The second part of Ann Conlon’s “fairytale” opens with her momentous first sighting of Baba after waiting five long years to meet Him. She expected to be able to see Him for only one hour, but that hour stretched to three hours and then five full days. With her dry wit, she recounts Baba’s delight in a rambunctious, enthusiastic crowd, several stories He shared and what they meant to her, as well as what seemed like a truly confounding direction. After Baba had invited her into a meeting with th...
Jul 18, 2025•26 min
Ann Conlon wittily recounts how she missed her first opportunity to meet Baba in 1958 and her subsequent longing and regret. And then, in 1961 was given an unexpected opportunity to travel to India. Despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles at work, the passport office, and the airlines she finally got to meet Baba. She called it her “fairytale.”
Jul 04, 2025•23 min
Christopher Wilson, April 09, 2025 - Meher Spiritual Center Meher Baba in Spain Meher Baba singled out St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) as one of His favorite Western saints and as a model of how to love Him. In October 1933, He took a group of His Eastern and Western disciples to visit places associated with her life in Avila, saying “I am so happy here.” The group then went to Madrid, where Baba spent two hours at the Prado Museum and was pleased by the paintings of the lives of Jesus and the s...
Jun 20, 2025•57 min
In this light and humor-filled audio, Lud Dimpfl talks about his life with Baba and "the different things Baba put me through." From money matters to false assumptions to the importance of honesty, Lud's delightful stories offer a glimpse into how Baba worked with a determined and devoted lover.
Jun 06, 2025•33 min
Baba’s close disciple and gifted storyteller Eruch Jessawala tackles the riddle that words about God present: How they may delight the mind and increase the longing for God, but they can never explain Him. Eruch starts with the story of a young boy given a description of a wedding yet still has no idea of what a marriage is. He then moves on to God Speaks and its delightfully confounding conclusion: “God cannot be explained, He cannot be argued about, He cannot be theorized, nor can He be discus...
May 16, 2025•18 min
To kickstart his Artist in Residence Program, Charles Haynes talks about storytelling. What is storytelling? What role do stories play in relationship to Baba? In the Baba culture, stories often help us remember and love Him. Charles shares his favorite storytellers from the mandali, the experience of a story vs. an explanation, and the glorious ways in which people feel Baba’s love and divinity through stories of and about Him.
May 02, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Meherjee Karkaria was a longtime disciple of Meher Baba, accompanying Him to Meher Center in both 1952 and 1956. In this recording, Meherjee begins by talking practically about how Baba wants us to be in the world, to lead a “straightforward, honest life.” He goes on to answer questions from the small crowd assembled outside the Lagoon Cabin on Center, touching on topics such as Sufism and helping others, all while feeling Baba’s presence in your life always.
Apr 12, 2025•14 min
In this short, but profound story. Rhoda Dinah shares an incident that brought her to safety through Baba’s loving grace.
Mar 21, 2025•9 min
Meher Baba in Historical Perspective Part Four
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Meher Baba in historical perspective part 3
Feb 08, 2025•59 min
Meher Baba in historical perspective with Jamie Newell
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Meher Baba in historical perspective with Jamie Newell
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 24 min
On October 6th, the Center hosted a virtual Sahavas filled with stories, music, community sharing, and an outpouring of love for the Beloved. Charles Haynes shares with us his memories of his experience meeting Meher Baba on Center in 1958.
Dec 13, 2024•31 min
Adi K Irani giving a talk in Hermosa Beach, CA in May 1970.
Nov 20, 2024•13 min
Adele Wolkin speaking at the Southeast Gathering in April 2000.
Nov 04, 2024•16 min
Charles Joyner shares his story of meeting Meher Baba.
Sep 21, 2024•48 min
Mehera Irani sharing stories of her life with Meher Baba.
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Dilmeher Bhola at Meher Center 6.1.24
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Darwin Shaw at Meher Center October 11, 1974
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Elizabeth Patterson interviewed by Alan Cohen in Dilruba on January 31, 1977.
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
One of Bill LePage’s afternoon talks recording in the original kitchen.
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 3
A live recording from Bhau Kalchuri’s talk on 07-03-95.
Jun 28, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Enjoy a live talk shared at the Meher Center by Naosherwan Anzar.
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Charles Haynes captivates the audience with a heartfelt recounting of his time with Meher Baba in the body and the aftermath of meeting with Him. Charles goes on to share parts of his inner life with Baba and how life with Baba continues to be in the “Now”.
May 15, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
