Love and Kindness

‎"Love & kindness have far greater influence than punishment upon the improvement of human character."

Shoghi Effendi




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Peace and Agreement

Peace and Agreement

"The foundations of all the divine religions are peace and agreement, but misunderstandings and ignorance have developed. If these are caused to disappear you will see that all the religious agencies will work for peace and promulgate the oneness of humankind. For the foundation of all is reality and reality is not multiple or divisible." - 'Abdu'l-Baha

Baha'i Writings and Prayers

Night hath succeeded day...

"Night hath succeeded day, and day hath succeeded night, and the hours and moments of your lives have come and gone... Bestir yourselves, that the brief moments that are still yours may not be dissipated and lost. Even as the swiftness of lightning your days shall pass, and your bodies shall be laid to rest beneath a canopy of dust."

- Baha'u'llah

We have almost 50 years of history in the Santa Fe community. Throughout these years we have continued a community of loving and sincere friendships devoted to making our city of Santa Fe one of the best places to live in the United States!

We have lots of diverse and interesting activities and events to participate in. See our Website Activities Page for details on some of our regular activities. We also have "spur of the moment" and "one-of-a-kind" activities that are really fun, creative, inspiring and many times very healing, not only for ourselves, but also for the greater community.

Of course, the best way to get to know us and consider joining us in our endeavors is to meet with us one on one or in a group. We are more than happy to do this! Let us know a time and place of your convenience to answer any questions or to simply introduce ourselves and have a good conversation and exchange of ideas. 

Importance of the Arts

"The art of music must be brought to the highest stage of development, for this is one of the most wonderful arts and in this glorious age of the Lord of Unity it is highly essential to gain its mastery." ‘Abdu’l-Baha

What bestowal could be greater than this, that one's art should be even as the act of worshipping the Lord? That is to say, when thy fingers grasp the paintbrush, it is as if thou wert at prayer in the Temple. ‘Abdu’l-Baha

“...drama is of the utmost importance." said `Abdu'l-Bahá. "It has been a great educational power in the past; it will be so again."

`Abdu'l-Bahá said...: "All Art is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When this light shines through the mind of a musician, it manifests itself in beautiful harmonies. Again, shining through the mind of a poet, it is seen in fine poetry and poetic prose." 

"Every religion has brought with it some form of art -- let us see what wonders this Cause is going to bring along. Such a glorious spirit should also give vent to a glorious art." Shoghi Effendi

Visit the Santa Fe Baha'i Community Website's ARTS page

The Sun of Truth

"The sun is the life-giver to the physical bodies of all creatures upon earth; without its warmth their growth would be stunted, their development would be arrested, they would decay and die. Even so do the souls of men need the Sun of Truth to shed its rays upon their souls, to develop them, to educate and encourage them. As the sun is to the body of a man so is the Sun of Truth to his soul. "
- ’Abdu’l-Baha

For more information on Baha'i prayers and the Santa Fe Baha'i community:

Santa Fe Baha'i website

Candle of Love

O thou candle of the Love of God!

I ask God to grant thee by His favor and grace that which is thy utmost desire; that the closed doors become opened, the uneven roads become even, thy face shine by the love of God, thy sight become brighter by witnessing the signs of God; that thou mayest attain spiritual joy, eternal happiness and heavenly life.

~ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

For more information on the Baha'i Faith please see our website:

Santa Fe Baha'i Community On-line