Bahá’ís of Hilo

A Faith for Today

by P.C. in About the Baha'i Faith
Over a century ago Bahá’u’lláh taught that religious truth is not final but progressive. Religion is renewed, He said, in every age to re-establish and apply the unchanging principles found in the scriptures of the Great Religions of the world to the needs of the present day. The entrenched powers of 19th century Persian orthodoxy vehemently opposed His message but now His Faith is spread around the world. Here in Hilo as in Europe, Africa, [...]
  • Informative Meetings
    Attend an informal presentation about the Baha’i Faith or participate in a Study Circle.
  • Prayer
    Attend devotional gatherings together with others who recognize our need to connect with our creator.
Vision Statement: To Inspire Creativity in the Spirit of Service for the Community of Hilo, Implementing Solutions for the Unification of all People and Cultures.
Due to the need for social distancing during the Covid19 pandemic, the Hilo Baha’is are meeting online via Zoom video meetings. Please email southhilobahailsa@gmail.com for a Zoom link if you wish to participate in an event on the calendar or if you wish to join a study circle.
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Excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith on BBC

Recently, the BBC published an article with extensive excerpts from a BBC audio podcast containing an excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith.  The BBC Podcast is the latest in the BBC World Service’s “Heart and […]

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The Bahá’í Calendar

In July 2014 made significant changes to the The Bahá’í Calendar. This page describes the Bahá’í Calendar as it exists now (since those changes).    A separate page discusses how those changes differed from the previously […]

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Baha'is around the World

The worldwide Baha’i Community is Diverse and Dynamic! Here we offer a glimpse into some of the things Baha’is are doing around the world. More than 430 Baha’is from 12 different countries attended this Norwegian […]

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World Peace and the Bahá’í Faith

Bahá’u’lláh counsels mankind: “Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.“ The Bahá’í Writings delineate a practical and new relationship between the nations and peoples of the world.  While a prisoner […]

Prayer

Devotional Gatherings

“The impulse to pray is a natural one springing from man’s love to God” -`Abdu’l-Bahá One of our deepest human longings is to commune with our Creator. Praying together at a fixed time and place, […]

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FAQ about the Bahá’í Faith

A few sample questions… What is the Bahá’í Attitude toward the followers of other Faiths? Bahá’u’lláh called upon the Bahá’ís to associate with the followers of all religions in a spirit of love and friendship. […]

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From the Bahá’i Writings

EACH religion teaches that a mediator is necessary between man and the Creator — one who receives the full light of the divine splendor and radiates it over the human world, as the earth’s atmosphere receives and diffuses the warmth of the sun’s rays. This mediator between God and humanity has different designations though he always brings the same spiritual command. …In one era he is called Abraham, at another time Moses, again he is called Buddha, another time Jesus, and yet another time Mohammad. …Man must turn to the light and not think that the form of the lamp is essential, for the lamp may be changed; but he who longs for light welcomes it from whatever source it comes.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í World News Service

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Centenary gatherings encircled the globe on Saturday, inspiring countless people to consider the imp

Houses of Worship: Bahá’í temples become focal points of commemorations

On Saturday, Bahá’í Houses of Worship became focal points of centenary commemorations, bringing dive

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Participants energized for return home as gathering concludes

Attendees came together for the closing session of the gathering at the Seat of the Universal House

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Solemn event sparks profound reflection on exemplary life

Participants gathered in the courtyard of the Haifa Pilgrim House, next to the Shrine of the Báb, to

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Short documentary on the construction project released

This documentary explores aspects of the design and construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and f

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Formal program begins after days of spiritual preparation

The formal program for the centenary began today with a reading of a message by the Universal House

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Representatives prepare themselves in spiritual atmosphere

Representatives have been preparing for the centenary, visiting Bahá’í Holy Places associated with t

Houses of Worship: Preparations under way for centenary commemorations

Bahá’í Houses of Worship around the world are preparing for the commemoration of the centenary of ‘A

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Representatives from around the world arrive

Representatives of Bahá’í communities from around the world have been arriving in Haifa for a gather

Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing: Remembering His life in the Holy Land

Several events held in Haifa and ‘Akká mark the centenary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the Holy

“Exemplar”: New film explores ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s profound effect on people past and present

A film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice for the centenary commemoration of the passing

Vanuatu: First local Bahá’í temple in the Pacific opens its doors

Saturday’s dedication of the Bahá’í House of Worship included Prime Minister Bob Loughman and other

Vanuatu: Anticipation builds as temple inauguration draws near

Many people from across Vanuatu arrive in Tanna to assist with preparations for Saturday’s dedicatio

COP26: BIC delegation offers principles and proposals for climate action

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