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Seinfeld, Comic Icons Support TM for Vets and At-Risk Youth

by Bob Roth July 11, 2012

An all-star lineup of comedians honored legendary talent manager and producer George Shapiro with the David Lynch Foundation’s first annual “Lifetime of Bliss Award” during the foundation’s Night of Comedy, which was held in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 30. Read more

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TM book bestseller wins 2012 Nautilus Book Award

by Mario Orsatti July 5, 2012

The New York Times and Washington Post bestseller Transcendence: Healing and Transformation through Transcendental Meditation has just been named a Nautilus Book Award Silver Winner for 2012. The Nautilus Awards are given out each year to “books that promote spiritual growth, conscious living & positive social change, while at the same time stimulating the imagination… Read more

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“Why is there so much interest in TM?” – an historic NBC interview with Maharishi

by Bob Roth June 28, 2012

In 1973, the legendary NBC news anchor Edwin Newman interviewed Maharishi Mahesh Yogi for the critically-acclaimed program, “Speaking Freely.” Here are excerpted transcripts from that 30-minute show. Read more

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New research: TM Decreases Risk of Heart Disease in Teens

by Mario Orsatti June 12, 2012

In the midst of growing concerns about teens and obesity, a group of researchers from Georgia Health Sciences University have been focusing on a related issue of importance — teen hypertension. Their research diverged from the typical focus on the role of diet and exercise in curbing high rates of heart disease which is especially prevalent among African American teens… Read more

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“One of the 12 Great Places You Have Never Been” – Mother Earth News

by admin June 8, 2012

In the video below, CBS News reports on one of the most remarkable small towns in America–one that Mother Earth Newshas named “One of the 12 great places you have never been.” At the center of this Iowa town’s life is the award-winning Maharishi School and Maharishi University of Management… Read more

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TM in San Francisco Schools Improves Learning and Behavior

by Arielle Feldman June 5, 2012

This video is inspiring. The superintendent of San Francisco’s schools, along with school principals, teachers and students talk about the remarkable changes being experienced in the schools that have instituted the Quiet Time/Transcendental Meditation program. Read more

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Meditation Creativity Peace: A Documentary of David Lynch’s 16-Country Tour

by Julie Eagleton May 30, 2012

Last week I attended the British premiere of an inspiring new documentary: Meditation Creativity Peace featuring the film director David Lynch. Presented by David Lynch Foundation UK at the Curzon Mayfair, the documentary – shot by film students and a camera crew from David Lynch Foundation Television over a two-year period…Read more

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“Meditating Moms: A Silent Revolution” – Huffington Post

by admin May 28, 2012

Who has to have more patience, energy and multitasking talents than your average modern mom? A recent Huffington Post article discusses the challenges mom’s face and why more and more mothers are learning the TM technique. Read more

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PBS to Air TM Benefit Concert Headlined by Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr

by Bob Roth May 18, 2012

The historic, star-studded benefit concert featuring a reunion of former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, which was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in April 2009, has now been edited into a 90-minute video and is airing on PBS affiliate stations nationwide during the next two months. Read more

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Military Leaders, Medical Researchers Promote TM for Resilience and Health

by Bob Roth May 9, 2012

More than 130 military and governmental leaders and medical researchers gathered on May 3rd at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C. for a national summit on “Resilience, the Brain and Meditation.” Read more

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“TM: Good for Oprah and Start-ups” – Forbes

by Mario Orsatti May 2, 2012

Here are excerpts from Peter Cohan’s recent column in Forbes about the Transcendental Meditation program and the spiritual entrepreneur. Read more

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TM Studied for Promoting Resilience Among Military Leaders

by Mario Orsatti April 26, 2012

The military allocates untold monies and resources to treating post-combat stress. Now, for the first time, research is being conducted at the nation’s oldest, private military college, Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, to determine whether the Transcendental Meditation… Read more

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Talks About TM’s Influence on Music

by Mario Orsatti April 19, 2012

This past weekend legendary singer, songwriter and folk-rocker Donovan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with Guns N’ Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Laura Nyro, and The Miracles. Read more

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Paralympic Medalist Daniel Westley Relies on TM to Ease Training Pressures

by Mario Orsatti April 17, 2012
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Daniel Westley is a Canadian athlete who won 12 medals while competing in five Paralympic Games—four of which were gold. Westley says he relied on his daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique to help him compete in the Paralympics… Read more

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Women, Violence and Meditation: Transcending Traumatic Stress

by admin April 11, 2012

Jeanne Ball reports in the Huffington Post about a recent national conference, entitled “Women, Violence and Meditation,” hosted by the David Lynch Foundation’s “Operation Warrior Wellness.” Read more

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TM’s Popularity Surges After Oprah’s TV Show

by Mario Orsatti April 4, 2012

The main TM website—TM.org—was flooded with visitors this past week following Oprah Winfrey’s “Next Chapter” show featuring her visit to the national TM Center… Read more

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Oprah’s Next Chapter: Meditation — In ‘America’s Most Unusual Town’

by admin March 26, 2012

Jeanne Ball reports in the Huffington Post on Oprah Winfrey’s recent television special about her visit to the national center for Transcendental Meditation program in Fairfield, Iowa. Read more

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Conference on Yoga and Naturopathy Focuses on TM and Science

by admin March 16, 2012

The largest international congress on yoga in contemporary society held in February in Bangalore, India, featured a plenary presentation by Robert Schneider, MD, FACC, Director, Institute for Natural Medicine & Prevention at Maharishi University in Fairfield, Iowa. Dr. Schneider… Read more

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Native Americans combating diabetes with Transcendental Meditation

by admin March 9, 2012

Transcendental Meditation is now being used to combat the high rates of type 2 diabetes among Native peoples. Ahmed Mohammed, medical director at the Winnebago Indian Hospital in Nebraska, estimates that up to 66 percent of the Winnebago served by the facility are either type 2 diabetic or pre-diabetic. Read more

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Edutopia: SF School Uses TM to Overcome Problems

by Mario Orsatti February 28, 2012

Edutopia has become a force for innovation in American education. Founded and funded by the The George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), Edutopia is a free, non-profit website that uses blogs, articles and videos to highlights evidence-based strategies that prepare students Read more

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