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The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization teaches Raja Yoga Meditation as a way of experiencing peace of mind and a positive approach to life. The Organization provides opportunities for people from all religious and cultural backgrounds to explore their own spirituality and learn skills of reflection and meditation derived from Raja Yoga, which help develop inner calm, clear thinking, and personal well-being.
Across the USA we work with national and local organizations and community groups in such areas as inter-religious dialogue, youth programs, social work, and women’s and men’s groups. BKWSO was established as a USA charity in 1977 and charges no fees for any of its activities, being funded solely by voluntary contributions. The Organization is part of a worldwide network of over 9,000 centers in more than 120 countries, the first of which was founded in India in the 1930s. The BKWSO is a 501.c.3 not-for-profit organization. |
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International CoordinationThe spiritual headquarters of Brahma Kumaris is in Mount Abu, India. At a national level, activities are generally coordinated by local people in alignment with the spiritual principles of Brahma Kumaris, working in accordance with the laws of the land. Activities of international interest are coordinated regionally from offices in London, Moscow, Nairobi, New York and Sydney.
More about Brahma Kumaris Worldwide at our International Website: www.brahmakumaris.org.
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Brahma Kumaris at the UN
Brahma Kumaris, with its spiritual headquarters in Mount Abu, India, comprises a worldwide network of centres in more than 110 countries and is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) of the United Nations accredited with General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). More about our UN related activities and the Official BKUN Website here. |
The role of women as spiritual leadersBrahma Kumaris is the largest spiritual organisation in the world led by women. It was the founder, Prajapita Brahma Baba, who chose to put women in front from the very beginning, and it has set Brahma Kumaris apart on the stage of the world's religions and spiritual organisations. For over 80 years their leadership has been characterised by steady courage, a capacity for forgiveness and a deep commitment to unity.
Although women hold the top administrative positions, the women who hold these positions have always made decisions in partnership with the men. It is a partnership and consensus model of leadership, based on respect, equality and humility. As such, it stands as an exemplar of accomplished and harmonious jurisdiction. |
Mohini Didi,
Additional Administrative Head for the Brahma Kumaris
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Dadi Janki, the Spiritual Head of the Brahma Kumaris, left her body in Mt. Abu, India on March 27, 2020 at 104 years of age. She leaves behind hundreds of thousands who felt she was their true friend. Anyone who had been in a room with her would have experienced her booming voice of authority ringing out with 3 “om shantis”.
For over 80 years she asked audiences on all continents to consider 3 questions: “Who am I?” “Who do I belong to?” and “What is the task of this time?” You are a soul. You belong to God. And this is the time of world transformation. She was a tireless server. From her early days in what is now Pakistan to a few months before her passing, she gave every moment to service, outpacing those who were decades younger. She spoke to princes, prime ministers and those leading ordinary lives as if they were her brothers and sisters, urging them to make their lives worthwhile. She was a spiritual giant, who kept a lamp of hope lit for humanity. She showed us how to live with love and ultimately how to die with dignity |
