Stories and Oral Histories
A Clash of Cultures
“This is a private and personal account of experiences I had in the 1980’s, predominantly in Sydney, Australia and in Rajasthan, India. While these are my individual observations, it is my wish that others may find them intriguing, funny, interesting, easy to relate to, and/or bizarre.”
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Forums
Independent discussion forums and websites have formed part of the wider public conversation about the Brahma Kumaris, including spaces for current and former members, critics and other commentators. The link below is retained as resources for researchers and does not imply endorsement of the content by Brahma Kumaris Research.
Brahma Kumaris Info was established by John Allen, a former and short-term member of the BKs. It is considered quite an "anti" site by many. However, it has been a successful way to engage in communication and healing for those who were unable to find a willing audience to discuss concerns and problems openly within the organisation. The website has established itself as a popular forum for discussing a wide range of issues of interest to BKs, ex-BKs (those who have left the organisation) and friends and family of both.
Oral Histories
Oral histories of BKs from around the world were gathered by Linda Persson as part of the Brahma Kumaris Research project. This material forms part of the project's developing oral-history collection.