Welcome
Since 1993, the Global Retreat Centre near Oxford has welcomed thousands of people from across the world. The Centre offers residential and one-day retreats, as well as lectures, seminars and courses on meditation, personal growth and spiritual development.
It is administered by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University UK – a registered charity since 1975. Around the world the Brahma Kumaris work in local communities in more than 120 countries, teaching Raja Yoga Meditation as a way of life to experience peace of mind and a positive approach to life. Locally, our services are offered via an extensive network of professional trained volunteers, right in the heart of communities.
Thought for Today
The Virtue of Patience
Patience is not just about waiting; it's about maintaining a calm demeanour and appreciating life's rhythms without pressing for immediate results. This virtue teaches us the importance of being present and enjoying the unfolding of life's events, recognizing that change is the only constant. By embracing patience, we learn to flow with life's changes rather than resisting them, understanding that each moment of waiting is an opportunity for growth and reflection. As everything transforms in its own time, patience allows us to witness the beauty of life's gradual evolution.
