Steven Chanin, Chairman of the Board of the David Lynch Foundation, talks about international travels with David Lynch and the impact of his tours to 16 countries, promoting the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation technique for creativity and peace. Videos of Mr. Lynch’s discussions with the president of Ukraine and other leaders in society are among the highlights.

Mr. Chanin is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the David Lynch Foundation. Now retired, he was Director of Finance for the Ford Foundation and participated in the management of a $3 billion investment portfolio. As the President and CEO of Chanin Consulting Services, he developed trust operations systems for such clients as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Chase Manhattan.

Steve Chanin…talks about international travels with David Lynch and the impact of his tours to 16 countries, promoting the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation technique for creativity and peace.

Mr. Chanin is a graduate of Syracuse University and served on the faculty of the university’s School of Management. He is also a Certified Teacher of the Transcendental Meditation program.

Mario Orsatti, host of TM Talks and U.S. Director of Advanced Techniques of the TM program, interviewed Steven Chanin. This event was broadcast on February 16, 2025.


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