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The Transcendental Meditation TM Book : How to Enjoy the Rest of Your Life

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I have to admit, I was expecting a how-to on Transendental Meditiation. This book is 308 pages on why you should pay $1000 to go to a center and learn TM.

TM may be wonderful, but the book actually made me feel wary. I was originally drawn to TM by news reports of lowered blood pressure and stress reduction in practicers The book's emphasis on all the wonderful things you get, with very little effort, and very little detail on how, smacked, just a bit, of secret societies and too-good-to-be-true, $1000, instant-fixs.

And, to be honest, I wasn't looking for a sales tool, I was looking for a how-to, so I feel a little silly and a little duped.

I have not read the book but I took TM many years ago and I thought it was expensive then, and that was about $250.00. I practiced TM and did have some excellent results. I can never reveal my mantra but I can tell you that the technique is very simple and you learn how to do it in about 5 minutes. The rest is just performing what you learned as a meditation. I have since gone on to other types of meditation also. But basically, this is a mantra meditation. You can use the universal mantra "Aum" or "OM" for this purpose without spending $1,000. You are paying this money just to get your own mantra which is not to be revealed to anyone.

Meditation was meant to be a spiritual experience, bringing you closer to oneness with the all pervading consciousness which is God. Any real meditative goal is really this process. During the course of doing this, there are many benefits, including those discussed by TM. A truly spiritual lesson should not be an opportunity for gouging people. $1,000 is absurd and I have to question the motivations of the organization. Something is not right about that. Ultimately, spiritually-related matters should be free, but understandably, it is not feasible. However, charging excess sums of money is a sin and goes against the spiritual laws.

So, if you want to benefit from this meditation, you should sit quietly with back erect and mentally chant your mantra (no specific method is required, just let it come naturally) (e.g., "OM") over and over again. You allow your mind to quiet gently without stress or pressure. Concentrate on the "OM" but don't strain. If you find your mind wandering during the meditation, just gently realize and return to the mantra. Do this for 20 minutes, twice a day. Preferably, in the morning upon awakening and in the afternoon before dinner. Do this, you have saved yourself $1,000 and you are contributing to the spiritual evolution of this planet.

If you are truly seeking a spiritual avenue, I suggest you check out the Self Realization Fellowship, reading the Autobiography of a Yogi first. If this doesn't awaken a spiritual desire, then nothing will.

I was very very very very disappointed in this book. It was one huge advertisement for the seminar. And really, just a reiteration of what is on the website. It basically paints the picture of people from all walks of life, doctors, lawyers, stock brokers, athletes, and mothers or anyone who regularly experience high levels of stress, (and dont we all, if we didn't, we would not be living) and how the patented TM technique, helps them exceed their goals, and live in peace.

And here comes transcendental meditation to the rescue!!!!! In just 15 minutes, twice a day, if you use this special technique, (and only a qualified teacher can properly show you this technique, that can only be learned in person, NOT by a book or video or blah blah blah.) your life is saved!!! and you are now a happy camper!!!!

What a joke!!!! I can not beleive I spent five minutes reading this crap.

That is the only saving grace, that it is an easy read, and that it goes quick. It follows a 3rd grade reading type of style. OK, I am exaggerating a bit. But you get the point.

Please, do not buy this book. I truly beleive in the power of meditation, but ANY meditation, done with consistency and practice, is very very powerful, and you will earn the benefits just the same.

Save your pennies on this one people.

My friend Denise Denniston's TM Book is my absolute favorite on the subject! The Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) program of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is the single most effective meditation technique available to gain deep relaxation, eliminate stress, promote good health, increase creativity and intelligence, and attain inner happiness and fulfillment. More than six million people of all ages, educational backgrounds, cultures and religions have learned the Transcendental Meditation technique. The benefits of the Transcendental Meditation program have been verified by over 600 scientific studies at more than 200 independent research institutions in 35 countries. The Transcendental Meditation technique is easy to learn, enjoyable to practice, and enriches all areas of life. The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, natural, effortless procedure practiced 20 minutes twice a day, sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. This practical, proven meditation procedure requires no effort or concentration, no special skills, and no change of lifestyle.The Transcendental Meditation technique must be learned personally from a certified teacher of the Transcendental Meditation program. The technique cannot be learned from a book, video or audio tape. It has changed my life for the better and I wouldn't trade my experience for anything else in the whole wide world! For more information on how to learn the Transcendental Meditation technique navigate to: [...]

Very informative and easy to read. I loved this book because it uses humor to take the mystery out of what can be a very confusing and misunderstood topic. Not intended as a 'how-to' book, "The TM Book" explains what TM is and what it is not. What it is: Easy, Effortless and Unique. What it is not: Religion, Lifestyle or Philosophy. This book introduces the reader to TM's wide range of benefits like decreased blood pressure, better sleep, less stress, better relationships and even lower crime rate! Everyone should get this book and read it!

This book offers a lot of insight into the benefits of Transcendental Meditation (TM). It is not a how-to book, but there are no how-to books. You can only learn this technique from a qualified instructor.

Denniston's book is a great introduction to the benefits of the TM technique. It is straight forward and easy to follow. A great companion to this book is TM Transcendental Meditation by Robert Roth. Both of these are the premier titles of the Transcendental Meditation Organization (www.tm.org).

The results of TM are immediate. $1,000 is a lot of money to pay to learn this technique, but once you start practicing TM you will feel that every penny was worth it. After just practicing TM once I had so much energy. I went home and cleaned my entire apartment in just a few hours--a chore that used to be an all-day event. Tasks that used to seem demanding became effortless.

Practicing TM also increases your entire well-being. You will feel blissful and happier. Big problems become manageable. Personal stores of the results of TM are also presented.

This book discusses the many benefits of TM including scientific studies that discuss the physiological benefits of the technique. I highly recommend the book.

A simple book which beautifully illustrates and explores the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation technique.