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A TM Primer and Quiz

When’s the best time to meditate? What’s the best position to sit in for TM practice? Is it possible to meditate even in a noisy place? What if I get sleepy? Why is the TM technique so easy compared to other techniques? What support is there after I take the course? I started TM to reduce stress—what’s the deal with “enlightenment”? Find Answers & Take the Quiz ►

Individual & Society

March 9, 2025

The Urgent Importance of the TM Technique for Leaders in Every Area of Life | 51:48

Peter Lamoureux, Executive Director of International Programs and Lead TM Teacher at the David Lynch Foundation, talks about the urgent need for military, business, and government leaders to have a systematic way to expand their consciousness.

Creativity & the Arts

March 2, 2025

The Challenges and Triumphs of an Acclaimed Novelist and Non-Fiction Writer | 46:28

Sam Mills is an Oxford-educated British novelist and non-fiction writer. She explains how the TM and TM-Sidhi programs helped her deal with the pressure at Oxford and contributed to her success as a writer. Ms. Mills also shares fascinating details about her novels and helpful tips for aspiring writers.

Better Health

February 23, 2025

Living in Balance with Maharishi AyurVeda | 50:24

Author and Maharishi AyurVeda consultant Julia Clarke talks about learning the TM technique when she was 13 years old. Ms. Clarke recalls the benefits she’s received throughout her life and shares her top suggestions for creating healthy daily habits and staying balanced during the change of seasons.

David Lynch Foundation

February 16, 2025

Remembering David Lynch (Part 2) | 51:52

In Part 2 of the celebration of the life of David Lynch, Steven Chanin, Chairman of the Board of the David Lynch Foundation, talks about international travels with Mr. Lynch and the impact of his tours to 16 countries, promoting the benefits of the TM technique for creativity and peace. Highlights include video clips of Mr. Lynch’s discussions with the president of Ukraine and other leaders.

Business

February 9, 2025

The Path to Success of a Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur, Politician, and TM Teacher | 50:14

Nat Goldhaber shares his journey from meeting TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1965 to working directly with Maharishi, teaching the TM technique, and working in education, politics, and business. He shares stories from his years with Maharishi and his inspiration for Maharishi to create MIU, which opened its doors in 1972. He also discusses highlights of his vast, successful, and fulfilling career.

David Lynch Foundation

February 2, 2025

Remembering David Lynch (Part 1) | 50:41

On January 15, 2025, David Lynch—filmmaker, painter, photographer, musician, singer, sound designer, actor, and philanthropist—passed away. An international celebration of his life was streamed live to hundreds of thousands of people around the world. In this talk, we hear personal stories of some of those who worked closely with Mr. Lynch at the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace.

Better Health

December 3, 2023

Veterans Are Taking Back Their Health—and Their Lives | 3:13

With roughly 20 suicides a day, veterans need more effective treatments. TM is gaining recognition as a proven program for post-traumatic stress. The launch of TMforVeterans.org will help more active-duty personnel and veterans take back their lives.

Books

February 8, 2017

New Edition: A Practical Guide to Inner Silence and the Art of Action

The Science of Being and Art of Living, the definitive classic by TM Founder, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, is a guidebook to getting the most from your TM practice and improving your thinking, speaking, behavior, and health. Enjoy Part 2 of an introduction to this definitive classic.

Vedic Knowledge

October 4, 2019

India Honors Maharishi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India honors TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi with a commemorative stamp, for his original contribution to meditation, Yoga, and the revival of the ancient health system of Ayurveda.

Better Health

January 12, 2018

2017 Change-Makers Bring Hope to Chicago, Inner Peace to Veterans, Health to Women at Risk

Our TM heroes are creating positive transformation around the U.S.—bringing the life-saving benefits of TM to women who are victims of assault; turning post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth for veterans; helping Chicago schools reduce violence and improve lives.

Vedic Knowledge

August 1, 2019

A Modern Understanding of the Ancient Principle of Karma

What is karma and how does it work? How can this knowledge help us improve our health, happiness, and personal development? Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., answered these questions in a Facebook Live talk, which has had 2.6 million views since January, 2019.

TM in the News

November 1, 2019

“Silence the Violence” Concert Highlights + Women of Vision Awards, Dec. 3

The latest news from the David Lynch Foundation, from the packed-house benefit concert to teach TM to 10,000 children and families in Washington, D.C., to the upcoming Women of Vision Awards honoring Donna Karan, Deborah-lee Furness, and other remarkable humanitarians.

Better Health

June 27, 2017

Meditating Warrior Testifies to Congress | 6:16

At a U.S. House hearing on post-traumatic stress, Marine veteran Paul Downs tells the story of how TM saved his life.

Science & Research

May 25, 2017

2,800 Join First Nationwide TM Group Meditation | 38:23

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meditate with a large group of 1,000 people or more? Find out from meditators who participated around the country on May 7, 2017.

EnjoyTM.org

May 21, 2017

Think and Act from the Most Profound Level of Life! Learn the TM-Sidhi Program

The TM-Sidhi® program cultures thought and action from deep inner silence, so all we do is more joyful, powerful, and life-supporting.

Creativity & the Arts

May 3, 2017

TM Supercharges My Creativity | 6:44

5 questions for landscape photographer Marty Hulsebos, who finds TM® to be “a stepping stone to timelessness.”

Creativity & the Arts

April 13, 2017

Achieving the Extraordinary

Contemporary icons speak about TM and creative renewal. “It has given me effortless access to unlimited reserves of energy, creativity, and happiness deep within.” —David Lynch

Maharishi

April 13, 2017

Discover Your Own Infinite Source of Creativity Within | 6:43

Maharishi explains the dynamism of silence as the basis for progress in life.

“If we expose our system to this profound rest every day at the same time, then the cycle of rest and activity and freshness gets established. All effort should be made to be regular in meditation.” —Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Personal Growth

11 Ways to Enjoy Your TM Practice on Vacation

Personal Growth

Welcome to Maharishi Yoga Asanas

Science & Research

20 Tips for TM Twice a Day

Better Health

How Is TM Different from Mindfulness, in Practice and Effects?

Better Health

The Benefits of Regular, Twice-Daily Meditation

Enlightenment Series

Cosmic Consciousness—Living the Fullness of Inner Silence and Bliss 24 Hours a Day

Personal Growth

20 Places to Meditate on the Go

Helping Others

Celebrating 50 Years of Teaching TM in African American Communities, 1969–2019

Creativity & the Arts

Continuous Creation

Artist Kuno Vollet creates iconic objects with fullness of emptiness at their center: “TM influenced my art from the beginning, because you have to be so relaxed, not tense, when you do your work… I get into a deeper and deeper state, and it’s just a flow, where there is no disturbance. The art is just being created.”

My Story

Trekking 1000s of Miles with TM

“After a very demanding and exhausting day, nothing is better than knowing that once I sit down to meditate, I will be reinvigorated and any negatives of the day will melt away,” writes Ted Stekkinger.
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