Educational Materials · The Main Sequence

The main sequence of courses.

A description of each book of the main sequence as currently studied in Ontario. Anyone can begin at Book 1 at any time.


  1. Cover of Reflections on the Life of the Spirit
    Book 1

    Reflections on the Life of the Spirit

    An introduction to the Bahá'í Writings, meditation on the Word of God, prayer, and the meaning of life and death.

  2. Cover of Arising to Serve
    Book 2

    Arising to Serve

    On the joy of teaching the Faith — through meaningful conversation, home visits, and the spirit of service.

  3. Cover of Teaching Children's Classes, Grade 1
    Book 3

    Teaching Children's Classes, Grade 1

    A study of the spiritual education of children, and preparation to teach a class of one's own.

  4. Cover of The Twin Manifestations
    Book 4

    The Twin Manifestations

    On the lives of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, the inception of a new spiritual age, and the work of the Covenant.

  5. Cover of Releasing the Powers of Junior Youth
    Book 5

    Releasing the Powers of Junior Youth

    Preparation for animating a junior youth group — texts, the qualities of an animator, the rhythm of group life.

  6. Cover of Teaching the Cause
    Book 6

    Teaching the Cause

    On sharing the message of Bahá'u'lláh — its principles, its responsibility, and the moments at which the city of the heart opens.

  7. Cover of Walking Together on a Path of Service
    Book 7

    Walking Together on a Path of Service

    On the accompaniment of others through the institute process — how a friend becomes a tutor.

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You can begin at any time.

If you would like to begin Book 1, we will arrange a study circle with you and friends near you. The book takes about thirty hours to complete and is usually studied in weekly sessions of two or three hours.

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