O that I could travel, even though on foot and in the utmost poverty, to these regions, and, raising the call of “Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá” in cities, villages, mountains, deserts and oceans, promote the divine teachings! This, alas, I cannot do. How intensely I deplore it! Please God, ye may achieve it.                               

 (‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of the Divine Plan p. 41-42)

O ye beloved friends of God and handmaids of the Merciful! Call ye to mind the blessed Name of our peerless Beloved, the Abhá Beauty, in an uplifting spirit of unbounded ecstasy and delight, then unloose your tongues in His praise in such wise that the realm of the heart may be purged from the woes and sorrows of the world of water and clay, that the great heights of spiritual perception may be unveiled before your eyes, that the glorious signs of His Divine Unity may shine resplendent, a fresh outpouring of His grace may stream forth, and a liberal effusion of celestial confirmations may be vouchsafed unto you. His Name is indeed the healing medicine for every illness, and imparteth warmth unto those starving with cold. It is the sovereign remedy and the supreme talisman. It is the source of life in both worlds, and of salvation unto such as have gone astray. Today this hallowed Name serveth as a shield for all mankind, and as a veritable refuge for the children of men. It is the wondrous accent of the Lord of Mercy, and His celestial melody. Wherefore, O faithful friends, raise ye the triumphal cry of Ya Bahá’u’l-Abhá! O ye who yearn after the Beauty of the Almighty! Lift up your faces toward the Supreme Horizon. Rest not, even for a moment. Breathe not a single breath save in remembrance of His love and in recognition of His grace, in the promulgation of His Utterances and the vindication of His Testimonies. Verily, this is the Magnet of divine confirmations. This is the mighty Force which will surely attract heavenly assistance.

(‘Abdu’l-Bahá, unpublished authorized translation)

The Bahá’í Training Centre located near Bicester serves the Thames Valey and the whole of the UK.   It also frequently hosts formal meetings of groups and institutions from across the whole of Europe and the Bahá’í World Centre.  All of whom come with one aim: To raise the call of “Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá” in cities, villages, mountains, deserts and oceans.  The work of the Training Institute is not only to promote the divine teachings, but to use a tool of limitless potential to slowly and surely empower people from all backgrounds living in close-knit neighbourhoods and communities to discover and learn to apply divine teachings where they live, work and serve.

The Bahá’í Training Centre needs support and help, especially through the spring and summer months- during the week, at weekends and through the school holidays.  Whatever your particular strengths (or challenges) with love and detachment in all our hearts we feel confident we can make use of you; especially week days and those who have strong DIY or gardening understanding and skills.

Call Manijeh 07561709872 or David 07387846807 and we can begin a consultation.