Ruhi Cross-References
Stories from the library matched to each Ruhi Institute book. For tutors, study circle participants, and animators looking for the right story to share at the right point in the curriculum.
Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit
31 storiesAn introduction to prayer, life and death, and the spiritual life. The first step on the path of service.
Book 2: Arising to Serve
1108 storiesOn the joy of teaching the Faith and walking with others. Includes 'The Joy of Teaching' and 'Deepening Themes'.
Book 3: Teaching Children's Classes
59 storiesFor children's class teachers — songs, prayers, virtues, and the patient work of accompanying children in their spiritual education.
Book 4: The Twin Manifestations
183 storiesThe lives of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, the heart of the Faith's history. Foundational reading for every Bahá'í.
Book 5: Releasing the Powers of Junior Youth
121 storiesFor animators of junior youth groups. The spiritual empowerment of 12-15-year-olds and the program that has emerged.
Book 6: Teaching the Cause
1218 storiesOn personal teaching, accompanying souls in their search, and the qualities and attitudes of an effective teacher of the Faith.
Book 7: Walking Together on a Path of Service
46 storiesOn accompaniment — walking with others in the field of service. The qualities and skills of a tutor.
Book 8: The Covenant of Bahá'u'lláh
8 storiesOn the Covenant — the spiritual reality that binds the Bahá'í community together — its origins, its scope, and faithful obedience to it.
Stories are matched two ways: (1) explicit `ruhi:` tags in the story frontmatter, and (2) thematic resonance with each book's themes.