David Wants to Fly trailer_english.m4v

David, a young filmmaker in search of inspiration, decides to try Transcendental Meditation after all, his idol, director David Lynch, has assured him personally that TM is a source of creativity and the key to success. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of TM, promised creativity, health, professional success, world peace and no less than heaven on earth.

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[m0nkeypill]

SO glad to finally see an accurate film exposing one of the largest, most dangerous cults of our time. I was involved in this movement for nearly 15 years and was on their local board of advisers too. Trust me: complete rubbish. All about mind-control and money. Took me years to deprogram from this group. Don't let them sucker you. Trust yourself and let your true inner guide direct you. Save your money and your sanity and learn a true meditation technique for free, like insight or mindfulness.

[m0nkeypill]

CULT CHECKLIST (SHORT) -Charismatic leader who should be obeyed -Exorbitant costs (duh!) -The goal is always in the future ("buy another technique") -Blame the victim when results are not forthcoming ("you are not pure enough-buy another technique") -Exclusive (TM is the ONLY effective technique) -Grandiosity of mission (Visions of world peace, heaven on earth, levitation...) -Preoccupation with bringing in new members (oh yeah) -Highly litigious (you bet) -Claims which never materialize

[olskos]

My life has taken a big turn for the better after I started doing TM, that is for sure. I think spiritual organizations are like beehives, they can help a lot of people grow, but they will always have aspects criticized by outsiders

[ladster3]

@Dina206EX2

"Peer Reviewed" like when Chorpa denied having a financial interest in the Ayurvedic remedies he published about?

Or MIUs OWN researchers who "outed" the shaky statistical methods they used?

Dina, you sound EXACTLY like some of the most "fanatical, outspoken defenders of the TM Faith" I knew out in Fairfield. The same ones whose names I now recognize among the premier TM exposers, rebukers & plaintiffs.

Science & money use discreet quantities, "TRANSCENDENCE" can't change that.

[m0nkeypill]

@mountainsofpeace There is also peer-reviewed research on repeating a variety of different sounds that are even more effective at inducing relaxation and stress reduction than the TM technique. So why pay thousands for mantras and techniques and potions when you don't need to? Answer: YOU DON'T! Sadly the distorted view lies in you. The film lays it out beautifully. Yes, trust the research, by all means. But above all, TRUST YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE!

[m0nkeypill]

@shaniring Strangely and wonderfully, no experience is wasted on the path; even being victimized. I urge you to let go of any feelings of guilt, shame or confusion and love yourself. You are not alone. The Real Truth of your Self is still and always will be right there where you are at every moment. Take the time every day to sit still and follow your breath without judgement. Just follow the breath innocently. This will settle the busy mind and help you "see" your path more clearly.

[m0nkeypill]

@silverkrishna I want to tell you from my heart that it's ok to be honest with yourself and face the truth. Nothing will happen. I've been there. Who you truly are is beyond any fear, guilt or confusion. You don't need TM to realize your enlightenment. In fact, TM delayed it for me. Your enlightenment is always there waiting for discovery. No group or power in the universe can take you away from your Self. Relax in the trust of knowing this is so. When the urge is strong, the way will be made.

[m0nkeypill]

@Dina206EX2 The only "confusion" I experienced was with all the contradictory hooha preached by the Movement. Clarity eventually came when I broke through my fear (caused by TM indoctrination) and trusted myself to face the reality of the cult.

Many people are incapable of admitting they are wrong and have been victimized. It's embarrassing, especially with TM where you become a preacher for the cause an try to recruit your friends and family.

I wish you Light an Peace.

[shaniring]

I paid for TM to relieve me of stress about 15 years ago and I haven't even had any good come out of it like soooo many others who do it and complain. TM SUCKS!

[shaniring]

@Dina206EX2 THE WHOLE THING IS FRAUDULENT WOMAN!

[m0nkeypill]

@Dina206EX2 Where is the abuse? Do a little research and it's easy to find, even though the "movement" is always working overtime to control and eradicate any honest evidence about the truth of TM. minet . org is a good start.

It's very hard and takes much courage to look the truth in the face. Disillusionment is at first painful, but ultimately freeing.