International News

Tagaytay ( Philippines ): Twenty (20) Raja Yoga meditation practitioners attending the Makati Center had a one-and-a-half day in-person retreat at the Brahma Kumaris Retreat Center for Spiritual Learning, Tagaytay City. It was based on the spiritual theme of worldwide Brahma Kumaris: Power of Togetherness through Connection with the Seed. Retreat participants shared the benefits… Read More »

Manila ( Philippines ): Religions for Peace, Manila Church People Ecumenical Fellowship and UniHarmony Partners Manila got together on “Listen to the Science, the People and the Planet” Interfaith Forum and Prayer for COP27. Dr. Lilian J. Sison, an Environmental Scientist Director, UST Office of International Relations and Program President, Religions for Peace Philippines was… Read More »

California ( USA ): Diwali Celebration hosted by Brahma Kumaris Centers of Southern California(Los Angeles & Seal Beach). It was a truly light filled festival – the light of joy, the light of cooperation, the light of peace, and the light of hope. In keeping with the theme of “Igniting the light within,” each performance… Read More »

Authenticity is the quality of being genuine or real. Are you an authentic person? Is this an easy question to answer? Perhaps we all try to be ourselves, yet find ourselves putting on a persona to please others, fit in, or be liked. Join us for a real conversation about the journey to authenticity with Melinda Lewis and… Read More »

Mississauga ( Canada ): With zeal, enthusiasm, a spirit of love and collective co-operation, the Brahma Kumaris embarked to serve the Mississauga community through their first Open House by creating a very welcoming and spiritual environment. The visit started with the “Virtue Wheel” outside the Centre.  It was a great ice breaker and a good… Read More »

Egypt ( Africa ):  An email from the UN office said that the negotiations have been extended. Everybody hopes that by Sunday latest, there will be a document agreed upon by all parties. That’s also one of the major flaws of the UN process; any binding document has to be approved by everybody. As per… Read More »

Guangzhou ( China ): As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,’ the Consulate General of India in Guangzhou organized a special session on ‘Meditation for Stress Management’ in cooperation with Brahma Kumaris. In his welcome address, CG Shambhu Hakki highlighted the importance of Indian meditation and appreciated the role of Brahma Kumaris in spreading awareness… Read More »

Happiness is a Choice Not a Result – Being Happy Is The Only Way To Give Happiness Do you believe it is possible to feel happy and fulfilled constantly? It is possible, but it requires us to pay attention.  Happiness is not determined by what’s happening around you, but rather what’s happening inside you.  Happiness is something we souls are, and it… Read More »

Egypt ( Africa ): The second week of the latest COP meeting and certainty is as elusive as ever. An air of mystery around the negotiations is amplified by some prevarication in public by officials, no doubt due in part to the pressure of discussions going right down to the wire. Then, the vocabulary is mind-bending,… Read More »

Egypt ( Africa ): In a press conference organized by The Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, members from diverse faiths presented the universal principles for climate justice. These 10 Commandments have been defined by the Elijah Interfaith Institute of Israel and try to bring benefit and sustainability to the forefront of the decision-making process. BK… Read More »