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The Bahá'ís of Ottawa come
from a variety of backgrounds, brought together by a common belief in
the oneness of humanity and the unity of religion. We work alongside
others to become a force of positive change by applying insights from
the
Bahá'í teachings to bring about a more just, peaceful and unified
community.
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  In addition to personal prayer and meditation, Bahá'í communities hold regular devotional gatherings for collective worship. These gatherings unite people in prayer and awaken their spiritual susceptibilities. more...   Study circles bring groups of people together to deepen their understanding of the Bahá'í teachings through systematic study. This involves structured group discussion of passages from the Bahá'í writings that encourage reflection on one’s moral purpose and capacities for service. more...   Bahá'í children’s classes are offered to all children between 6 and 10 years old for their spiritual education and moral development. The aim of these classes is to inspire in each child a love for our diverse human family and to cultivate a praiseworthy character. They are guided by the Bahá'í belief that children are noble beings with great potential to develop into upright and active participants in their community. more...   Junior youth – or those between 11 and 14 years – are at a crucial stage in their lives when they are defining their identity and values. Junior youth groups offered by the Bahá'í community address the needs of these young people by helping them to develop a strong moral identity and to empower them to contribute to the well-being of their communities. more...
   October 22, 2024 How Can We Know What We Think If We Don’t Think About How We Know? “The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God…is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men.…Whatsoever is raised on this foundation, the changes and chances of the world can never impair its strength….Let them…take counsel together and…administer to a diseased and sorely afflicted world the remedy it requireth…” Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh (CX) 
Gerald Filson received his Ph.D. in Philosophy but spent most of his working life in explaining, as well as helping to direct, the work of the Canadian Bahá’í community. Recently retired after 10 years as a member of its elected council, the National Spiritual Assembly, he had previously led its department of Public Affairs for 25 years. In his “Big Ideas” presentation, he sought to deepen understanding of the power and limits of philosophy, and to relate it directly to the realm of the actions we take in the world. “Experience, Knowledge and Reality” was the title of his talk, and nearly 100 friends attended virtually and in person at the Bahá’í Centre on McArthur Avenue. "I want to talk about four different subjects," Filson began. "First, how do we experience the world?" The fundamental complementarity of science and religion, a pillar of Bahá'u'lláh's teachings, leads us to reflect on how spiritual experiences (including artistic ones) amplify the logical, material ones that we engage in, including the most methodical scientific investigations. Such amplification is necessary, for as mathematician John Myhill said, "No non-poetic account of reality can be complete." Inspiration, religious teaching, even the jostling of our minds by people we engage with - all these are essential companions to scientific processes. more ...   Sign up to receive information and announcements on future Big Ideas talks and Events here For details about this series, click here.   Bookstore, Library and Info-Centre hours: Monday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesdays: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (Note: closed on Bahá'í Holy Days and civic holidays) 
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