Transcendental Meditation
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On January 1, 1958, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi formally launched his worldwide movement. Since then Maharishi has circled the globe many times, teaching his simple Transcendental Meditation technique, writing many books, consulting with leaders of government, including heads of state, and addressing conferences of the world’s leading scientists, educators and intellectuals.
In 1961, Maharishi began courses to train teachers of the Transcendental Meditation program. Today, the Transcendental Meditation technique is still taught in the same systematic way through an easy and enjoyable seven-step course.
In 1964, Maharishi’s first book, Science of Being and Art of Living, was published. This classic has sold over one million copies and has been translated into 15 languages. It speaks just as clearly to readers today and was recently reissued by Plume Books, a division of Penguin Putnam.
In 1971, Maharishi trained 2000 teachers of the Transcendental Meditation program and launched a World Plan to establish TM®Centers in every country. Now Maharishi is building Maharishi Peace Palaces in 3000 major cities of the world to offer the full range of Maharishi Vedic Science programs, and to generate an influence of peace for each community and the world as a whole.
Scientific Validation
Convinced that the positive changes reported by meditators could be verified through scientific methods, Maharishi encouraged scientific research on the Transcendental Meditation program. The first research results were published in Scientific American in 1970. The TM scientists produced the most early research into the effects and benefits of meditation and led the way for the rest of the scientific community in this new field.
Learn to Meditate
The Transcendental Meditation technique is one simple procedure that brings a wide range of benefits to every area of life.
Learning the Transcendental Meditation technique is one of the most enjoyable things you’ll ever do. The program is taught in a standard seven-step course, which includes public lectures, private instruction, and group seminars. You are also eligible to take advantage of a free lifetime follow-up program. You locate a center to learn this techniques - just click here.
This is a paid instructional program. The Transcendental Meditation technique is taught in a standard seven-step course, which includes public lectures, private instruction and group seminars. At each step of instruction, new knowledge is presented to provide a clear understanding of your growing experience.
Introductory Lectures
The seven-step course includes two public lectures describing the benefits and how the technique works, a short interview, and four days of instruction. The first three steps can be taken at any time and are free of charge.
Step 1: Introductory Lecture—A vision of all possibilities through the Transcendental Meditation program (1 hour)
Step 2: Preparatory Lecture—The mechanics and origin of the Transcendental Meditation technique (1 hour)
Step 3: Personal Interview—Interview with a qualified teacher of the Transcendental Meditation program right after the Preparatory Lecture (10-15 minutes)
Four Days of Instruction
The last four steps are always taken on four consecutive days, and include a course fee.
Step 4: Personal Instruction—Learning the Transcendental Meditation technique (1-2 hours)
Step 5: First Day of Checking—Verifying the correctness of the practice and further instruction (1-2 hours)
Step 6: Second Day of Checking—Understanding the mechanics of the Transcendental Meditation technique from personal experiences (1-2 hours)
Step 7: Third Day of Checking—Understanding the mechanics of the development of higher states of consciousness (1-2 hours)
Follow-Up Program
Once you complete the seven-step course, you’ll be invited to attend a group follow-up meeting, held about two weeks later. This meeting allows the teacher to check your meditation, provide additional knowledge based on your daily practice, and to answer any questions you may have.
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