Peace in Action

Pause for Peace

An initiative to inspire awareness of the stillness and peace that lies inside each of us — and to teach how to pause, reflect and access that peace within.

Begin a meditation

“There are many external crises. It is not always possible to do something about that. But the crises you create in your own mind — at least put a stop to that, and claim back your peace.”

— Dadi Janki

What it is

Anxiety, depression, anger, fear and stress — or peace, stability, calm, joy and clarity? What makes the difference is knowing how to pause, reflect, calm the mind, think objectively and respond from a place of neutrality, kindness and personal mastery.

The Pause for Peace initiative was conceived during a time when Kenya was in deep political crisis. It provides a platform to create peaceful and positive change — an opportunity to pause for a moment and connect with the inner self and with the Divine.

Youth leaders from the slums and institutions in Nairobi, who were looking for peace outside, were invited and given the experience of inner peace. With this profound experience they inspired almost a thousand youths to the Nairobi Centre, then organised programmes across the slums of Nairobi. Seeing the overwhelming success, the project was taken to the 47 counties of Kenya and throughout Africa.

Why pause

The benefits of pausing

A natural antidote to stress
Eases decision-making
Restores our innate creative capacity
Revitalises confidence and faith in the self
Results in a deep state of inner peace, stability and well-being
Strengthens our will to change unwanted habits
Helps us think better, feel better, live better

Where we pause

Pause for Peace everywhere

In the home

A simple practice of pausing and reflecting before acting — creating a harmonious and nurturing atmosphere in the home.

In the classroom

Equipping teachers to encourage children to pause and reflect — creating a peaceful, receptive and creative learning environment.

In the workplace

Encouraging teams to pause and reflect — creating calm, reducing friction, facilitating better decisions and enhanced well-being.

In communities

When we collectively pause, we ignite the spirit of Ubuntu, empowering the highest values in each of us for a more harmonious, peaceful community.

Anywhere

Learning to be centred, fully present and serene, so that each moment, each day, becomes peaceful, productive and fulfilling.

We work with individuals, corporations, women, families, children, youth, prisoners and refugees, to enhance personal resilience and the ability to cope with stress and uncertainty. Programmes have taken place in hospitals, schools, universities, factories, banks, hotels, communities, temples, churches, prisons, orphanages and government offices.

1-minute reflections

Pause with us

Short guided reflections to help you pause, breathe and reconnect with your inner peace.

Soothing waters of peace

Planting Seeds

Flowers

Opening my heart to the Divine

Inner Stillness

Cheerful

Host a Pause for Peace event in your town or city

All Brahma Kumaris events are offered free of charge as a community service. Bookings are essential. Let us know if you would like to collaborate or host an event in your community.

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