Baha’i Gardens in Haifa sit on a steep side of a mountain. If he plans to continue to reside outside Israel, his enrollment can be accepted, but he will then be subject to the same restrictions about travel to Israel as any other Baha'i, in that he could do so only with the express permission of the Universal House of Justice. Collection 1; September 1, 2018 (The Baha'i World 1950-1954) Email This BlogThis! Not only by the temple but also by the city of Haifa. There are an estimated five to six million Bahá'ís around the world in more than 200 countries and territories. 23 connections, Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee. © 2021 National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the U.S. Sacred buildings and places can also fill us with wonder and inspiration. I can’t work out how much this is driven by Bahais, or how much is a tacit agreement with Israel to avoid upsetting the status quo regarding the Bahai “use” of Israel for its Holy Places. Israel is a wonderful country and I highly recommend a visit!!!! The view from the bottom of the gardens at night is spectacular and it is a great place to eat in the evening as well. Part of the reason it looks so great and shining and pristine, however, is the reason why it might not be a very worthy WHS. Baha'is can thus sacralize all of the spaces in their life. Medium hochladen Wikipedia: Unterklasse von: Wallfahrt : Ist Teil von: Bahá'í laws: Normdatei Q800193 LCAuth-Kennung: sh89006476. Light to the World. There are eight Bahá’í Temples around the world—in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, India, Australia, and the South Pacific. It is a peacefully, pretty place. That may be why nature often helps us feel happy and calm. Bear in mind that the tour finishes half way down the terraces from where we had to return to our car at the top by road (not as direct as the way down!) The house, which was the home of Baha'ullah, is open only in the morning (for Baha'is it's always open) so it was closed when I visited it in the afternoon. Moral – take the first tour you can get and the English language tour is primarily filled with non Hebrew speakers who may or may not speak English! Bahá’ís Believe: World Religions Are from One God, Bahá’ís Believe: Service to Humanity Is Worship, Bahá’ís Believe: Seek Truth with an Open Mind, Bahá’ís Believe: Developing Virtues Is a Life Journey, Bahá’ís Believe: Harmony of Science and Religion, My Bahá’í Pilgrimage During a Crazy Global Pandemic Post 12, Shining Lamp: Hájí Mírzá Habíbu’lláh (1875-1951), My Bahá’í Pilgrimage During a Crazy Global Pandemic Post 11, My Bahá’í Pilgrimage During a Crazy Global Pandemic Post 10, Super Symmetries: The Magic of Mirror Images, My Bahá’í Pilgrimage During a Crazy Global Pandemic Post 9. Big Ben Temple Haifa Israel Religion Faith World Building Places Gardens I did half a day trip to Haifa from Tel Aviv 3 years ago, and was very disappointed. Perhaps I was no longer mentally attuned to appreciating what I was seeing but I found the series of identical balconies with their similar gardens and cheap looking red gravel rather boring – especially as the shrine we were approaching was closed to us anyway. This film captures the insights and experiences of people from four communities across the world whose efforts to build vibrant communities are at the frontiers of learning. Dec. 30, 2020. August 17, 2018. I visited Haifa on the way to the Galilee in April 2018, and obviously, I had to check out the Bahai Gardens the city is best known for. There you can again freely descend to the first “balcony” without taking a “tour”. You can access the shrine’s interior as long as you do not photograph anything therein (somewhat uniquely, the guard at the entrance demanded that I physically cover the lenses of my camera with a cap before coming in). I wish we had limited our visit to these 2 easily accessible areas, but we decided to go for the noon tour even though one can no longer book them. Such merit as the entire collection possessed related solely to the value placed upon them by the Bahai faith – which ICOMOS didn’t feel qualified to pass judgement on!! Clearly there is a problem evaluating sites in terms of OUV when their value is primarily/solely to the religion they represent – with their inscription on the basis of just criteria iii and vi the Bahai holy places are in the same company as Lumbini, Fujisan and Sulaiman-too. I have visited the Baha'i Holy Places twice now, and both times I've had limited access to the gardens in Haifa. There doesn’t seem much to oppose in fact!! Religious leaders, students, scholars, and others recently met at the Baha’i House of Worship in New Delhi, India, to explore the role that sacred spaces play in contemporary Indian society. Uplifting Words is a Baha'i Faith inspired blog. The gardens are terraced, which makes them look neat from both above and below. Really just bad luck. The only Bahai site in Israel I've been to is the Bahai Temple in Haifa. It is a nice, elegant building: but not spectacular, it would not top anyones list of most amazing buildings. Baha’i Sacred Texts. Sure, the many serial sites that trace the journey of the Bahai religion's proponents do have a history as an itinerary, but I'd think the sites in Iran and elsewhere should hold the same significance. The shrine was also under construction so the site wasn't that impressing looking. The Mormon Tabernacle (there are 3 times as many Mormons in the world as Bahais)? It is clearly a modern site, and although it has huge religious significance, doesn't actually have historic value. One year later both iii and vi were considered appropriate although the only changes to the nomination were to matters of management and protection plus some additional “arguments”. Enter a visual journey to a place of beauty and spirituality. It's situated atop the Carmel and overlooks the harbour and the German Colony. Design Concept for the Shrine of Abdu’l-Baha Unveiled . January may not have been the best time to see the gardens even in Israel and large areas were looking a bit thin. More interesting was to watch the pilgrims going to see the holiest place of their religion. 1 2 3 next. Archived from the original on 18 December 2018 Gapyeong Unification Church? The major centres of Scientology in US/UK? We had intended trying to fit in several of the 11 locations at Haifa and Akko within this inscription but, in the end, time constraints limited us to the North Slope of Mt Carmel and its structures - or such as non-believers are allowed to see/enter!! The World Heritage inscription of the Baha’i Holy Places emphasizes their deep spiritual value and the tradition of pilgrimage in the Baha’i faith. The gardens follow the "falling" type, meaning they literally cover the entire sloap of the mountain. In English, the word Baháʼí is used either as an adjective to refer to the Baháʼí Faith or as a term for a follower of Baháʼu'lláh. Sacred Texts: Baha'i. I only visited the most famous part of this complex: the Shrine of the Bab and the Persian gardens which surround it (in Haifa). Bahá’ís also visit homes in which Bahá’u’lláh lived, the Ridván Garden He enjoyed, the resting places of His family members, and other holy spots. My overall visit to the gardens in Haifa lasted about an hour and a half, including driving between the three points of access. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Baha'i World News Service | Sep 20, 2019. The Bahá’í Faith is the youngest of the world’s independent religions. It is interesting to read the ICOMOS evaluations of the nomination – the first for the 2007 WHC which “referred” it and the second for the 2008. The Cao Dai temple in Tay Nihn? Bahá’í Temples are gathering places for prayer and meditation by people of all faiths. Situated in the heart of magnificent gardens, these two spots are the most holy places in the Bahá'í world. The Baha'i sacred writings flow out from the two central documents of the Baha'i Revelation, the Kitab-i-Ahd, the Covenant of Baha'u'llah, and the Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Baha. Bahai Holy Places and Buildings.Music by Luke Slott and PersianTurn closed caption on "CC" Criterion (iii): The Holy shrine of Bahá’u’lláh and the Holy shrine of the Báb, as the most holy places of the Bahá’í faith, and visited by thousands of pilgrims each year from around the world, provide an exceptional testimony to, and are powerful communicators of, the strong cultural tradition of Bahá’í … Baha'is all around the world also pray towards the direction of this sacred place. However it is situated in the best possible spot in relation to the gardens. At the top of the gardens, you get a great view of the entire city and the harbor. I have a tinge of regret that I did not plan on including a guided tour of the gardens in Haifa, and will probably come back for that in the future. On my first trip I could only take photos through the gate. I will add nothing new with my review: This place is shiny and monumental, but it is only a sterile tourist trap. In any event, the Universal House of Justice should be informed of any such declaration” Very strange! The Shrine of Bahaullah in Acre seems to also have the same style. The designated site consists of 26 different monuments in the northern Israeli cities Acre and Haifa. 2.47 Score, Re-consider its scope and put in place stronger protection, The site has Bahá’u’lláh lived in a majestic home at Bahjí in His final years. The gardens in Acre are much flatter in topography and significantly less impressive. In any case they did not impress. There are an estimated five to six million Bahá'ís around the world in more than 200 countries and territories. A Baháʼí pilgrimage currently consists of visiting the holy places in Haifa, Acre, and Bahjí at the Baháʼí World Centre in Northwest Israel. So we decided to have a look around the top area first and come back at 11.25 to start queuing for the English tour. You get the see the gardens outside which were very clean and straight like the ones in Haifa. 11 locations, The site has A profusion of purple a green colours greet the visitor. You can access the outer gardens through the day, but the inner part around the shrine is also only open to visitors from 9am to 12noon, and then there is a part of the overall complex that is out of bounds until after 12noon. Blog. We actually arrived at 10.55 from out of town and found just a handful of people waiting for the 11am Hebrew tour. Baháʼí World News Service. The Bahje house looks like any other Mediterranean mansion built in the 1800s. A Photo Journal by Dr. Baha'i Buildings & Places Photos and brief descriptions of sacred Baha’i historical places and buildings, as well as places and buildings associated with the Baha’i Faith. The Bahai religion generally gets a “good press” with its messages of equality, universality and peace and the discrimination against its adherents in many countries past and present. Needless to say, it's a stunning sight to see, and there isn't really any place like this in the world. For many centuries the Holy Land has been a place of religious pilgrimage. The Bahá'í Faith is a religion founded by Bahá'u'lláh in nineteenth-century Persia. 2.590 Average The Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee represent the Bahá’i faith and their pilgrimage tradition. At least they didn’t shut the door after the first 60 but it was 12.40 before we got in on a Hebrew language tour we could have gone on 1 hr 40 minutes earlier! The gardens are beautiful and are one of the top attractions for tourists visiting Haifa. Today His shrine is surrounded by peaceful gardens. Gardens are closed if it's rainy day (because the stairs are really slippery when they're wet) and it was raining every morning of my stay so the gardens stayed closed. You can have a look inside the temple, but there's not much to see for the casual visitor. As such, only criterion vi could even be considered appropriate (“Directly or tangibly associated with .. beliefs and traditions” etc) which was a problem as the WHC didn’t like inscriptions on vi alone and ICOMOS didn’t consider that criterion iii was met! More are planned around the globe. I stopped by both in November 2019. Jun 12, 2017 - Inspiration for the soul. A different world again: warm and dusty here. The Bahá’í Faith says that in the future, every community will have a Temple surrounded by services such as schools and a hospital. Frontiers of Learning. In my visit to Akko I took the local bus to Bahje house and the Baha'i gardens around it. Arising to Serve. pilgrimage to several Bahá'í sacred sites in Israel. Topics Home Catalog African Age of Reason Alchemy Americana Ancient Near East Astrology Asia Atlantis Australia Basque Baha'i Bible Book of Shadows Buddhism Celtic Christianity Classics Comparative Confucianism DNA Earth Mysteries Egyptian England Esoteric/Occult Evil Fortean Freemasonry Gothic Gnosticism Grimoires Hinduism I Ching Islam Icelandic Jainism Journals … Nevertheless, I would rather stay in Tel Aviv anyway. Bahá’ís believe that we can find God everywhere on Earth, especially in nature—from the vast oceans to the tallest mountains. A wide selection of photographs of the Baha’i Holy Places and gardens in Haifa and Bahjí. Another highlight of Bahá’í pilgrimage is the Shrine of the Báb. In fact we were given a little brochure in English, the guide had relatively little to say anyway and was able to answer questions in English if asked. I had bad luck with my visit to Baha'i gardens and the Shrine of the Bab in Haifa. This film captures the insights and experiences of people from four communities across the world whose efforts to build vibrant communities are at the frontiers of learning . As the largest single digit, nine is a symbol of unity. A feature film about the life and teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. In 2000 I visited Haifa, about 2 hours north of Jerusalem by public bus. The decision today by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee means that the two most sacred sites for Baha'is - the resting places of the founders of their religion - join a list of internationally recognized sites like the Great Wall of China, the Pyramids, the Taj Mahal, and Stonehenge. The shrine itself dates back to an original “simple” building from 1899-1909 but was given its current grandiose appearance with gold dome and Corinthian columns between 1948/53. Israel is a small country, and Haifa is only 1 hour from Jerusalem, and less from Tel-Aviv. The journey into another’s sacred place can easily open into an unexpected adventure. Connect with Baha’is in your area. When we returned, there were well over 100 Russians/Japanese and assorted other nationalities from coach tours all waiting for an English language tour limited to 60 people! It should be said that there is nothing of specific note to photograph inside the shrine anyway; it has the feel of a sparsely-decorated mosque. The Shrine of Bab was completed in 1953, 55 years before it was inscribed, and the gardens only in 2001, 7 years before inscription. This is no “Generalife”, despite the fountains and running water. Arising to Serve. I think that if you like gardens this place is worth of visit, by bus it was only 10 minutes from Akko. Martin Gray ist ein Kulturanthropologe, Schriftsteller und Fotograf, der sich auf das Studium und die Dokumentation von Pilgerorten auf der ganzen Welt spezialisiert hat. Held on Thursday on the grounds of the Baha’i Lotus Temple, a well-known place of worship in India and abroad, a symposium organized by the country’s Baha’i community brought together about 80 people, including religious leaders, students, scholars, and others. The Bahá’i Holy Places in Haifa and the Western Galilee represent the Bahá’i faith and their pilgrimage tradition. There is no doubt that the terraces are “impressive” for their grandiosity, climbing some 225 metres in 1 km, particularly when seen from the bottom (at top end of Ben Guirion St, Haifa’s - main restaurant area). This site deserves its inscription on the World Heritage List mostly on its importance to the Baha'i Faith, not its architectural merit (although I think the garden could hold up to the best in the world). 31 March 2009. x. 31 March 2009. BIG mistake!!! The Baha’i Faith is a scriptural religion. The city is built against a steep slope. Many Bahá’ís visit other sacred sites when they go on a pilgrimage—a nine-day journey in Israel. Dr Moojan Momen explains the Baha’i beliefs about sacred texts and prophets, the transmission and distribution of their scripture and its role in the community. Providing information on Baha'i Holy Places, Baha'i Holy Days, Baha'i writings, Feast programs, devotional programs and Holy Day program suggestions. Etymology. A feature film about the life and teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. A documentary film about the community-building efforts of the Baha’i world. You cannot access the sloping garden terraces without a guided tour; free tours in several languages are offered once a day each from the topmost part of the gardens, but none of the English, Russian, or even Hebrew-language tours fit into my itinerary time-wise. I visited the gardens and shrine in Haifa and I agree with the reviews below: There is a great view over the Haifa bay and the place itself looks spectacular, but I cannot see any OUV there. Its founder, Bahá’u’lláh (1817-1892), is regarded by Bahá’ís as the most recent in the line of Messengers of God that stretches back beyond recorded time and that includes Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster, Christ, and Muhammad. He cannot be accepted into the Baha'i community if he is planning to return to Israel to reside there. I am not convinced that it counts as Outstanding Universal Value, but the two main compounds mentioned on the inscription, one in the center of Haifa and one on the outskirts of Acre, also happen to be fine examples of formal gardening, which makes at least the one in Haifa a nearly must-see on any itinerary in Israel. Sacred Places. Having seen them from the bottom in the evening (visitors are allowed to ascend just to the first “balcony”) we went to the top the next day and planned to take the noon English tour down through the gardens. It is difficult to see why. The central part surrounding Shrine of Bab is open to visitors from 9am to 12noon daily, and there you can experience some of the gardens first-hand. Likewise, the Faith is not taught to Israelis abroad if they intend to return to Israel”…….”whenever an Israeli citizen living in the West, irrespective of his background and religious affiliation, declares his belief and interest in becoming a member of the Baha'i community, he should be informed that the Faith is not taught in Israel and that there is no Baha'i community there apart from those who are associated with the Baha'i World Center. The Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh marks the location of Bahá'u'lláh's passing. The focal point of the inner gardens here is visually understated Shrine of Baha’u’llah, where you get a short free lecture about the life and times of this founder of the religion before you enter. Without that, all I could do was to separately visit the uppermost and the lowermost viewpoint areas that allow panoramic views of the gardens; those viewpoints are open from 9am to 5pm. Pages. In summary: it is a tourist trap, I can see reason of inscription only to attract the tourist for visiting of Haifa, that is perfectly located but do not offer anything that can be called as a world class site. NEW DELHI — A diverse group of participants in India’s capital city explored the role that places of worship play in contemporary society. This site however is quite easy to visit while one is in Israel. The gardens are great, and make good use of the path in the artistic beauty, something not seen everywhere. Bahá’í Holy Places Shrine of Bahá’ú’lláh, Acre (Enlarge) Shrine of Bahá’ú’lláh, Acre (Enlarge) Shrine of the Báb, Haifa (Enlarge) Disappointingly, you are only allowed to step downhill as stepping uphill is reserved for Bahai pilgrims. The gardens show some influence from Persia, where the religion was actually founded, but without the Islamic elements. In Acre, I was in and out in less than half an hour, barely squeezing in to see the shrine at the last possible second. The view down the terraces themselves I didn’t find as impressive as looking up. In general however, the Baha'i concept is that any place where God is remembered and mentioned becomes by that very fact a sacred place. Während eines 38-Jahres hat er mehr als 1500-heilige Stätten in 165-Ländern besucht. Many Bahá’ís visit other sacred sites when they go on a pilgrimage—a nine-day journey in Israel. To improve your experience, we use cookies on this website. Light to the World . Today His shrine is surrounded by peaceful gardens. On my second trip, I could only visit a limited part of the garden. The buildings making up the “Arc” were pompous copies of classical structures - or perhaps pompous copies of US copies of classical structures? On to the Shrine, which pales in comparison to the gardens. This is the only way to visit the site but these visits cost nothing. Jan 7, 2019 - Shrine of the Bab, Baha'i Gardens and Monuments, The Ark, The Universal House of Justice, Bahji, Shrine of Baha'u'llah, Mount Carmel Haifa, Israel. How to increase brand awareness through consistency; Dec. 11, 2020 Role of Sacred Space: A Conversation on Places of Worship. This makes a complete picture of loveliness. The Door to the House of the Bab in Shiraz, Iran (this sacred spot for the Baha'i faith was destroyed after the Iranian revolution). Each one is circular, with nine sides and nine gardens. It is derived from the Arabic Baháʼ (بهاء), meaning "glory" or "splendor".. 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