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By: Abdu’l-Bahá ‘Abbás (1844-1921)
This collection of talks by Abdul Baha is a poignant and insightful exploration of spiritual teachings and themes. Abdul Baha’s words are filled with wisdom and guidance, offering readers a deeper understanding of the importance of love, unity, and service in one’s life.
The talks are delivered with sincerity and warmth, inviting readers to reflect on their own beliefs and actions in order to cultivate a more purposeful and meaningful existence. Abdul Baha’s messages of compassion and understanding resonate throughout the pages, reminding us of the transformative power of faith and devotion.
Overall, this book is a valuable resource for those seeking spiritual enlightenment and inspiration. Abdul Baha’s words are a testament to the enduring relevance and power of his teachings, providing readers with a roadmap towards a more fulfilled and enlightened way of living.
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“Much has already been written of the visit of Abdul Baha, Abbas Effendi, to Europe,” writes Lady Blomfield in her Preface to Paris Talks, “During his stay at Paris at 4, Avenue de Comoens, he gave short “Talks” each morning to those who crowded, eager to hear His Teaching. These listeners were of many Nationalities and types of thought, learned and unlearned, members of various religious sects, Theosophists and Agnostics, Materialists and Spiritualists, etc., etc. Abdul Baha spoke in Persian, which was translated into French. Of these “Talks” my two daughters, my friend and I took notes. Many friends asked us to publish these notes in English, but we hesitated. At length when Abdul Baha himself asked us to do so we, of course, consented—in spite of our feeling that our pen is “too weak for such high message.”” Paris Talks is a book transcribed from talks given by `Abdu’l-Bahá, the son and successor of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, while in Paris. It was originally published as “Talks by `Abdu’l-Bahá Given in Paris” in 1912. `Abdu’l-Bahá did not read and authenticate the transcripts of his talks in Paris, and thus the authenticity of the talks is not known. Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith, has said that while the texts are not authenticated, the compilations can still be used by Bahá’ís and in the future work will be done to find which parts are authentic. Lady Blomfield’s copious notes are the basis of the volume. Lady Sara Louisa Blomfield (1859-1939) [née Ryan] (1859-1939), who was given the title of Sitárih Khánum by `Abdu’l-Bahá, was the second wife to noted Victorian era architect Sir Arthur Blomfield, who died in 1899. She became a Bahá’í in 1907 and later served on the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the British Isles for eight of its first eleven years. (Introduction by Nicholas James Bridgewater)
