“The greatest lesson was to stick to Him”
In this Thanksgiving talk on Center two weeks ago, Irwin Luck spoke about his meeting with Baba in 1961. His story telling is light, grounded and humorous. Irwin shares how Baba arranged for his life to change so he could meet Baba, what it was really like to be in His presence and how his life became Baba’s in the years on. Irwin also takes questions from the audience and interweaves his reflections on being a lover of Baba for so many years.
Video, 1:02:48
Meeting Place at Meher Center, November 28th, 2024
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Uploaded 12/13/2024
“It’s the most beautiful film of Baba”
In this very short audio, Don Stevens shares a story about filming Baba with his old fashioned camera in 1962. Baba had not played the drums since the 1930s and He allowed Don to film Him playing the drums, Don was elated! There was only one catch, Baba decided the place He would be filmed and Don knew right away that things would go as he planned.
Audio; 6:53
Meherazad, India, July 21, 1985
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
For the transcript, click here
Uploaded 12/6/2024
“We find that we never left His arms”
On October 6th, the Center hosted a Virtual Sahavas filled with stories, music, community sharing, and an outpouring of love for the Beloved. In this recording from the Sahavas, Charles Haynes shares with us memories of his experience meeting Meher Baba on Center in 1958.
Video, 31:13
On Zoom, October 6th, 2024
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Uploaded 11/15/2024
Meher Baba Of Ahmednagar: His Life in Historical Perspective, Part 8
In part eight of this series about Meher Baba’s life in historical perspective, Jamie Newell explores the phase of Baba’s life from 1952 to 1958. After sharing an overview of the historical context of the world in these years, Jamie focuses on Baba’s three final visits to the West, including His inauguration of the Meher Center in Myrtle Beach as well as Avatar’s Abode in Australia. He delves into Baba’s public announcement that He is Avatar of the Age. And lastly, he examines Meher Baba’s two automobile accidents, one in America and one in India, and the lasting impact they had on Baba’s life and work.
Video, 1:15:09
On Zoom, October 28th, 2024
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Uploaded 11/8/2024
“Baba’s love of fun and humor is infinitely appealing”
In this humorous talk, Steve Klein weaves together stories of Baba, the mandali, and his own thoughtfully entertaining insights, all of which circle around the theme of how best to love Him.
Video, 57:26
Meeting Place at Meher Center, October 18th, 2024
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Uploaded 11/1/2024
“I’m glad God has an address”
Meher Baba said, “Drugs are harmful spiritually, mentally and physically.” With this message, Baba sent Robert Dreyfuss back from India to the United States in 1965 where he, Allen Cohen and Rick Chapman were charged to spread this message across America. In this humorous talk filled with banter, wit and shared memories, Robert and Allen recount their experiences in the 1960s as they attempted to fulfill Baba’s order and spread His message on drugs in the West.
Video, 1:22:34
Meeting Place at Meher Center, October 10th, 2003
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Uploaded 10/18/2024
“We are already whole within”
Darwin Shaw first met Meher Baba in 1934, and remained a devoted disciple for the rest of his life. From 1989-2005, those visiting Meher Center may have been lucky enough to attend one of his Discourse meetings. In this recording, Darwin reads two sections: “The Destiny of the Reincarnating Individual,” and “The Avatar.” He follows up by answering questions, as well as with a few stories from his own experiences with his Beloved.
Video, 1:12:39
Meher Center, January 4, 2002
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Uploaded 10/11/2024
Meher Baba of Ahmednagar: His Life in Historical Perspective Part 7
In part seven of this ongoing series about Meher Baba’s life, Jamie Newell focuses on one of the most enigmatic phases: the New Life. During this phase, Baba left behind His old life and took twenty companions on this inexplicable journey where His perfect divinity was replaced by perfect humility. Jamie explores Baba’s words, the different phases of the New Life and the accounts of Baba’s companions.
Video; 01:07:17
On Zoom from Dilruba at Meher Center, September 15th, 2024
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Uploaded 10/4/2024
Experiencing the Three Incredible Weeks with Meher Baba, as told by Darwin Shaw
In September, 1954, twenty Western men had the unique opportunity to spend three weeks in the company of Avatar Meher Baba. It was a chance to participate in the Master’s daily life of service and to be in His intimate companionship on a day-to-day basis.
In this exquisite video, Darwin Shaw shares his experiences of being at this Sahavas. Recorded by Bill Cliff and put together by Jamie Newell, this talk was given at Beloved Baba’s Tin Shed at Meherabad ( right around the corner from the Meher Retreat Building where the men stayed in 1954) in 1982, which was Darwin’s last trip to India. In his memories, Darwin brings Baba live to us as we feel His love just as strongly, seventy years from that gathering.
Video, 47:39
Courtesy of Jamie Newell
Uploaded 9/27/2024
“Baba gave me an after dinner mint”
Charles Joyner was an accomplished and well known historian and author from Myrtle Beach. Being from the area, Charles became acquainted with Elizabeth Patterson in the 1950s through the Methodist Church (where Elizabeth was a pillar) and through the Myrtle Beach Farms Company where Charles held a summer job. He was struck by Elizabeth’s spiritual presence and later by Kitty Davy’s formidable intellect. In 1956, Elizabeth Patterson invited Charles and his co-workers to see Baba. Here, Charles talks about his meeting with Baba and his continued connection with the Center.
Video, 47:42
Meeting Place at Meher Center, October 26th, 1996
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Uploaded: 9/20/2024