Baha'i Faith

The Founder of the Bahá'í Faith is Baha'u'llah* (1817-92), who brought new spiritual and social teachings for our time. "The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established," Baha'u'llah stated. | At the heart of the Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh is the power of transformation, both of the individual and of society. In Bahá'í terms, the process of one’s individual development and fulfilment is tied to the centering of one’s energies on the betterment of humankind and serving the needs of society as a whole. | The New Zealand Bahá'í community aims to enhance its engagement with organisations and agents of social change. Addressing the challenges facing humanity as it strives to develop a united, peaceful, sustainable civilization, the emphasis is on nurturing and mentoring children, junior youth and youth, as well as initiating, supporting and contributing to major discourses such as those relating to human rights, the advancement of women, gender equality and the promotion of just and equitable means of achieving global prosperity. | [ * Baha'u'llah is an Arabic title meaning The Glory of God.]