The Science of Being and Art of Living: Transcendental Meditation [Paperback]

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1994

In this landmark book, the world-renowned teacher Maharishi Mahesh Yogi unfolds his vision for bringing life to fulfillment through a simple, effortless technique that can be practiced by anyone. Transcendental Meditation is practiced by 1.5 million people in North America.

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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Worldwide Transcendental Meditation Movement, has established meditation centers in all the major cities of the world. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Plume (December 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452011426
• ISBN-13: 978-0452011427
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #628,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The answer to my questions, August 29, 1999

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This review is from: The Science of Being and Art of Living: Transcendental Meditation (Paperback)

A book which answered many questions which pondered in my mind, and gave me the realization that life IS bliss, and that suffering is foreign to life - A beautifully written book which provides a logical and deep insight into the mechanics of life, and evolution. A must for those already practicing Transcendental Meditation (TM), and also an excellent source for those interested in learning more about it.

84 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Straddling the fence? Read this..., January 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Science of Being and Art of Living: Transcendental Meditation (Paperback)

After the persistent urging of a friend (for over 2 years), I tried reading this book. I made it through about 3 chapters before realizing that to really UNDERSTAND I must EXPERIENCE; so I just paid the money (the fee was $1000 but is less now) and learned the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique.

You will not find any instruction on the "how to" of Transcendental Meditation in any book. The TM technique is an oral tradition and requires one-on-one instruction.

The important thing I want to relay to readers is that most anyone can INTELLECTUALIZE the concepts within this book; but with the EXPERIENCE from a routine TM practice--you will really UNDERSTAND the concepts and incorporate them (and the benefits) into your life without effort.

Before learning the TM technique, this book was interesting to read and talked of "pie in the sky" stuff about WHAT and WHO we humans are; but after learning TM, I generally seemed to have an innate understanding / realization of the message being portrayed.

With or without TM, I recommend this book; however, I am glad I had a persistent friend because I originally thought the whole thing to be crazy and crazy expensive! If you are "straddling the fence" or searching for a better life, read this book to get concise information that you need to make your own decisions about TM.

If you want testimonials, read other books. This book is all meat. TM gives you teeth.

111 of 131 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Misleading Title, Praises to Maharishi, April 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Science of Being and Art of Living: Transcendental Meditation (Paperback)

Its takes a while to get past the front of the book which offers praises of Maharishi, his history and plans to transform the world. Once you get past that (which appears again in the rear of the book) you realize this book does not teach you TM (so why is it in the title?).

There are some helpful things in this book especially if you are new to the spiritual path. But if you are looking for a serious book on meditation in general look elsewhere. This is more on the 'so how are you doing now after learning TM' side.