| "Maharishi has explained that the value of all | | | | thinking and then the source of thought, deep |
| religious holidays, rituals, and prayers is to help us | | | | within the mind. To accomplish this TM utilizes a |
| align our intelligence with the Cosmic Intelligence | | | | thought or mantra that has a sound quality but |
| that governs everything in the universe with | | | | has no meaning attributed to it. To allow the mind |
| perfect order," says Dr. Evan Finkelstein, | | | | to sink to deeper levels of thinking and |
| professor of Maharishi Vedic Science at Maharishi | | | | experience; the silent source of thought within, |
| University of Management (M.U.M.). | | | | the TM technique utilizes a harmonious sound or |
| Dr. Finkelstein has been reading the scriptures of | | | | mantra which is selected by each TM teacher |
| different religions for 37 years. As Maharishi wrote | | | | based on its suitability for each TM student. |
| in Science of Being and Art of Living, "All the | | | | The TM technique comes from the Vedic |
| rituals of the various religions are like the body, | | | | Tradition. This ancient Vedic tradition has its origin |
| and the practice of Transcendental Meditation is | | | | in India and is the oldest continuous tradition of |
| like the spirit. Both are necessary, they should go | | | | knowledge on earth. In 2003 it was recognized by |
| hand in hand." (p. 251). | | | | UNESCO as a masterpiece of heritage to |
| In addition, Maharishi, the founder of the TM | | | | humanity. It is a universal body of complete and |
| technique, has explained that for religious people, | | | | timeless knowledge encompassing the total field |
| the experience of the source of thought or 'pure | | | | of natural law (underlying intelligence) that governs |
| consciousness', will result in a stronger appreciation | | | | the entire universe. For this reason there are |
| of their religion and a deeper understanding of | | | | many names, traditions and principals of the |
| their scriptures and the scriptures of all religions. | | | | ancient Vedic tradition found in various countries, |
| They will begin to experience the Unity that | | | | cultures and religions around the world. The TM |
| harmonizes all the differences and this will result in | | | | technique is derived from the Vedic tradition of |
| peace and fulfillment. Rabbi Alan Green of Beth | | | | ancient India. This technique, over thousands of |
| Israel Synagogue in Winnipeg, Manito says that | | | | years, had become distorted and lost its |
| "Transcendental Meditation has made me a better | | | | effectiveness. It was then revived in the 1950's, |
| rabbi because it has given me an experience and | | | | to its original and highly effective form, by |
| insight into the profound depths of life." | | | | Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who is the custodian and |
| The Transcendental Meditation technique (TM) is | | | | representative of the Vedic tradition in our |
| an effortless mental procedure whereby an | | | | generation. |
| individual experiences increasingly quieter levels of | | | | |