Bahai Comprehensive Deepening Program

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Long-time Bahá’ís will remember the Comprehensive Deepening Program with both fondness and enthusiasm. New Bahá’ís will find in it a truly comprehensive approach to the deepest foundation of the Bahá’í teachings. Rather than focusing on facts, figures, dates and details, this program places these secondary elements “in the light of God’s purpose for man.” Purpose, Meaning, the exercise of Will and the development of Virtues become the foundation for building a successful Bahá’í life. Presented in a format that is suitable for both study groups and individual deepening, the material is interesting, inspiring, and non-formulaic.

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Long-time Bahá’ís will remember the Comprehensive Deepening Program with both fondness and enthusiasm. New Bahá’ís will find in it a truly comprehensive approach to the deepest foundation of the Bahá’í teachings. Rather than focusing on facts, figures, dates and details, this program places these secondary elements “in the light of God’s purpose for man.”

Purpose, Meaning, the exercise of Will and the development of Virtues become the foundation for building a successful Bahá’í life. Presented in a format that is suitable for both study groups and individual deepening, the material is interesting, inspiring, and non-formulaic. It is a wonderful program for youth classes. It is what I read as a new Baha’i to create the foundation for my entire Baha’i life.

If you have already done the basic Ruhi courses, or if Ruhi doesn’t quite fit your experience or learning style, then this is the best alternative you will find anywhere.

This single volume contains the entire contents of four of the original six workbook-sized volumes that were published in the 1970’s by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. It was developed during an intense period of growth in the US.

The Comprehensive Deepening Program was the foundation for the Personal Transformation Program workshops. We are now able to offer the facilitator’s materials for this program AT COST on a USB thumb drive. Click here for details.  Both the CDP and the PTP were the brainchild of Daniel Jordan, a true Baha’i genius and visionary. To learn more about him, read A Most Remarkable Man.

The Meaning of Deepening
This is the core text that draws the connections between what it means to be a human, the purpose of our existence, and our struggle to develop virtues and live the life.

Knowledge, Volition and Action
This section strengthens the tie between understanding, free will and action.

The Supreme Gift of God to Man
This is a brief compilation about the nature of the rational soul, God’s greatest gift to humanity.

The Dynamic Force of Example
This section comprises the bulk of the book, and while it is useful and inspiring, I hope that it is understood in its historical context and not used as a club to beat ourselves and/or others over the head with. The concept that our example can change the world is an important one, but the specific virtues discussed are a reflection of the needs of the end of the turbulent and rebellious sixties and are not necessarily the pivotal virtues of today. Included are valuable virtues such as reverence, chastity, purity and cleanliness, but missing are some of my favorites like courage, audacity, kindness, generosity and service.

Books not included in this volume are Marriage: A Fortress for Well-Being, which is still in print, and the volume on elections, which has been replaced by later works. Also missing are the huge page margins that added so much to the size and cost. What is left is a handy, affordable and easy-to-read volume that will become essential reading for a whole new generation of Bahá’ís. Reprinted by Special Ideas as a single 6×9 272pg volume in black & gold.

Note: The case price ships Media Mail, when you choose “Flat Rate Shipping.” This can take 7-10 days in the continental US, and over a month to HI or AK.  It actually costs me about $50. If you want the case sooner than that, call for alternative shipping prices.  Priority Mail shipping can cost $80-$120 depending on where you live.

Fortunately, the insights in this volume are priceless.

Weight .5 lbs
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1 book, 6 copies, 48 copies

Book Information

Comprehensive Deepening Program

by Justice Saint Rain

6 x 9″, 272 pages

Published by Special ideas

 

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  1. Sabrina O’Jack

    It’s a beautiful book and a wonderful resource.

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  3. Virginia

    So much easier to use than the original books!

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