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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 ►

Enlightenment Series

September 9, 2021

The Ultimate Stage of Personal Growth: Supreme Enlightenment in Unity Consciousness

“Unity is complete enlightenment, the spontaneous uncontrived ability to look at nature and the entire creation from the perspective of Wholeness,” writes Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.R.R., in this excerpt from his new best-selling book. Dr. Nader is the global leader of the teaching of Transcendental Meditation and related programs by 120 nonprofit organizations around the world.

Maharishi

September 7, 2021

Harmony of Differences and Waves of Bliss—the Most Highly Evolved State of Human Existence | 24:08

In this historic talk from 1970, TM Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi explains the growth of the ultimate state of enlightenment: “Unity dominates in perception, in thinking, in action, and this is what is called behaving in Unity—walking and talking and perceiving, experiencing all in terms of Unity.”

Maharishi

September 5, 2021

Historic Video: Buckminster Fuller and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi | 51:58

R. Buckminster Fuller discusses his perspective on the importance of Maharishi’s teaching of the TM technique for the progress of Western society at their 1971 talk at the University of Massachusetts. Bob Roth, David Lynch Foundation CEO, and TM Talks host Mario Orsatti share video highlights of this significant meeting.

Helping Others

August 29, 2021

Helping a Country Suffering from the Trauma of War: The Armenia Recovery Now Project | 50:05

Greg Monokian and Rouzanna Vardanyan discuss the experience of helping a country recover from the trauma of war through the TM program. In coordination with national and provincial governments and NGOs, they and other TM teachers are bringing relief to the Armenian people after years of regional conflict.

Better Health

August 22, 2021

Healing America: How Meditation Can Help Government Leaders and the Country As a Whole | 53:28

U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13), a leader in the House of Representatives, shares how meditation can help us meet today’s challenges: “Let’s take some time, 20 minutes twice a day, to go inward. That’s the call—the journey inward. That meets the moment more than anything.” This encore episode originally aired July 12, 2020.

Personal Growth

August 15, 2021

Supporting Young People in Their Pursuit of Happiness | 51:31

William Stixrud, Ph.D., and Ned Johnson talk about their new book, What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home. Dr. Stixrud is a neuropsychologist on the faculty of Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University School of Medicine, and Mr. Johnson is the founder of PrepMatters, which provides tutoring, academic planning, and test preparation.

Creativity & the Arts

March 27, 2019

Creative Secrets from Oscar-Winning Director of Green Book, Peter Farrelly | 2:15

The writer-director—who won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay for Green Book—shared insights and laughs with MFA students as a guest lecturer for the David Lynch Screenwriting Program at Maharishi University of Management.

Creativity & the Arts

June 29, 2019

The Poetry of Transcendence

To heal, inspire, and bring joy to your life, world-renowned psychiatrist and best-selling author Dr. Norman Rosenthal launched PoetryRx, a new web-based initiative. He shares his latest post, exploring the indescribable experience of transcending, in poems from around the world.

David Lynch Foundation

January 12, 2019

From the Bronx to Bali, TM Is Transforming Kids’ Lives | 2:57

Enjoy their stories in this heart-warming video. “Before, while studying, I used to get distracted very frequently. But now I am very concentrated, and my health is also improved,” says a young girl from the West Bank.

My Story

February 17, 2015

An Effortless Kind of Happy

“The first time I did TM, I felt like I had come home. Tears ran from my eyes because I felt so deep and so connected.” —Antwan Penn, student at Maharishi University of Management

Maharishi

August 5, 2016

Where Do Thoughts Come From? | 2:34

Maharishi: It is very amazing that even though all of us have been thinking right from the beginning of our life, rarely we have thought, “Where was the thought before we thought it?”

Education

November 1, 2019

Michelangelo’s Sculpture Energizes Awareness

Discover universal principles of consciousness in the magnificent work of Michelangelo, and develop greater creativity and success in your own life. To experience these and other artworks in person, enjoy the MUM Tour of Italy in May 2020.

“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

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Better Health

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Better Health

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Enlightenment Series

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Personal Growth

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Helping Others

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