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Clint Eastwood: TM is a Great Tool to Overcome Stress

by Mario Orsatti August 9, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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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Howard Stern and David Letterman discuss TM

by Mario Orsatti February 22, 2011
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Prominent radio talk show host Howard Stern sat down recently with CBS “Late Show” host David Letterman for a long talk about the future of the entertainment industry, politics, and life. In the midst of the chat, David turned the discussion the Transcendental Meditation program. Read more

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Catholic priest uses Transcendental Meditation to help orphans in Latin America

by Heather Hartnett January 28, 2011
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“The basic therapy is love. Love is the imperial medicine for any illness or disorder…. When a child closes his eyes and begins to meditate they open themselves to the field of all possibilities, as Maharishi says. The world opens for the child. And then the child discovers their essential nature, which is love.” – Father Gabriel Mejia See video post

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Dr. Oz on how you can overcome the build-up of life’s stresses

by Sam Katz January 11, 2011
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This week the Huffington Post featured on its homepage an article about Dr. Mehmet Oz and his advice for the new year: Meditate. The article included a video of his recent talk on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation program for reducing stress and promoting heart health. See video post

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Caribbean country begins using the TM technique to help rehabilitate its prison inmates

by Keith Deboer December 14, 2010

With its lush, picture-perfect vegetation and beautiful water, the island nation of Dominica has many attributes of a perfect island paradise. Unfortunately, its pristine qualities are marred by a much less desirable record: together with Russia and the United States, Dominica is among the top ten countries with the highest per capita incarceration rates. See video post

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Actor Ben Foster uses TM technique as a resource for energy & creativity

by Keith Deboer December 12, 2010
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Ben Foster is recognized as one of America’s most intelligent, sensitive, and versatile young actors—and he is one of a growing number of performing artists who credits his daily Transcendental Meditation practice with helping him be creative. Read more

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Dear Prudence: Won’t You Come Out to Play?

by Keith Deboer December 4, 2010
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Most people sitting in their room practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique don’t motivate John Lennon and Paul McCartney to write a song. But that’s exactly what happened to Prudence Farrow Bruns when she sat to meditate in Rishikesh, India. Read more

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Can TM help fix our prison system?

by Keith Deboer November 12, 2010

“The system is broken,” says Kevin Roper, who has been incarcerated for twenty-one years. “You can’t change the system, but you can change the people inside it.” A growing number of prison inmates and staff are finding that the Transcendental Meditation program is the way to do it. See video post

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