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In Oprah Winfrey’s most recent “What I Know for Sure” column in the February 2012 issue of O Magazine, she talks about her experiences with the Transcendental Meditation program and her visit to Fairfield, Iowa, the home of… Read more

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Three twentysomething entrepreneurs in Fairfield, Iowa, home of Maharishi University of Management, have recently purchased iPhone Life magazine Read more

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Post image for Emily Dickinson: “The Soul’s Superior instants”

Born in Amherst, Massachusetts, Emily Dickinson traveled outside her home village only a few times, outside of Massachusetts but once. After the age of 42, she rarely left her house and yard. She never married. She deliberately chose a life of Read more

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Post image for Oprah Winfrey talks TM with Dr. Mehmet Oz

On December 7, 2011, Oprah Winfrey was featured in a candid, one-on-one interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz as part of his nationally televised “The Dr. Oz Show.” During the interview, she discussed her life after the “Oprah Show,” and her aspirations for the future—including the very positive impact of her practice… Read more

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Eleven-year-old Lawrence Eyre loved tennis from the first moment he set foot on court. He learned to play in the public parks of Moline, Illinois, and in high school he became the Quad-Cities singles and doubles champion. At Yale University he varsity lettered his freshman year… Read more

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Post image for New George Harrison documentary: a boon to the David Lynch Foundation

Martin Scorsese’s stunning two-part documentary, “George Harrison: Living in the Material World,” airs this week on HBO, Oct. 5-6. The film features deeply moving, never-seen-before footage of the early days and pivotal moments in the life of the Beatles…
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Post image for David S. Ware: A jazz musician with “a world of sound”

David S. Ware is an American jazz saxophonist, and a major force in the world of jazz music. A graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, he has led his own jazz quartet since the early 1990s. He began his career on alto, and then switched to baritone, before finally settling on the tenor saxophone as his “musical voice.” Read more

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Post image for Clint Eastwood: TM is a great tool to overcome stress

Iconic actor, director, composer, filmmaker Clint Eastwood has been dedicated to his daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique for more than 40 years. Read more

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“Why don’t you try wandering with me to the Palace of Not-Even-Anything” – Zhuangzi

by Craig Pearson, Ph.D. July 22, 2011
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Zhuangzi, also known as Chuang Tzu, is esteemed alongside Laozi as one of the founders of Daoism in China. His writings also influenced the growth of Chinese Buddhism. Read more

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David Lynch Releases ‘Download for Good’ Charity Compilation

by Bob Roth July 18, 2011
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Download for Good: Music That Changes the World, a unique compilation album featuring music spanning across genres and generations, was released this week. The list of participating musicians is staggering, including… Read more

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Martin Scorsese on his TM practice: “It’s made a difference”

by Mario Orsatti July 7, 2011
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Martin Scorsese is one of the cinema’s most acclaimed directors. Born in New York City in 1942, he was a quiet child with a strong case of asthma, and spent much of his young life alone watching movies. After high school he spent a year in a Catholic seminary preparing to become a priest. He later decided…
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“A state of great quiet and deep satisfaction” – St. Teresa

by Craig Pearson, Ph.D. June 9, 2011
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Born in Avila, in west-central Spain, St. Teresa was one of the greatest women of the Roman Catholic church. She wrote a number of influential books including The Interior Castle and her autobiography, now considered masterpieces. St. Teresa initiated the Carmelite Reform, which restored… Read more

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Rick Cutler: Dancing with the Transcendent

by Guest Author June 9, 2011
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Rick Cutler is certainly well traveled in the world of music. Playing both keyboard and drums from an early age, he graduated from the Julliard School of Music, studied with the jazz great Chick Corea, performed in multiple Broadway shows, such as Hair, The Wiz, and Candide, played alongside the likes of Herbie Hancock… Read more

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George Harrison: Remembering “the quiet Beatle”

by Keith Deboer May 16, 2011
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As we approach the 10th anniversary of his passing, it’s sweet to remember George, his music and his humanity. Of course he is best known for the role he played as the lead guitarist of one of the most popular, influential musical groups in modern history. And his own beautiful compositions keep him as a beloved part of our modern music tradition. Read more

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Paul Horn: The Music of Meditation

by Keith Deboer May 13, 2011
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Known world-wide for his musical innovations in jazz, Paul Horn is considered a founding father of world music. His musical career spans five decades, 50 albums, five Grammy nominations, and… Read more

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Brahms – “In tune with the Infinite”

by Craig Pearson, Ph.D. May 10, 2011
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In his early teens, to support his family, Brahms earned money playing in dance halls and inns around the docks in Hamburg — the same area and the kinds of places where the Beatles would develop their performing skills just over a century later. When Brahms was 20… Read more

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British chess champion: Equipped for life at the top

by admin April 14, 2011
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British chess champion Jonathan Rowson credits his 14-year practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique with preparing him for life at the top of his game. The three-time UK chess champion told The Deccan Herald during a visit to Delhi that he regularly practices Transcendental Meditation. Read more

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Plato – “And this state of the soul is called wisdom”

by Craig Pearson, Ph.D. March 20, 2011
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Plato was his nickname. His real name was Aristocles. He was reportedly called Plato, which means broad, by his wrestling coach, due to his broad shoulders or possibly his wrestling style.
Plato was born to an aristocratic family, with his father’s lineage stretching back to the early kings of Athens. He was about 19 when he met Socrates and become his devoted student. Read more

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Russell Brand finds TM helps deal with the stress of celebrity

by Linda Mainquist March 13, 2011
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English comedian, actor, and author Russell Brand achieved what most people consider two of life’s precious goals—both fame and fortune. But like so many other celebrities, Mr. Brand’s rise to fame did not produce the kind of happiness people often expect. Read more

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British designer Amy Molyneux recommends TM for ‘living your full potential’

by admin March 10, 2011
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British fashion designer Amy Molyneux starts her day with the Transcendental Meditation program, which she describes as “yoga for the brain,” according to a news story in the Sky Showbiz column. Amy and her design partner Percy Parker, who also practices the TM technique, created the fashion label PPQ in 1992 developing a design style that continues to set trends for London’s fashion scene. Read more

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