SECTION ONE : Introductory tapes

AUD:1 THE BAHA'I FAITH - A Short Introduction

This tape has been specially designed for those enquiring into the central teachings, and principles of the Faith. Music breaks up the text and makes it easier for the listener to think about what is being said.

Time: 14 mins

Price: £31.80

AUD:2 THE PROMISE OF WORLD PEACE - A Summary.

Designed for the enquirer, this summary of the Peace Statement allows the listener to grasp the essentials of the historic document, and is based on a summary by the BPT. Appropriate music permits ease of listening and the specially designed inlay-card portrays the "swords into ploughshares" statue outside the UN building in New York. Emminently suitable for all who seek to know of the coming world peace.

Time: 21mins

Price: £31.80

SECTION TWO : Hands of the Cause of God

AUD:3-5 HAND OF THE CAUSE JOHN ROBARTS "Teaching the Faith"

This set of three was recorded over one weekend in 1981 when Mr Robarts visited Dublin with his wife Audry. His inimitable style endears itself to the listener and inspires and uplifts all who seek to teach our Faith. He shares many, many stories of teaching and indicates that some people have not become Bahá'ís simply because they have not been asked. These tapes are very precious and a valuable resource.

Time: approx.250 mins

Price: £311.40 (the set)

AUD:6-11 HAND OF THE CAUSE ZIKRULLAH KHADEM

This superb set of six was recorded during an Irish Summer School (1984) in Dublin. It was one of the last schools attended by Mr Khadem prior to his passing in November of 1986. The Review Panel of the National Assembly of the United Kingdom was moved to write: "These talks are wonderful - an immense fount of personal stories of the Beloved Guardian. They are absolutely priceless and at times very moving" Each tape is filled with a deep spirituality, shared by someone whose love for the Beloved Guardian knew no bounds. In his own very special loving style of delivery he brings the listener ever closer to Shoghi Effendi. It would be difficult to find a more inspiring and uplifting set of talks by a soul described by the House of Justice as an "indefatigable and fearless defender of the Faith". Some of the subjects covered in these tapes are as follows.

1. The sacrifices of the Persian believers.
2. Teaching the Cause of God; The Koran; The Guardian of the Cause of God.
3. The Manifestation of God; Meeting with the Beloved Guardian; Bahá'ís in Arab countries.
4. The Bahá'í calendar; Interpretation; The Covenant.
5. Hand of the Cause George Townshend; The Bab; Mount Carmel.
6. Children; The last years of Bahá'u'lláh; Stories of the Beloved Guardian

Time: Approx. 420 mins

Price: £323.00 (the set)

Aud:12. Amatu'l-Bahá Ruhiyyih Khanum in Belfast (1978)

A wonderfully inspiring talk given by the Hand in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast on 11th Sept. 1978. This was during her last visit to Northern Ireland.

Price: £34.80

SECTION THREE : Personal Development

AUD:13-22 MARRIAGE : DR. HOSSAIN DANESH

The theme of "marriage" was taken as the main subject for a whole Irish Summer School. Dr. Danesh, a psychiatrist, was invited to come from Canada or the purpose of deepening the community on this vital subject. The ten sessions covered the full range of Bahá'í marriage in all its aspects. His relaxed and humorous style endeared him to the believers, who found him easy to listen to as well as to understand. This subject, in the light of the breakdown of society, and especially the institution of marriage, makes it essential listening for all those who are in marriage or who contemplate marriage. In order to allow as many Bahá'ís as possible to benefit from these tapes the price has been kept as moderate as possible: The subjects covered are:

1. Marriage in the New Age: Definitions
2. Forces that promote Unity
3. The Five Stages of Love
4. The Three Stages of Marriage.
5. Hindrances to Creative Love: Encouragement to Grow
6. Focus on Equality, Authoritarianism & Promiscuity
7. Questions & Answers.
8. Focus on Trust and Compassion - "The Story of the Basket."
9. Changing Ourselves in Marriage.
10. A Review of Marriage in the NewAge.

Time: approx. 540 mins

Price: £327.00 (the set) This tape has now sold over 200 sets.

AUD:23 BEREAVEMENT by Val McGinley

Trained and skilled as a counsellor, Val has much experience in her field. A deep knowledge of the Faith has given her a profound insight into the subject of death and its effects on the psyche. This session on 'loss', in bereavement, was recorded in August of 1990 at a Summer School in Waterford, Ireland.

Time: 80 mins

Price: £35.40

AUD:24 ENCOURAGEMENT by Val McGinley

Another excellent session from Val, this time on "encouragement", a subject vital for spiritual development. From her great experience she shows how Irish life has never been positive in its approach to education of children in the home and even in the school. She indicates strongly, backed by sound sense from the Writings, the vital need to encourage and be encouraged.

Time: 80 mins

Price: £35.40

AUD:25-31 EDUCATION OF CHILDREN by Erik Blumenthal

A series of seven sessions on the whole subject of raising and educating children. Mr. Blumenthal draws on his vast experience as a Bahá'í and as a former member of the European Board of Counsellors. His own work, as a leading Adlerian Psychologist, brings a deep insight to this vital subject. The different subjects addressed are as follows:

1. Improving the Marriage of the Parents.
2. Observing Children.
3. Understanding the Goals of Children.
4. Questions & the Rights of Children.
5. Avoiding Fighting & Encouraging the Child.
6. Encouraging Yourself & Acting with Love.
7. The Family Council.

Time: Approx. 560 mins

Price: £321.00 (the set)

SECTION FOUR: Deepening

AUD:32 THE PROMISE OF WORLD PEACE

The original text of the Peace Statement released by the Universal House of Justice in October 1985. For easier study and listening this 8000 word document has been divided by short interludes of music and is read by two voices, one female and one male.

Time: 58 mins

Price: £34.50

AUD:33 THE TABLET OF CARMEL Counsellor Taherzadeh

Recorded in August 1984 this session reveals Adib's deep knowledge and understanding of a very important Tablet of Bahá'u'lláh. This is the Charter for the World Centre and is particularly poignant at this time of the building of the Arc, prior to the establishment of the Lesser Peace which will 'synchronise' with its completion.

Time: 90 mins

Price: £34.80

AUD:34 MASS TEACHING by Luis Beust (Brazil)

As the time is imminent when many more thousands will enter the Faith, Auxiliary Board Member Luis Beust shared his own unique experiences of mass teaching in South America. This talk was recorded in England in June 1985 and is excellent for all who prepare for the growth of our community.

Time: 90 mins

Price: £34.80

AUD:35-37 SPIRIT IN ACTION by Marion Hofman

For all those who know and love Marion Hofman these three sessions given at a Summer School in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, in August 1988, will be a source of inspiration and spiritual deepening. Marion draws from her vast experience of international travel teaching as well as her close association with the World Centre of the Faith as well as her long experience as a Bahá'í over many decades.

Time: 240 mins

Price: £39.80 the set.

Aud:38-40 BIBLICAL PROPHECY by Charles Macdonald

These three sessions were Charles Macdonald at his best. They were some of the last talks he gave before his death and give penetrating insight into the subject of prophecy. These are invaluable to those teaching Christians. Recording was done at a Summer School in Lisburn Northern Ireland in 1988.

Price: £39.80 the set.

Aud:41 "THE ONWARD MARCH OF THE FAITH" by Adib Taherzadeh

This extremely inspiring session was one of the many at the International Conference in Dublin in June 1982 This is the English versio (the Persian translation edited out) Mr Taherzadeh was still a Counsellor at this time.

Price: £34.80

Aud:42 "THE CHALLENGES OF THE PRESENT HOUR " by Prof.Soheil Bushrui

No one who has heard Prof. Bushrui can forget his powerful and inimitable style. The power of his argument, the spiritual outpouring of his knowledge laced with his unique humour make this tape a must. Recorded in Waterford,Ireland, in 1981 its timeless nature does not make it out- of-date.

Price: £34.80

AUD:43-49 "THE LIFE OF ABDU'L-BAHA" by Betty Reed

This set of seven tapes were recorded during Summer School, Northern Ireland, during seven nights of Aug. 1990. The subject is essential and basic and has been conveyed in a deeply moving and knowledgeable fashion. Invaluable for deepening. (Running time about nine hours)

Price: £319.80 (the set)

SECTION FIVE: Miscellaneous

AUD:50 UN: ITS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE? Lord Caradon, former UK Ambassador at the UN.

Although this talk was recorded as far back as 1968 it is a historic lecture on the history of the UN and is perhaps even more relevant today as it was 23 years ago. The lecture was chaired by the then Editor of the Belfast Telegraph, John E.Sayers. It was recorded in Queen's University Belfast and was a very moving experience for the wide audience who attended. This is essential listening for all Baha'is who want to know more about the United Nations and its relevance to the Faith.

Time: 90 mins

Price: £34.50

AUD:51 HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY FOR THE FAITH

How to raise "Life-blood" for the Cause is a constant question in the minds and hearts of individuals and communities alike. This tape gives many ideas of ways and means of raising precious funds for the needs of the Cause, without resorting to coercion, which is forbidden.

Time: 20 mins

Price: £33.80

SECTION SIX: Music

AUD:52 IRELAND, MOTHER IRELAND by Maureen Hegarty

Twelve well-known Irish songs sung by a well-known singer in Northern Ireland. These are traditional Irish airs sung with beauty and passion. A special coloured inlay card makes this a fine gift for all with Irish connections.

Time: 40 mins

Price: £36.50

AUD:53 "GLAD TIDINGS" by Huda and Ala Sabour These nine unaccompanied songs are a joy to listen to. They were recorded in Londonderry many years ago when the sisters were still together, Huda then going to New Zealand and Ala staying in Ireland. They are so close in their singing that it appears they are one. Four different languages are used during the nine songs, Turkish, English, Arabic and Persian.

Time: 27 mins

Price: £34.80

AUD:54 MUSICAL SELECTIONS from the Dublin Conference

Much beautiful music was sung and performed at the Bahá'í International Conference in Dublin, Ireland, in June of 1982. This tape is a selection of the highlights including the Conference Song dedicated to the memory of the Greatest Holy Leaf. The words of this song are printed along with other inlay information.

Time: approx. 60 mins.

Price: £35.30

AUD:55 'BAHA'U'LLAH' A song for Holy Year sung by Shirin Youssefian

This moving lyric penetrates the soul and leaves a lingering memory. It was specially composed and sung by Shirin Youssefian and produced by Rob Weinberg in the Old Pink Dog Studio. Shirin also sings a second song - A Prayer by Abdu'l-Baha which many Persians may know. Complete with a specially designed cover this makes an excellent gift.

Time: approx 12 mins.

Price: £32.30

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The cost of postage and packing is all included and we have made no difference in home or abroad. It does mean that the UK orders slightly subsidise the foreign ones but it means the tapes can go all over the world for the same price There are eight new tapes in this brochure and we hope to issue other new ones from time to time.

You may order by post (now called snail-mail), fax, or e-mail, but your cheque will have to come by post.

All orders will be dispatched after the money arrives.

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Dr Keith Munro