A spiritual and value-based educational institution that helps enlighten individuals on self-development, Brahma Kumaris has gained global recognition. In independent centers and on campuses located throughout India and around the world, Brahma Kumaris teaches the practice of Raja Yoga mediation and facilitates people’s development of deep spiritual connections that prove calming to both mind and body. The institution offers individuals of all backgrounds the opportunity to deepen their understanding of humanistic values, such as tolerance and enthusiasm for learning, in a cooperative and supportive environment. Along with basic instruction in Raja Yoga mediation, courses for schools and hospitals as well business entities are offered. Brahma Kumaris fulfills its goal of social service by helping individuals and groups understand how to effectively manage stress, foster positive thinking, understand relationship management, and guide self-empowerment. Since its inception in 1936, Brahma Kumaris has established two sister organizations to help promote its mission: the Raja Yoga Education and Research Foundation, and the Brahma Kumaris Academy for the Better World. The institution has also set up various wings in academic centers and with faculties around the world that are rooted in the establishment’s own philosophy. Because of the institution’s global perspective, it has worked closely with the United Nations in a wide range of programs that take an ethical and spiritual approach to tackling the world’s most pressing societal issues. More information on the Brahma Kumaris and its foundational courses in mediation along with a detailed history of the institution’s establishment can be found at: www.bkwsu.org/us