Both of these practices are quite popular at least in New Delhi and I have tried both. I used to religiously watch “Awakening with the Brahmakumaris” and episodes of sister Shivani on Youtube. I even tried to connect to the local practice group in my neighborhood, but they were quite unresponsive. Later, I joined the Nichiren Buddhism group as it was close-by, more organized, had more youth members and relatable. Also, I was a bit familiar with the philosophy because of some quotes my aunt had shared with me when I was small, and even benefited from them. Here’s a comparison of the two practices.
| Basis | Nichiren Buddhism | BK’s |
| Type of spiritual workout: | Chanting | Meditation |
| Object/person of worship: | Gohonzon | Shiv baba |
| Perspective on asceticism/material life: | Live with balance- take the middle path | At a higher level, you do take to a monastic existence, is not forced |
| Belief in celibacy: | None | At a higher level. Is not forced |
| Main mantra: | Nam myoho renge kyo | Om shanti |
| Theistic: | No | Yes |
anupriya kukreja 
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