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`Irfán Colloquium 2014

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To all believers in the United Kingdom

10 March 2014
9 ‘Alá’ 170 B.E.

Dearly loved Friends,

Please see below a message regarding the upcoming event, `Irfán Colloquium.

With loving Bahá’í greetings,

Department of the Secretariat
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United Kingdom
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“Immerse yourselves in the ocean of My words, that ye may unravel its secrets, and discover all the pearls of wisdom that lie hid in its depths.” Bahá’u’lláh

`Irfán Colloquium 2014
www.irfancolloquia.org

Immersing in the Ocean of His Words

Centre for Bahá’í Studies, Acuto, Italy
30 June – 3 July 2014

`Irfán Colloquium is a friendly gathering held in an informal and collegial atmosphere and it is a unique opportunity for meeting and associating with those interested in deeper and systematic studies. The Colloquium’s program includes presentations on this year’s theme as well as studies in fundamental principles of Bahá’í beliefs, the Writings of the Central Figures of the Bahá’í Faith, and the interface between the Bahá’í Faith and current intellectual, social and religious issues and trends.

Venue: La Panoramica Hotel, Acuto, Italy

Date and Time: Starts in the evening of Monday 30 June and ends after Dinner on Thursday 3 July 2014. Departure is on Friday 4 July 2014.

Topics of Presentations:

  • A Review of the Collection of Tablets Addressed to Hand of the Cause of God, Jinab-i-Ibn-i-Abhar;
  • A Comparative Study of Bahá’u’lláh’s Súri-yi Sabr and the Báb’s Qayyúm’l-Asmá’;
  • The Báb’s Letters to Muhammad Shah;
  • Buddhism and the Bahá’í Faith;
  • English Translation of one of Bahá’u’lláh’s Poems;
  • Bahá’u’lláh, the Divine Physician;
  • Women and Wisdom in Scripture;
  • An Examination of the Bahá’í Teachings on Shared Prosperity and Poverty Eradication;
  • Breaking Through Cultural Barriers;
  • Migration and Change in the Bahá’í Faith; Meditation;
  • Panel Presentation and Discussion on Challenges and Problems Faced by Translators of Bahá’í Writings.

Presenters: Peo-Olof Akerdahl, Iraj Ayman, Mehrdad Ehsani, Armin Eschraghi, Hooman Momen, Moojan Momen, Wendi Momen, Nabil Perdu, Vahid Rafati, Baharieh Rouhani Maani, Julio Savi, Foad Seddigh

Complimentary Publication: Each participant receives a set of the English publications of the `Irfán Colloquium in 2014

Registration and Accommodation: lapanoramicahotel@gmail.com, Tel: +39-0775-56061
(Package price for registration, board and lodging: €220.00 Euros)

A bus will depart for Acuto from Fumicino Airport at 5pm on 30 June

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