Scientific Research on Transcendental Meditation

Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation is a simple, natural, effortless procedure whereby the mind easily and naturally arrives at the source of thought, the settled state of mind—Transcendental Consciousness—pure consciousness, self-referral consciousness, which is the source of all creative processes.

This process can be likened to a river which naturally and effortlessly flows onto the ocean and gains the status of the ocean. Transcendental Meditation is practised for 15 to 20 minutes in the morning and evening, while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. During this technique the individual’s awareness settles down and experiences a unique state of restful alertness; as the body becomes deeply relaxed, the mind transcends all mental activity to experience the simplest form of awareness—Transcendental Consciousness—where consciousness is open to itself. This is the self-referral state of consciousness.

The experience of Transcendental Consciousness develops the individual’s latent creative potential, while dissolving accumulated stress and fatigue through the deep rest gained during the practice. This experience enlivens within one’s awareness creativity, dynamism, orderliness, and organizing power, which results in increasing effectiveness and success in daily life.

Transcendental Meditation can be easily learnt by anyone. People of all levels of intelligence, belonging to all ages, belonging to all cultures, religions, and educational backgrounds in countries throughout the world practise the technique.

Over 600 scientific research studies at over 200 universities and research institutions in 27 countries throughout the world have confirmed that the technologies of Maharishi’s Vedic Science, including Transcendental Meditation, produce scientifically verifiable benefits leading to the unfoldment of full mental potential, the establishment of perfect health, the creation of more harmonious and life-supporting social behaviour, and the dawn of world peace. These include studies that confirm that the practice of Transcendental Meditation by one per cent of the population of a city or town creates an influence of coherence and harmony, resulting in the reduction of crime, accidents, and other indicators of negative quality of life. In keeping with scientific protocol, this phenomenon was named the Maharishi Effect after its founder, who first predicted it in 1962.

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