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The Bahá World News Service reports on activities of the worldwide Bahá community and on events that affect the Bahá Faith or its followers.

Detention of ten Baha’is leads to fears for other prisoners
Concern is growing over the lack of information about the status of 10 Baha'is who were arrested earlier this month in Iran. In addition to worry about their safety, there are fears that charges against these 10 will be used to create false evidence in court against the seven Baha'i leaders who have been held since 2008 and whose trial is set to resume on 7 February. "Our concern is that in...
Young people aim for a "coherent" life as they plan their future
Having a belief system is not so difficult, said 25-year-old Nava, participating in a recent university seminar in Honduras. The challenging part is building your life around your beliefs. More than 1,500 young people addressed this challenge at recent Baha'i gatherings in five countries – Honduras, Italy, Australia, England, and the Philippines. The youth are trying to examine their lives...
Date set for seven Baha'i leaders' next court session
Iranian authorities have notified the lawyers of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders that the next session of their trial will be held on 7 February, the Baha'i International Community learned today. At their first court appearance, held 12 January in Tehran, the charges were read to the seven, who categorically denied the accusations. "While we know little about what actually took place inside...

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Welcome to YBCL

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YBCL is a not-for-profit and non-governmental educational organisation committed to providing unique courses in spiritual and character development.

Enhancing the quality of life through education is the primary mission of YBCL. Education plays an important role in the development and transformation of human reality. The human has a complex reality which is the result of integration of three independent but closely related aspects of the human i.e., the body, mind and soul. All these elements are in need of education and development.

The educational courses offered by YBCL are targeted at all age groups and designed to assist the participant to acquire knowledge, skills and spiritual insight which are prerequisite to a better life style. They assist in achieving harmony between body, mind and soul.

YBCL is a national institution established by the Australian Bahá’í community and its courses are inspired by the spiritual teachings of the Bahá’í Faith.

Women Retreat

YBCL in collaboration with the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Shellharbour have designed a weekend for women to relax and meditate; providing discussions, workshops and interaction with women from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The theme of the retreat will be "Refresh and gladden your spirit" Gaining and maintaining balance of your body, mind and spirit and will includes activities such as Yoga, Prayer and Meditation, Bush-walks, Craft, Music, Tai Chi, Aromatherapy etc.

Junior Youth Peace Camps

Junior Peace Camps are spiritual and moral development camps with primary focus on values education and character building. They are designed to be beneficial, appealing, and appropriate for junior youth from various backgrounds.

KidZ 4 Peace Camps

KidZ 4 Peace Camp

The global events and human experience over the past 50 years have given the quest for peace a new urgency especially for the sake of our children and future generations. It is now widely acknowledged that peace is not just the absence of war but is a holistic concept requiring harmony at all levels of human endeavour. The Kidz 4 Peace Camp is an attempt to nurture attitudes, values and human qualities which will help realize this concept in children.

Ideal Venue for Your Event

Hyde Dunn Lecture Hall

You can hire YBCL campus to hold your special event. Located in the bush lands of the Southern Highlands/NSW, it offers a tranquil environment for retreats, weekend schools, conventions and other types of functions.

The Centre offers a range of facilities which make it ideal to host functions and retreats. Its bush environment provides a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere for residents. Modern sleeping facilities consist of: