An introduction to the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique by Dr John Hagelin

http://www.tm.org

10 Facts you should know

1. Simple: The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, effortless mental process practiced for 15-20 minutes twice a day, sitting quietly and comfortably in a chair with the eyes closed.

2. Easily learned: The Transcendental Meditation technique can be easily learned by anyone and is enjoyable to practice.

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3. Immediate benefits: The benefits of the Transcendental Meditation technique are immediate and increase over time. The techniques positive effects—for mind, body and relationships—have been verified by hundreds of research studies conducted at top medical schools and published in over 350 peer-reviewed scientific journals.

4. No belief required: The Transcendental Meditation technique does not involve belief. In fact, you can be thoroughly skeptical and the technique will still be fully effective.

5. Develops the total brain: Brain research shows that the Transcendental Meditation technique develops the total brain, increasing creativity and intelligence and improving decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

6. Not a lifestyle: The Transcendental Meditation technique is not a religion or philosophy and involves no change in lifestyle.

7. Reduces stress and high blood pressure: Medical school research funded by the National Institutes of Health shows that the Transcendental Meditation technique is the most effective mind-body practice for reducing stress and stress-related disorders, including hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and atherosclerosis.

8. Unique: The Transcendental Meditation technique is unlike any other form of meditation or self-development—in practice and results. The technique is distinguished by its naturalness, effortlessness and profound effectiveness.

9. Systematic instruction: The Transcendental Meditation technique is taught by certified teachers through a systematic course of personalized instruction and includes extensive follow-up and support, ensuring that everyone who learns gains maximum benefit.

10. Nonprofit organization: The Transcendental Meditation technique is taught through a nonprofit, tax-exempt educational organization. The organizations goal is to develop the full potential of the individual, minimize the negative impact of stress, and bring unrestricted and fulfilling progress to all areas of society.

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[nick2be]

If its so easy to learn, how come you have to pay $1500. It makes TM stand out as someone who sells happiness. Non-profit gives it a tax-exemption.

Make the training available as open source. That will make it useful for far more people. Isn't that the goal?

[rovingdesertfox]

When I learned this in the 70s I paid $40.

[titmouse0hehehe]

i trust him because he's wearing a suit and sitting in front of books.

[christiantjr]

TM is valid and worth infinitely more than they charge. There are also myriad other techniques which all lead to the same place. I'm not sure how TM has come to charge for their education of the technique, but I'm glad at least someone is doing it in an organized way. Enlightenment is free and available whenever you are ready. If you want formal education in a meditation practice, it is fair to pay a teacher. For God's sake, you will spend much more than this on lattes.

[porphious]

How do you expect a teacher to live; buy food, transport, clothes, shelter etc.... without charging for his/her time involved in teaching you this knowledge which benefits you will receive over a lifetime? TM teachers offer their knowledge to you whenever you seek it after you have paid a simple $1500 or so.

Do you expect UNI lecturers to offer their time and knowledge for free? Ridiculous.

[IDeeAlystiQ]

Oh, and it's easy for people with money, connections, and power to 'bend the unified field' to produce research results that prove just what they say! If someone completely unbiased and not related to them comes up with the same results, then I would yield. But people - don't be ignorant sheep!

[bladdan]

how do u learn Transcendental Meditation, i have adhd

[CrossUniv]

@donna12283 It can be learned for as little as $750 and they have scholarships too. They are non-profit.

[donna12283]

why does it cost $1500 to learn this? What about single moms and their children who really want to learn this,but can't possibly come up with that much money????

[Alfrunk]

Your brains are real though right