TM

TM or Transcendental Meditation is a specific form of silent, mantra meditation introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the mid-1950s. The practice involves the use of a mantra and is practiced for 20 minutes twice per day while sitting with one's eyes closed.

History

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi introduced the TM technique and TM movement in India, in the mid-1950s. The Maharishi taught thousands of people during a series of world tours from 1958 to 1965, expressing his teachings in spiritual and religious terms.

Practice

The TM technique involves the use of a silently used sound called a mantra, and is practiced for 20 minutes twice per day. It is taught by certified teachers through a standard course of instruction, which costs a fee that varies by country.

Research and reception

Scientific research on Transcendental Meditation has been conducted at universities and research institutes. These studies have been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and have reported a range of effects, including changes in physiological markers of stress and improved cognitive functioning.

Criticism and controversy

The TM movement has been the subject of various controversies and legal actions. These have included disputes over intellectual property, the nature of its teachings, and the behavior of its organizations.

See also

• Meditation
• Mantra
• Maharishi Mahesh Yogi