This post explores the Bahá’í understanding of Amit-Abha—the Fifth Buddha prophesied in Buddhist tradition. The Baha’i understanding is that the prophesied Amit Abha (Infinite Glory) is Baha’u’llah, as He wore the red robe, and as He is the 5th Manifestation of God after Gautama (Sanskrit; Pali: Gotama), Siddhartha (Sanskrit; Pali: Siddhattha). “Amit” means “Infinite” and …
Preface-2025 In 1993, Dr. Leland Jensen, the Establisher of the Baha’i Faith, asked me to write a refutation to a letter he had received, which was forwarded from a friend of the Cause who received the letter from a sans-guardian, mainstream Baha’i. This letter, which contained arguments in favor of the Hands of Shoghi Effendi, …
EDITORIAL NOTE:This post revives a long-standing tribute originally published on my earlier website, now restored from archival form. It draws extensively from Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era by J.E. Esslemont, a foundational text in Bahá’í literature. The narrative honors Bahá’u’lláh’s life and mission as Prophet and Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, offering readers a devotional …
Preface Many are the lives of learned men that have been spent, occupied with the task of deciphering the true meaning of the Kabbalah, the Tree of Life. Most people who know of the Kabbalah categorize it as Jewish mysticism but in reality, as you will see, it is a masterpiece of prophecy and a …
A Taxi Ride That Sparked a Dialogue While on a business trip to Seattle, I had a brief but memorable discussion with a taxi driver. He was dressed in all white, including a white fez, and was playing a tape of Arabic singing. The music was beautiful—entrancing, even. When I gave him directions, he turned …
Summary: What Is the Resurrection Parable? Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him [Jesus], “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.” But he answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign; but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For …
This article explains the biblical meaning of “Return” as taught by Dr. Leland Jensen, showing how prophecy is fulfilled through mission rather than physical reappearance. Summary: An Explanation of the Return – Parable of Jesus, by Jesus Dr. Leland Jensen devoted fifty years to teaching — a long and honorable ministry. I had the privilege …
“The Ancient Beauty [Baha’u’llah] ruleth upon the throne of David.Thus hath my Pen spoken that which thehistories of bygone ages have related.”~ Proclamataion of Baha’u’llah, p. 89 The Baha’i Faith is the fulfillment and answer to the Lord’s Prayer. Our Father who art in heaven,hallowed be Thy name.Thy Kingdom come,It will be done on earth …
The Fourth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“Religion Must be a Source of Unity.” If it is not, its non-being were better than its being. The fourth foundation stone, the emerald, is green. Green is the color of harmony and unity. There is no color known that green will not harmonize with, as the green foliage blends …
The Twelth Basic Baha’i Principle is:“The Establishment of an International Tribunal, or Parliament of Man, with a descendant of King David as its Executive.” The twelth foundation stone, the Amethyst, is violet. It symbolizes spiritual light–reverence, healing, serenity and poise. This Tribunal of all nations must be as the ultra-violet rays for the “healing of …