Transcendental Meditation: My Cosmic Adventure - The White Rainbow

Transcendental meditation, also popularly known as TM, is a special meditation technique developed by Maharshi Mahesh Yogi.

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Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a technique for avoiding distracting thoughts and promoting a state of relaxed awareness. The late Maharishi Mahesh Yogi derived TM from the ancient Vedic tradition of India. He brought the technique to the U.S. in the 1960s.

While meditating, the person practicing TM sits in a comfortable position with eyes closed and silently repeats a mantra. A mantra is a meaningless sound from the Vedic tradition that’s been assigned by a certified instructor.

According to supporters of TM, when meditating, the ordinary thinking process is “transcended.” It’s replaced by a state of pure consciousness. In this state, the meditator achieves perfect stillness, rest, stability, order, and a complete absence of mental boundaries.

Some studies have found that regular meditation can reduce chronic pain, anxiety, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and the use of health care services. But more study is needed.

Jerry Seinfeld & George Stephanopoulos talk Transcendental Meditation

For more information on the Transcendental Meditation® technique, please visit: www.TM.org