Peace is found within
Deep within the mind at the source of thought is pure
consciousness—consciousness awake to itself, without thoughts,
without sensory input. It is an orderly, restful, peaceful
state. It’s available to everyone.
During the TM technique, the mind settles down effortlessly,
experiencing quieter and quieter levels of thought. From
time to time, the mind transcends—or “goes beyond”—thought
to the state of pure consciousness. As you continue to meditate
20 minutes twice a day, the qualities of that state—serenity,
steadiness, harmony—permeate your life. Research indicates
that the practice of the TM technique increases calmness
and decreases stress.
Inner peace is not a passive state
True inner peace is the sense of calm and centeredness
needed to be effective in today’s busy world. In sports,
they call it “the zone,” where athletes perform at their
peak while maintaining a calm, comprehensive point of view.
You don’t need to retreat to a mountaintop to find inner
peace. Just practice TM twice a day.
By adding the calming experience of the Transcendental Meditation
technique to your daily routine, inner peace grows. It’s
similar to dying fabric the old-fashioned way—alternately
dipping it in dye and fading it in the sun until it becomes
color fast. In that same way, the alternation of TM and
activity quickly produces a state where you are never overshadowed
by stressful experiences. No matter what problems arise,
you face them with a strong steady state of mind.
Creating Harmony and Peace in Society
World peace has been the long-sought goal of many generations;
yet all attempts by governments, whether through negotiations,
treaties, or arms have failed to create a lasting state
of peace. National governments have lacked the knowledge
of how to utilize their national potential to achieve this
highest, most cherished goal. Extensive scientific research
confirm that Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation and its
advanced programs (the TM-Sidhi program) fulfil the need
for an effective means to create harmony and peace in society.
Research shows that in cities and towns where as little
as one per cent of the population practises Transcendental
Meditation, negative social trends decrease, and positive
trends increase. The results of the scientific research
are:
- Reduced Crime Rate
- Improved Overall Quality of Life of Society
- More Positive Actions of Heads of States
- Improved Economic Trends
- Increased Cooperation between Nations
- Reduced National and International Conflicts
- Reduced Armed Conflicts
- Reduced Terrorism
- Increased Progress Towards Peace
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