![[leland_jensen_portrait.png]] > [!cite] Dr. Leland Jensen >  “… Baha’u'llah tells the searcher after truth to shut the door of friendliness and enmity upon all the people of the earth (_The Seven Valleys_, page 5). The reason for this is that if one has love for a person that person may direct the searcher away from the pathway of investigation. Also, if one doesn’t listen to the proofs of his enemies, he may not be able to find the truth, for it may be possessed only by his enemy. Thus, we must be like the true scientist that examines all of the evidence impassionately, and cling to only that which is true. This is what I did, and this is what every person in the world must do if he is to reach salvation.” — *Letter to Joseph Pepe Remey, November 1975* The **Dr. Leland Jensen Teachings and Commentaries Archive** is a Baha’i site dedicated to learning, teaching, deepening, and research. It focuses on the writings and commentaries of Dr. Leland Jensen, his students, the second International Baha’i Council, and the broader Baha’i Faith. ##### Our Educational Purpose To offer educational and historical resources for those seeking to deepen their understanding — whether investigating the truth, studying the Covenant, or exploring the breadth of the Baha’i Revelation. > [!cite] 'Abdu'l-Baha > In these days, the most important of all things is the guidance of the nations and peoples of the world. Teaching the Cause is of utmost importance for it is the head cornerstone of the foundation itself. — *Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Baha* ##### The Violation of the Hands: A Test for Believers For Baha’is who have navigated the violation of the Hands — or are currently investigating it along with the guardianship — we are building a base of documentation to support that exploration. This includes resources on the role of the Guardian, the International Baha’i Council, its evolution, and the question of Baha’i succession. If you’re unfamiliar with these topics, this is the right place to begin. ##### Teaching Notes and Commentaries Included with our documents, you’ll find important explanations, teaching notes, and commentary to guide your reading and research. > [!NOTE] Teaching Note > Notes and Commentary appear in this format to distinguish them from the main text. They are provided to support your understanding of the material. ##### Building a Knowledge Base The catalogued collection and archive of Dr. Jensen's work includes; - Letters - Essays, articles, and other written pieces - Books and pamphlets - Printed materials - Outlines and notes - Photographs, audio recordings, and videos - Source materials and referenced works cited or promoted by Dr. Jensen These materials are available to read online, download, study, print, and share. **If you have documents to contribute, please contact us.** This site is built from the shared collections of many believers. ##### Archival Information Where available, archival information will be presented in a collapsible format like this: > [!tldr] Details > • Number of pages, versions, other authors, enclosures > • When was it written? What was happening at the time? > • Why was it written? What conversation or event prompted it? > • What is the subject matter? > • What other documents or materials are related to this piece? ##### Document Categories Use the side navigation to explore by document category, letter addressee, or related areas — Other Authors, Resources, Related Materials, and the second International Baha'i Council. Teaching notes and commentary will accompany where needed. If you aren't sure where to begin, use the Featured section for suggested subjects or documents. ##### An Online Archive Built With Shared Documents We have a huge backlog of items we are adding to the site as fast as we are able. If there is something you are looking for, or if there is a question you have, let us know and we'll see if we have it, or can answer your question. Send a message to us > [!info] Do you have something you think should be in this archive? Please share it with us! > We are looking for letters, articles, research papers, fireside class outlines, and deepening materials — most any written material — by Dr. Leland Jensen his students, or the second International Baha'i Council. This archive was started as a desire for everyone to have the same source materials. > > We are also interested in photographs, videotapes, audio recordings, and visual materials. > > We will gladly take a PDF, a scan, jpeg or any other electronic file. > > Let's talk and see if it's something we don't already have and is being planned to be added to the web collection. > > See our [[Wanted for the Archive]] page or use the following link to launch your mail map or write us at "contact (at) leland-jensen (dot) info". > > *At this time we have a huge backlog of items we are adding to the site as fast as we are able. If there is something you are looking for let us know and we'll see if we have it!* *** `Revised: 9 September 2025`