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MEDITATION is the Mechanism of activating your mind & body towards
Pure consciousness.
Transcending the three dimensional barrier and taking science beyond the
capabilities of human sensory organs eliminated the need to present perceptible
mechanisms of observed phenomena as an acceptance criterion. The advent of
computers has greatly enhanced the capability of the human brain to tackle
complex phenomena that are too formidable to be tackled by the unaided and
unenlightened human brain. Computer can never aspire to acquire the capabilities of
the human brain because the human brain is driven by consciousness which
operates at a speed much faster than the speed of light.
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“Meditation has truly been a great way to unfold our own inner happiness. We find that this inner
contentment overflows into all areas of life: pppeeerrrsssooonnnaaalll,,, fffaaammmiiilllyyy aaannnddd ppprrrooofffeeessssssiiiooonnnaaalll .”
1. It’s Easy and Enjoyable: People of all ages, cultures, and educational
backgrounds can practice this simple, natural, effortless technique whilesitting comfortably for 20-40 minutes twice a day.
2. The Benefits Are Immediate: You’ll begin to notice positive changes within
the first days or weeks, and the benefits add up as the years go by.
3. Clearer Thinking: Develop your full mental potential, improve your memory,
enhance creativity, and sharpen your intellect.
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4. Better Health: Become more rested and relaxed, increase immunity to
disease, reverse the effects of aging, and enjoy greater energy and vitality.
5. More Fulfilling Relationships: Enjoy closer friendships, increased calmness,
more self-confidence, and less anxiety and stress.
6. A Peaceful World: Contribute your share to world peace by reducing your own
stress level and radiating an influence of harmony to your surroundings.
7. Meditate, and forget about meditation when you are active in life.
8. Personal Growth: Experience Transcendental Consciousness at the quietest
level of your mind, and grow toward higher states of consciousness—
enlightenment.
9. Success without Stress: Do less and accomplish more in your professional lifeby increasing your creativity and effectiveness.
10. Uniquely Valuable: No other technique of personal development has been
verified by scientific research to reliably produce such a wide range of
benefits.
Transformation: Choose what you want to be, and begin to achieve it with
the regular practice of the Meditation .
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which have been conducted at over 200 independent research institutions in
35 countries during the past 40 years. For a more complete list,
Mind Development of Intelligence—Increased IQ in University Students
Improved Memory
Increased Use of Hidden Brain Reserves
Increased EEG Coherence During Meditation
Body Physiological Indicators of Deep Rest Reduction of High Blood Pressure
Younger Biological Age
Decreased Insomnia
Reduction of High Cholesterol
Reduced Illness and Medical Expenditures
Decreased Outpatient Visits Indicating Healthier Aging
Decreased Cigarette Smoking
Decreased Alcohol Use
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Relationships Decreased Anxiety
Increased Personal Development
Decreased Depression
Increased Calmness
Professional Life Increased Job Satisfaction
Improved Job Performance
World Decreased Terrorism
Decreased Crime Rate in Cities
Global Awareness on value of lives.
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During the Meditation process, early (sensory) components of the brain’s response are
more widely distributed across the cortex, indicating greater participation of the whole
brain in the response to a stimulus. Reference: Human Physiology 25: 171–180, 1999.
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During the Meditation technique individuals often report the subjective experience of Pure
Consciousness, the state of least excitation of consciousness. This study found that manyexperiences of pure consciousness were associated with periods of natural respiratory
suspension, and that during these respiratory suspension periods individuals displayed
higher mean EEG coherence over all frequencies and brain areas, in contrast to control
periods where subjects voluntarily held their breath. Reference: Psychosomatic Medicine 46:
267–276, 1984.
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Meta-analysis is a procedure for drawing definitive conclusions from large bodies of
research studies. A meta-analysis of all available physiological research on the Meditation
found that the practice of this technique produces a state of deep rest compared to
control conditions, as measured by reduced respiration rate, reduced basal skin conductance
(increased skin resistance), and reduced plasma lactate. Reference: American Psychologist
42: 879–881, 1987.
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Patients with high blood pressure who learned the Meditation program showed a sssiiigggnnniiifffiiicccaaannnttt
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those randomly assigned to a control technique or to those who received health education on
how to reduce blood pressure through diet and exercise. Reference: Hypertension 26: 820–
827, 1995.
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Those who had been regularly practicing the Meditation program showed younger b b b i i i o o o l l l o o o g g g i i i c c c a a a l l l
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the program. Reference: International Journal of Neuroscience 16: 53–58, 1982
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A study of patients seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress problems found that
those who learned the Meditation program showed significant reduction in
insomnia after four months, in contrast to those randomly assigned to receive
psychotherapy. Reference: Journal of Counseling and Development 64: 212–215, 1985.
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Subjects with high cholesterol practicing the Meditation technique showed a significant
reduction in cholesterol levels when compared to a control group. There were no changes
in diet. Reference: Journal of Human Stress 5: 24-27, 1979.
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A study of medical utilization and expenditures found that those who participated
Meditation Showed greatly reduced hospital stays, outpatient hospital visits, and
overall medical expenditures in comparison to norms. Reference: The American Journal of
Managed Care 3: 135–144, 1997.
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Practicing Meditation, in contrast to the average of all other insured persons,
showed a significant reduction in outpatient doctor visits that was even more
pronounced among participants who were older, as indicated by analysis of five
years of medical insurance data. Reference: Psychosomatic Medicine 49: 493–507,
1987.
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A meta-analysis of all research studies on the Meditation program related to
cigarette smoking, in comparison to meta-analyses of standard treatment and
prevention programs for smoking, found a significantly greater rrreeeddduuuccctttiiiooonnn ooofff
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program does not involve any guidance about change in lifestyle or habits.
Reference: Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly 11: 13–87, 1994.
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A meta-analysis of all research studies on the Meditation program related to
alcohol use, in comparison to meta-analyses of standard alcohol treatment and
prevention programs, found a significantly gggrrreeeaaattteeerrr rrreeeddduuuccctttiiiooonnn ooofff aaalllcccooohhhooolll use among
those who learned the Meditation program, even though this program does not
involve any guidance about change in lifestyle or habits. Reference: Alcoholism
Treatment Quarterly 11: 13–87, 1994.
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A statistical meta-analysis of 146 independent study results found that the
Meditation is significantly more effective in reducing trait anxiety than
concentration or contemplation, or other techniques. Reference: Journal of Clinical
Psychology 45: 957–974, 1989.
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University students who Practiced Meditation , in comparison to control students
from another university, increased significantly on three measures of personal
development and psychological health—increased creativity, increased
autonomy, and increased intrinsic spirituality. Participants also improved
significantly on an overall measure of well-being and a measure of psychological
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integration in comparison to the control students. Reference: Modern Science
Science 1: 471–487, 1987.
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Patients suffering from post-traumatic stress problems who learned the Meditation
program showed significant reduction in depression after four months, in
contrast to others who were randomly assigned to receive psychotherapy.
Reference: Journal of Counseling and Development 64: 212–215, 1985.
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Individuals who practiced the Meditation technique showed significantly increased
skin resistance during the practice, in contrast to controls. Skin resistance is an
electrophysiological measure of calmness or restfulness. Reference: Physiology &
Behavior 35: 591–595, 1985.
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Employees who Practiced Meditation showed iiinnncccrrreeeaaassseeeddd j j jooobbb sssaaatttiiisssfffaaaccctttiiiooonnn in
comparison to control subjects. Reference: Academy of Management Journal 17:
362-368, 1974.
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Employees who practiced the Meditation showed improved job performance in
comparison to control subjects. Reference: Academy of Management Journal 17:
362–368, 1974
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Clear thinking is vital for everyone, whether we’re at school, at work, at home, or at
play. The MMMeeedddiiitttaaatttiiiooonnn ttteeeccchhhnnniiiqqquuueee aaawwwaaakkkeeennnsss uuunnntttaaappppppeeeddd rrreeegggiiiooonnnsss ooofff ttthhheee bbbrrraaaiiinnn, producesmore orderly and effective thinking, and naturally unfolds the full creative potential
of our mind.
“The Meditation is easy-to-practice.
Psychologists say we use only five or ten percent of our mental potential.If you had the choice, wouldn’t you rather use your full potential to achieve your goals in
life?
During the practice of the Meditation technique, the mind settles down to experience
quieter and quieter levels of the thinking process, until it experiences the source of
thought—Transcendental Consciousness—a field of infinite creativity and intelligence.
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Scientific research shows that people who are practicing Meditation enjoys clearer
thinking, better memory, an improved ability to focus, and greater creativity.
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It’s even possible for adults to increase their IQ.
People who practice the Meditation technique report that their mind is more alert and that
they are able to stay calm, creative, and focused, even in the midst of dynamic activity.
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What Meditators Say
1. ―Meditation quiets and rests the mind, and in an atmosphere like that creativity
grows naturally.‖
2. ―The most powerful benefit that I’ve experienced from Meditation is that it makesmy mind much sharper. It allows the haziness in my mind to be cleared away so that
everything makes sense to me and connects to my own ideas.‖
3. ― Meditation is like a dail y vacation. It’s a renewal for my body and calms my mind. I
do a lot of writing and speaking, and it has given me a flood of creativity.
4. ―My daily practice of the Meditation technique allows me to draw on deep reserves
of creativity and joy. It gives me the clarity, problem-solving ability, and flexibility
to find opportunities in every business climate and fulfillment in every project.‖