One of the community building activities that I've been trying to participate in, and trying to help establish is the "study circle". Basically, these are circles of study, open to all, that enable people of varied backgrounds to advance on equal footing and explore the application of teachings to their individual and collective lives. Baha'is have developed a sequence of courses that help us along various paths of service. The first book is called "Reflections on the Life of the Spirit."
Below is the first study circle I joined in Hungary. It was conducted in English, Persian, and a little Hungarian! That's me, Kitti, Mina, Mahtab, and Mansoureh. I think we were discussing how backbiting quenches the light of the heart.
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| At Mansoureh's apartment, I'm participating in a study circle. |
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| And what activity at Mansoureh's doesn't end with dancing? |
Here's a study circle I started at the Baha'i Centre (in my bedroom essentially!) I'd like to thank (from left going clockwise) Ancsa, Veronika, Bence, Ildiko, Zoli, (and Tamas and Dan, not in photo) for all the beautiful, fulfilling, and soul-searching discussions. Good luck as you continue this study circle without me!
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| We're discussing how the betterment of the world can be accomplished through good deeds. |
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