The Bahá’í Temple, Emptiness, and Richness: An Example of Cultural Sustainable Heritage

The Bahá’í Temple in Haifa serves as a powerful symbol of cultural sustainability, fostering unity and heritage enhancement without requiring formal worship. A study reveals its significance through historical-religious analysis and fieldwork among Bahá’í communities (2020–2024), emphasizing the role of symbols—both present and absent—in shaping its spiritual impact. While not essential for religious practice, the temple acts as a gathering place that nurtures core Bahá’í principles, including unity. This research highlights how such sites can bridge traditions, offering insights into sustainable heritage through symbolic richness.

Scialdone, M. (2025). The Bahá’í Temple, Emptiness, and Richness: An Example of Cultural Sustainable Heritage. Religions, 16(9), 1124. https://doi.org/10.3390/rel16091124