“Baba alone does the work”
In this lovely talk given at the Center, Bill Le Page shares stories and impressions of his stay at Meherazad with Baba in 1967. At Baba’s invitation, Bill stayed at Meherazad for 14 days in Baba’s incomparable companionship. Among other things, those days were full of rest, contentment, observation of Baba’s attention to the human side of things despite His deteriorating health, and orders to Bill about spreading His name.
Video; 1:11:47
Original Kitchen at Meher Center, October 7th, 2015
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
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
Meher Baba’s Discourse on Love
In this rare recording of the Discourse Meeting at the Center in the spring of 2002, Darwin Shaw reads aloud Baba’s discourse on “Love.” Darwin first met Meher Baba in 1934 and continued to have intimate contact with the Avatar. He held Discourse meetings at the Center from 1989 to 2005. This reading is followed by a poignant session of discussion where Darwin answers questions about love, infatuation, the inner life, and the direct experience of love when he met Baba.
Video; 1:11:02
Dilruba Reading Room at Meher Center, March 25, 2002
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Uploaded 3/15/2024
“A Perfect Love”
In this beautiful recording, Filis Frederick shares precious tidbits of the early days at the Center, back when they had to wear “jungle boots” to hack through the Youpon, and Baba’s first visit was an unknown moment in the future for which everyone was preparing enthusiastically. Elizabeth Patterson chimes in to offer further details here and there. Filis goes on to describe her long-awaited first meeting with Baba, in which she felt she “was just drowning in Baba’s love.”
Audio, 30:28
Recorded at Meher Center, May 2, 1971
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Uploaded 3/15/2024
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
“The Avatar Himself is the shortcut”
Darwin Shaw was a devoted disciple of Meher Baba, who had the good fortune to meet the Avatar for the first time in 1934. Darwin went on to become instrumental in the development of Meher Center. In this recording, Darwin shares an overview of the spiritual path laid out by Meher Baba, ending with a poignant message given by Baba at Longchamps restaurant in New York City in 1956.
Audio, 5:53
El Cerrito, CA, July 7, 1976
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
For full talk, click here and go to NC-027
Uploaded 3/8/2024
Virtual Amartithi Celebration
In this year’s virtual Amartithi Celebration, long-time Baba lover Rick Chapman shares his story of being at Meherabad for the final days of Meher Baba’s entombment in February of 1969. Accompanied by incredible photos and film footage along with musical performances by Jim Meyer, Jamie Newell, and Buz Connor; it’s a gathering not to be missed!
Video, 2:08:56
January 31, 2024
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Uploaded 2/9/2024
“You cannot be missed by Him”
Hardeep Hanspal is a long-time devoted lover of Meher Baba who resides at Meherabad with his wife, Indra. In this talk, Hardeep shares a delightful selection of stories about Meher Baba from his own life and the lives of others, weaving in the often miraculous incidents that took place around the Avatar.
Video, 1:01:03
Meher Center, Meeting Place, July 22, 2011
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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