Meher Baba Of Ahmednagar: His Life in Historical Perspective Part 2
In the second session of the Center’s new Virtual Program series, Jamie Newell dives into the historical context of the world Meher Baba was born into. He discusses British Colonialism, the Parsi community, 19th century Poona, as well as a brief history of Baba’s parents and ancestors. With incredible detail and knowledge, Jamie paints a picture of the world that young Merwan grew up in.
Video; 1:08:54
On Zoom at Dilruba, Meher Center, March 24th, 2024
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Uploaded 4/5/2024
Following Meher Baba Panel Discussion
During the Spring Cleaning Sahavas last week, a panel discussion was held with two Center staff members about “following Meher Baba.” John Collins and Bryan West share how they follow Baba in their lives, discussing the integration of their work on Center and their personal relationships with Baba. Infused with good humor and camaraderie, their love for Baba and the Center comes through in their unique responses.
Video; 24:36
Meeting Place at Meher Center, March 15th, 2024
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Uploaded 3/22/2024
Meher Baba Of Ahmednagar: His Life in Historical Perspective, Part 1
In the first session of the Center’s new Virtual Program series, Jamie Newell introduces this ten part series. This biographical series will build upon the story of Baba’s life within the history of religions, the time period during which Baba lived and the world at large. In this talk, Jamie also analyzes Baba’s Persian heritage vis-à-vis the influence of the great poet, Hafiz in Baba’s life, teachings and ministry. The session ends with questions from the audience.
Video; 1:23:58
On Zoom at Dilruba, Meher Center, February 18th, 2024
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Uploaded 3/8/2024
Who was Jesus of Nazareth
In this special presentation held on Center during the holidays, Jamie Newell explores the life and legacy of Jesus Christ as viewed through the lens of Meher Baba’s statements and teachings.
Video, 55:03
Meher Center Meeting Place, December 29, 2023
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Following Meher Baba Panel
In this heartfelt panel conversation, Susan MacDonald talks to Wendy Connor, Jamshed Mistry and Alex Davis about their love for Baba. From varied walks of life and different entry points into Baba, the panelists share what it means to follow Baba. The questions lead to a lively discussion on love, remembrance, spreading His name and involving Him in our daily lives including work and family.
Video, 55:04
Meher Center Meeting Place, December 27, 2023
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Uploaded 1/12/2024
Beads on One String
Meher Baba said, “I shall revitalize all religions and cults, and bring them together like beads on one string.” In this presentation, Sevn McAuley explores Baba’s powerful saying by quoting more from Baba’s words and retelling anecdotes from Baba’s life to illustrate the concept. Finally, he speaks in detail of the five active pathways to God that Baba charted out, thus talking about Religious and mystical traditions of the world.
Video, 1:13:35
Meeting Place, November 24, 2023
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Uploaded 12/15/2023
An Integrated Darshana: Part 2
In Part Two of this series, Ward Parks focuses on Meher Baba’s signature concept: The Divine Theme. As Ward points out, this is Baba’s keynote idea that has never been given by the Avatar before. Ward uses Baba’s words and charts from various sources to pick our interest at what is essentially the biography of the soul and hence the narrative that applies to us all!
For Parts three to six, please click here.
Video, 1:29:00
Meeting Place, October 21, 2023
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Uploaded 11/16/2023
An Integrated Darshana: Part One
This is the introductory session to this six part series that relates God Speaks to Baba’s early discourses from the 1920s. Here, Ward Parks lays out the meaning and use of the word “Darshana,” which literally means “glimpse,” to be used for Meher Baba’s living philosophy. He ties the concept together with major world religions and the various advents of the Avatars. Finally, he discusses the very important subject of authenticity and editorializing of the Avatar’s words and its impact on Baba’s legacy.
Video, 1:26:50
Meher Center Virtual Event, October 20, 2023
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Uploaded 11/8/2023
Reflections on the New Life
In this presentation, Jamie Newell examines the facts, meaning and stories of the New Life. In October of 1949, Baba relinquished nearly all of His physical possessions, cut off external contact with His lovers throughout the world, and set off across India with a small group of His mandali. Jamie quotes many of Baba’s direct words about this unfathomable period and weaves in stories recounted by the mandali. He leaves us with questions to dwell on and different avenues to explore within our limited understanding of the Master’s undertakings.
Video, 57:27
Meher Center Meeting Place, October 14, 2022
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Uploaded 10/20/2023
Creation and Its Causes, Part 2
In Part Two of the Creation and Its Causes series, Ward Parks explains the context and introduction of the book by narrating anecdotes in relation to the text. He presents rare slides and documents to enrich the feel of the book. Then, he dives into the interesting first few talks that Baba chose to give to the boys. Be ready to be surprised by the in-depth explanations that end with Baba’s instruction to do what matters most – create “prem” or love for the Master.
The rest of the talks in this series can be accessed here.
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Meher Center Meeting Place, October 21, 2022
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