--The official news website of the worldwide Bahá’í community.
Bahá’í Reference Library--A website containing authoritative writings and guidance of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice, as well as other Bahá’í texts.
Baha'i Faith--Saanich
Baha'i Faith--Victoria
Baha'i Faith--Central Saanich
Online Baha'i Bookstore--free ebooks, podcasts, books for sale, music
About Baha'is in Iran--What is happening and why?
