Transcendental Meditation: The Essential Teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: The Classic Text

by Jack Forem and Jack Yogi, Maharishi Mahesh;Forem

Book Overview

Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a simple, natural method of allowing the mind to go beyond thoughts and gain access to the silent inner field of creativity, energy, peace, and happiness that is our own essential nature, our Self. Widely known and prescribed by physicians for its powerful stress-reducing effects, TM is much more than that. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1918-2008), who brought TM to the West, said that TM offers any individual not only a gateway to the highest spiritual unfoldment (Enlightenment), but also "sound physical and mental health, greater ability in action, a greater capacity to think clearly, increased efficiency in work, and more loving and rewarding relationships with others." Five million TM practitioners around the world and more than 360 published, peer-reviewed scientific studies have consistently corroborated these lofty claims. Described as "a great book, by far the most comprehensive on the TM Program" when it was a bestseller in its original version, Jack Forem's study of TM became a much-loved classic. This updated edition contains all the features of the original plus much more. Clear, easy-to-read diagrams explain scientific research showing TM's beneficial effect on the brain and a broad spectrum of contemporary concerns, from health, self-actualization, and development of intelligence to post-traumatic stress (PTSD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and much more. In these pages, Oprah Winfrey tells how she has offered TM to everyone on her staff. Dr. Mehmet Oz explains the benefits of TM for heart health. School principals describe the dramatically positive effect on their students when TM is introduced in the classroom. Interviews with celebrities as well as men and women of every age, background, and religion provide a lively testimonial to the efficacy of TM in making anyone's life happier, healthier, and more creative.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401931561
• ISBN13: 9781401931568
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Hay House LLC
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Find out if TM is worth the money for you.

Even though this book is now 35 years old, it is still the best and most inspiring introduction to Transcendental Meditation I know of. The author makes it clear that it is impossible to learn the actual technique from this or any other book, but, as a long time meditator myself, I know that most people I've given the book to have wanted to take an in-person course after reading it. That's because it reveals in a very accessible way the deep principles underlying the mechanics of the technique rather than just reciting a series of testimonials. The technique is worth the time and money needed to take the personal course of instruction, and this book will help you determine if it's for you. It covers everything from the practical benefits of increased energy, productivity, clarity of mind, resistance to disease, harmonious relationships, and world peace to an understanding of how one incredibly simple process could have such an impact.

My experiences with TM support the thesis of Forem's book

I've read most of the popular books on TM. Jack Forem's was the earliest and unique in that Mr. Forem knew the founder of TM, personally.Because of Jack Forem, I started TM, and although some of the ancillary programs associated with TM are beyond my competence, the basic technique really works.I'm grateful to Mr. Forem for introducing me to a very practical technique that doesn't require I adopt new beliefs or lifestyle, and one which has earned the respect of many like myself who look for the sort of proofs demanded by the western scientific paradigm.When I read Forem's book, I had no idea I would ultimately work in the field of biotechnology and health care. I have been intrigued, therefore, that NIH-funded studies, published in respected peer-reviewed journals ( Stroke, Am Jrnl Cardiology ) have documented numerous health benefits - reduction of hypertension and indices of atherosclerosis and CHD from practicing TM 20 minutes twice daily.