The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University recognises the intrinsic spirituality and goodness of every human being and helps people to rediscover that goodness within themselves, encouraging and facilitating the development of spiritual awareness, attitudes, behaviours and skills through a process of lifelong learning.

Recognising the importance of understanding the wider context of human existence, the University's core curriculum addresses the spiritual significance of religious and cultural traditions and explores such themes as life after death, our relationship with God and the purpose of life.

The university organises and participates in dialogues across a wide spectrum of issues promoting peace and understanding in many local and global fora.

Above all, the University emphasises the benefits of moral and spiritual approaches to life, enabling people to develop attitudes and behaviors which stem from shared core values and understanding. Inspired by the vision of a world where people live in harmony with others, the University's purpose is to share that vision of the future while strengthening individual awareness of the dignity and worth inherent in every human being.

The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University is a non-governmental organisation in general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), in consultative status with The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and affiliated to the Department of Public Information (DPI).

History

The University was founded in 1936 by Brahma Baba. Inspired by a series of revelations, Brahma Baba dedicated the remaining 33 years of his life to bringing into reality his vision of people of all cultural, economic and religious backgrounds coming together to rediscover and develop the spiritual dimension of their lives.

In 1951 the University's world headquarters moved to Mount Abu in Rajasthan, India, where it remains to this day. In 1969 Brahma Baba passed away, aged 93, passing the mantle of leadership to Dadi Prakashmani as the Administrative Head of the organization worldwide, and she was subsequently joined by Dadi Janki as Additional Administrative Head.

How is it funded?

Based on the principle that spiritual knowledge is the basic right of every human being and should never have a price tag attached, the University charges no fees for any of its courses or activities. The centres are co-ordinated by people who live and work in the community and volunteer their talents and spare time for the co-ordination and running of centre activities.

Although the University is a registered charity in the UK (Charity No. 269971), it does not raise funds. Finances come from the voluntary contributions of those who have found personal benefit through the University's courses and activities.

Brahma Kumaris Worldwide

BKWSU has more than 4000 centres in over 85 countries. If you would like to find a centre near you, please click on the link below, which will take you to a centre search page on the main website of the Brahma Kumaris

BK centres worldwide