The Divine Art of Living: Selections from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, the Bab, and 'Abdu'l-Baha

by The Báb, Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'u'lláh, et al.

Book Overview

This collection of gems from the Baha'i writings is a much-loved classic that has been familiar to generations of Baha'is for over 60 years. Now available to the general public for the first time, the book is a guide to the spiritual development and walking a spiritual path with practical feet. Among the wealth of subjects the book explores are learning to know, love, and trust God; the purpose of life; the importance of prayer and meditation; developing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931847185
• ISBN13: 9781931847186
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Baha'i Publishing
• Length: 187 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A favorite of mine

I love the organization of this compilation. It is the book I take when I can have only one inspirational read with me. Love it!The Divine Art of Living: Selections from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, The Bab, and Abdu'l-Baha

Wonderful thoughts

This is an excellent guide to the thoughts of the founders of the Baha'i Faith, especially as it is entirely in their own words taken from many other works. As cliched as it may sound, this book changed my life. It is not a history or an analysis, but just the words of the masters collected together on the subjects people need to ask of any system of faith. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

This is a "User-Friendly" manual for living a spiritual life

Ask a question about prayer, about happiness, about how God is important in your life. This book is organized in such a way that you will find an answer. It's a guide to walking through life with practical feet and a spiritual mind and heart. An inspiration to anyone, but especially those who are familiar with the Baha'i Faith.

Insights on How to Truly Live a Spiritual Life

This book is not one to be read from cover-to-cover in one sitting. It is not a novel, but rather a reference work with insightful, spiritual solutions to everyday living. It is a work that one carries with him throughout the day for quick perusals. The book provides glimpses of spiritual insights which add the dimension of meaning and purpose in life. Divided into chapters where extracts of relevant subject matter are presented, its main theme is God and virtues or spiritual qualities. Here one can find answers to the meaning of prayer and meditation and why we should pray; answers to what faith and certitude are and how they should be practised; and answers to how one is to put into action such noble virtues as detachment, sacrifice, humility, love, unity. It also answers such questions as, how can we learn to know and love God? But each subject goes beyond merely showing us "how," it also tells us about the "what" and "why" of a subject. For example, What is faith? What is eternal life and how do we achieve it? What are tests and afflictions and why do we have to have such calamities in our personal lives? The Divine Art of Living is a book of inspiration and upliftment. It is a gateway leading the reader to spiritual peace and understanding