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Archive for the ‘Transcendental Meditation’ Category

On Transcendental Meditation II: Ayurvedic Medicine

July 31, 2007

The Maharishi likes to have different fingers in different pies. He has tried to develop TM not just into a relaxation technique, but a way of life, with a rival TM version for all of your every-day needs. In this second article of the series, I will be looking at the Movement’s approach to healthcare, […]

Blogroll Update

July 10, 2007

Following the first in my series of articles critiquing Transcendental Meditation, I am adding a new section of TM related links to my blogroll. Transcendental Meditation – The official TM website Transcendental Meditation – article on Wikipedia Transcendental Meditation – article on The Skeptic’s Dictionary Falling Down the TM Rabbit Hole – website written by […]

On Transcendental Meditation I: Nature Support

July 8, 2007

The Transcendental Meditation (TM) Movement was founded in 1957 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Its members practice a meditation technique that originated in ancient India, which they believe improves the health of body and mind, and the quality of one’s relationships and professional life. They also believe that when communities practice TM, it has benefits for […]