Avatar Meher Baba's Circle of Friends

Meher Baba (1894-1969) was born to Zoroastrian parents in Sassoon hospital in Pune, India. He had a normal, active childhood, excelling in sports and studies and attending a Christian high school until, in his second year of college, his life-course was altered by his contact with a Muslim Master, Hazrat Babajan. After seeking out several other Muslim and Hindu Masters, he began his life ministry in 1922. Meher Baba gave up speaking in 1925. He let his actions speak for him, living a life of sacrifice and love for God by loving and serving his fellow creatures.

Through Meher Baba’s example, he encouraged his followers from East and West, from diverse religious backgrounds and also outside of organized religions, to do the same, no matter what their religious beliefs or spiritual inclinations were. Meher Baba served the poor, the ill, lepers, and the mentally ill with great compassion for most of his life, interspersing this work with world travels. During those travels he visited the Meher Spiritual Center, which had been established in his name in Myrtle Beach, SC. Avatar Meher Baba's Circle of Friends tries to embody his message of love and service.

"Selfless service and love are twin divine qualities."

Avatar Meher Baba's Circle of Friends (CoF) is an all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing forth truth, love, purity and beauty. Our mission is “We are aspirants who strive to remember Avatar Meher Baba through love, fellowship and service to one and all.”

Fellowship: In 2016 we acquired a 3600 sq foot space in the Myrtle Beach Mall, which we call The Circle Center, directly across the street from the Meher Spiritual Center. We have hosted local speakers and musicians and also those traveling through the area on pilgrimage, crafting or dance parties, birthday celebrations, book releases, memorials, Sahavas and reunions, to name a few. 

Anyone with an idea for a meeting or with something to share with the community could reserve our space. We meet our obligations entirely through donations from participants or through regular contributions from donors.

Many of our Circle events are not sponsored by the Circle of Friends, and what happens within meetings is the responsibility of the event hosts and facilitators. However, their enthusiasm and the love and attention of those who participate is what makes our Circle so dynamic. 

Service: We are a community service organization serving the Myrtle Beach Meher Baba community, and other people in need, by providing information, fellowship, and services. 
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We have worked with individual community members and other community service organizations. We also sponsor fellowship, arts, spiritual, service, and educational programs to nurture our remembrance of Beloved Meher Baba and our enjoyment of His company in our companionship with each other.