“He is not a dull Avatar”
In this spirited talk, Irwin Luck discusses the time he spent with Baba, but his recollection is not a plain recounting; it is interspersed with a lifelong reflection on what it is to be with Baba and belong to Him. Irwin first went to Baba because he wanted to know God and Baba indulged his request and changed the inner fabric of his being. His inner voice intuitively led him to New York from where he finally ended up in India. Tackling questions on metaphysics and beyond, Irwin describes Baba’s work in our lives through the effacement of the mind and finally through love—the only way to God.
Video,1:16:44
Meher Center Meeting Place, November 23, 2023
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 1/5/2024
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
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 12/15/2023
“There sat Jesus!”
On the second night of his weekend talk at the Center, Charles Haynes captivates the audience with a heartfelt recounting of his time with Meher Baba in the body and the aftermath of meeting with Him. Charles goes on to share parts of his inner life with Baba and how life with Baba continues to be in the “Now.”
Video, 1:29:51
Meeting Place, November 18, 2023
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 12/8/2023
“It was as natural as you walking”
Anita Vieillard first met Meher Baba in New York in November, 1931, brought along to Harmon-on-Hudson by Norina Matchabelli. In part two of this talk given at Meher Center, she shares stories of her experiences with Baba in Europe, India, and within her own heart. The recording ends with questions from those in the crowd, Anita answering each with humor, wit, and above all, a deep love for her Master, Meher Baba.
Audio, 32:07
Meher Spiritual Center, Meeting Place, September 25, 1987
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded 12/8/2023
“They always put Baba first”
In this talk given at Meher Center last week, Charles Haynes regales us with stories of growing up with Elizabeth Patterson and Kitty Davy. Interwoven with equal parts heartfelt emotion and witty humor, Charles brings the two women to life, all the while highlighting their humble yet wholehearted focus on Meher Baba.
Video, 1:34:03
Meeting Place, November 17, 2023
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 12/1/2023
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
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
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
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 11/8/2023
“I saw waves of love”
Naosherwan Anzar first met Baba as a child. HIs parents were devoted lovers of Meher Baba and had intimate contact with Him. In this conversation with Keith Sheridan, Naosherwan narrates many stories from His childhood, Baba’s New Life, East-West Gathering where He experienced the awakening of Baba’s love. He then goes on to share the incredible story of his desire to serve Baba and how Baba rightfully directed him toward the rest of his life.
Video, 1:10:30
Meeting Place, October 21, 2023
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 11/2/2023
“He’s right there”
Nathan Dabbs has been a Cabin Crew staff member since 2022. In this clip from a recent interview, he shares the times during his childhood when he was visited by the best Friend ever.
Video, 15:14
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 2023
Courtesy of Robin Vogel
Uploaded 10/27/2023
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
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 10/20/2023