The Gathas: The Heart of Mazdayasna

Due to low attendance this event will be rescheduled in September. 

Zoroastrians argue about many things. If you put 10 Zoroastrians in one room, you’ll get 12 opinions, but they will agree on one thing: The Gathas are the very core of our faith. Written by our enigmatic founder thousands of years ago, they remain evergreen and relevant to our faith today. Join scholar and Zoroastrian Pablo Vazquez as they lead you through an exploration of the most important text in our faith and where our beliefs, ethics, and values are most directly found.

About the speaker:  Pablo Vazquez, born in Panama and now living in the United States, is a scholar, author, translator, theologian, lecturer, and proud Zoroastrian. Currently working on their second graduate degree, Pablo’s first degree was a MA in Religions of Asia and Africa from SOAS University of London. While there, they were affiliated with the Shapoorji Pallonji Institute of Zoroastrian Studies where they learned Zoroastrian history, theology, and the Avestan language. Pablo undertook his Sedreh Pooshi/Navjote in July 2018 and has translated the Gathas into a modern and accessible translation published under the title of “The Sacred Gathas of Zarathushtra and the Old Avestan Canon” which was released to critical acclaim. Please visit Pablo’s website, Mazdayasni Online, at https://mazdayasni.com.

“The Sacred Gathas of Zarathushtra and the Old Avestan Canon” can be special ordered from major booksellers in Australia and can be bought online at: https://www.amazon.com.au/Sacred-Gathas-Zarathushtra-Avestan-Canon/dp/1785359614/

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