Brahma Kumaris
In the UK, the Brahma Kumaris have been active since the 1970s, with their European headquarters located in London. They operate numerous centers across the country, including in Maidenhead. The Maidenhead community is part of the broader network of Brahma Kumaris centers in the UK, offering meditation courses, spiritual education, and community engagement. They are also involved in interfaith activities, collaborating with various faith groups in the region.
For more information about the Brahma Kumaris in the UK and to find a center near you, you can visit their official website: brahmakumaris.uk.
The Brahma Kumaris are a spiritual movement founded in the 1930s in Hyderabad, Sindh (now in Pakistan) by Lekhraj Kripalani, later known as Brahma Baba. It is a monotheistic and millenarian faith that teaches a form of Raja Yoga meditation, focusing on soul consciousness, purity, and inner peace.
Key beliefs include:
The soul is eternal and inherently pure.
God (Shiv Baba) is the Supreme Soul, a being of light and pure consciousness.
Human history is cyclical, and we are currently in the end of a 5,000-year cycle, known as the Confluence Age, before a spiritual renewal.
Self-transformation leads to world transformation, and meditation is a tool to reconnect with divine virtues.
The Brahma Kumaris are distinctive for being led predominantly by women, with a strong emphasis on celibacy, vegetarianism, and moral living. Their global headquarters is in Mount Abu, India, and they now have centers in over 100 countries.