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What eastern tradition does transcendental meditation come from?
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According to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who introduced this technique of meditation, it comes from the ancient Vedic tradition in India. The Vedic tradition is the oldest continuous tradition of knowledge on earth. In 2003 it was recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of heritage to humanity. It is a universal body of complete and timeless knowledge encompassing the total field of natural law (underlying intelligence) that governs the entire universe. For this reason there are many names, traditions and principals of the ancient Vedic tradition found in various countries, cultures and religions around the world. The TM technique is derived from the Vedic tradition of ancient India. This technique, over thousands of years, had become distorted and lost its effectiveness. It was then revived in the 1950's, to its original and highly effective form, by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who is the custodian and representative of the Vedic tradition in our generation. In 2003 the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed the Vedic tradition (specifically recitation of the Vedic hymns) a masterpiece of intangible heritage to humanity. http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=21274&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
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What is trancendental meditation?
There are many different kinds of meditation. Transcendental meditation is just one type. It is derived from the Vedic tradition of India was revitalized by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1950's. It is an effortless form of meditation that does not involve concentration or contemplation. It utilizes a mantra ( a personalized but meaningless sound) and is practiced twice a day for 20 minutes. It does not involve any belief or lifestyle changes. A lot of famous people have publically stated that they practice TM. For example; the Beatles, Howard Stern, Clint Eastwood, Jerry Seinfield etc. With proper personal instruction a person can experience a state in which the repetition of the mantra no longer consciuosly occurs and instead the mind is quiet and expereinces the infinite field of energy and intelligence; where all thought originate.The Transcendental Meditation technique a simple, natural, enjoyable procedure to settle the mind, expand awareness and access the limitless reservoir of creativity, energy and intelligence that resides within everyone-for more powerful thinking, heightened well-being and greater efficiency in life. The Transcendental Meditation technique is unlike any other form of meditation, relaxation or self-development, and is distinguished by its effortlessness, naturalness and profound effectiveness. It is the only meditation practice with extensive scientific research verifying benefits for all areas of life. The TM technique is practiced twice daily for 15-20 minutes while sitting quietly and comfortably with eyes closed. It requires no effort or concentration and no special skills or change of lifestyle. During the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique, mind and body spontaneously settle into a unique state of restful alertness-the body becomes deeply relaxed as the mind awakens to it's inner potential. Scientific research studies on the TM technique show that twice-daily experience of this restful alertness alleviates stress and revitalizes mind and body, creating a higher state of health and stimulating the natural growth of creativity, intelligence, inner-happiness and self-sufficiency. The beneficial effects of the Transcendental Meditation program have been verified by over 600 scientific research studies conducted at over 250 independent universities and research institutions worldwide-such as Yale Medical School, Harvard Medical School, Stanford and UCLA-and published in over 350 peer-reviewed scientific journals. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. government agency that oversees medical research, has granted over $24 million for scientists to study the effects of the Transcendental Meditation program for prevention and treatment of heart disease, hypertension and stroke. After nearly 40 years of scientific investigation of the Transcendental Meditation program, all the major findings about the program's benefits have been replicated by independent research. These scientific research studies on the Transcendental Meditation technique have shown that daily practice leads to a wide range of personal benefits-higher IQ, faster reaction time, improved problem solving abilities, decreased anxiety, improved self-esteem, normalized blood pressure, reduced illness and longer lifespan-while creating a more harmonious environment.Some people suggest the Transcendental Meditation organization might be a cult. In my opinion these are baseless claims. Transcendental Meditation is a scientific technique that is practiced by all types of people from all social backgrounds and religions. I have practiced Transcendental Meditation since I was 10 years old - I am now 23 and I never saw any sign of the organization being a cult. TM is great tool for me to be successful in everything I do.I have been practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique for 37 years, and have participated in many of the advanced programs, including TM Teacher Training. I consider the organization that teaches the TM technique to be not only benign but noble and professional, dedicated to the one purpose of making the benefits of meditation available to people everywhere.
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