TM and beyond
Once you’ve been practising TM regularly for some time and enjoying it’s benefits, you will become more familiar with experiencing pure consciousness and the expansion of perception that accompanies it.
While TM remains the basis of our practice, there is a series of advanced courses that encourage the development of higher states of consciousness at an accelerated and intensified level. These courses are available to those who have been practising TM regularly for at least two months.
Advanced Techniques
Described by Maharishi as “fertilisers”, the purpose of the Advanced Techniques is to take the experience of TM to an even higher level. Through them, the ability to experience very fine levels of thought more clearly is enhanced. This develops more refined perception which in turn intensifies our development of higher states of consciousness. As the conscious mind becomes more and more infused with pure consciousness, our thoughts and actions spontaneously become more ethical and effective.
There are four Advanced Techniques available and a period of at least two months of regular practice should be allowed between learning each one. They are taught in Lucerne by specially trained teachers who visit the center and hold information sessions where the details of how to learn the Advanced Techniques and their benefits are explained. Let us know if you’d like to be informed of their upcoming visits.
Consciousness
is all there is
This groundbreaking book reveals the fundamentals of happiness, health, and fulfilment in a life well-lived and shows how to accomplish it. It dives into both the philosophical logic and supporting science to explain why consciousness must be primary, matter and energy must be secondary.
TM Sidhi Programme
While the TM Advanced Techniques develop our faculties of perception on the finest levels of thought, the TM Sidhi Programme teaches us how to place the most tender impulses of specific thoughts or intentions in the immediate vicinity of pure consciousness, and then let them sink into pure consciousness. This is a very powerful yet completely effortless training for maximum effectiveness in daily life and spontaneous fulfillment of desires because it integrates “doing” and “non-doing” in a virtually playful manner. The culmination of the TM Sidhi Programme is “Yogic Flying”, an extremely intense experience of deepest inner silence along with most lively outward dynamism, during which the body lifts upwards in short hops. Some further details about this programme are:
- The TM Sidhi course takes place over three weekends and culminates in a full-time 2-week residential block.
- A minimum of two Advanced Techniques should have been learnt and been practiced regularly before beginning this course.
- In practising this programme, the daily meditation sessions are extended to approximately one hour each time; a considerable investment of your time but one which is highly rewarding!
- The TM Sidhi techniques are taught by specially trained teachers who will visit the Lucerne Center from time to time, giving presentations on all the details of how to learn. Contact us directly if you’d like to be informed of their next visit.
Besides the personal benefits you receive from the TM Sidhi Programme, worldwide scientific studies of the so called “Maharishi Effect” has shown repeatedly, that nothing is able to dramatically raise the quality or “coherence” of the surrounding collective consciousness, as a group of meditators practising the TM Sidhi Programme together. The results were measured by the reduction of violent crime, accidents and hostile action in conflict areas. This is why there are many projects around the world working to establish large “coherence groups of Yogic Flyers” in as many places as possible.
“Someone enjoying a higher level of Consciousness understands more, is not bound by past patterns of thinking and behaviour, and thus has more freedom of choice and action.”
Dr Tony Nader
Successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Maharishi’s Vedic Science
When you meditate regularly, possibly also enjoying the TM Advanced Techniques and the TM Sidhi Programme, you may feel inclined to explore your intellectual understanding and development of consciousness in greater depth. This is possible through Maharishi’s Vedic Science, which is presented in a number of video-taped courses. This profound knowledge is imparted in a uniquely clear way which systematically unfolds, directly getting to the bottom of things, yet in an easygoing and humorous manner.
Maharishi, who joined his Vedic Master, Swami Brahmananda Saraswati, after having obtained a university degree in physics, connected the ancient science of consciousness with the latest discoveries of modern science. This was achieved in collaboration with prominent scientists of the time, several of whom were Nobel laureates. Furthermore, he revised, revived and made practically applicable special Vedic disciplines designed to raise and maintain the quality of life. Above all, Maharishi revived the knowledge of Ayurveda, the Vedic health system, working with both western physicians and traditional experts. Please contact us directly if you are interested in learning more about Maharishi’s Vedic Science.
TM Teacher Training
Have you ever considered sharing your passion for Transcendental Meditation with others? When you teach others how to easily and automatically transcend, you provide them with a way to access the innermost Self, resulting in the unfolding of their full potential. Also, as a teacher of TM you personally make great bounds towards fulfilling your own spiritual development. This is because the instruction procedure is designed in such a way that it promotes experiences of higher states of consciousness within the teacher. Thus teaching and learning form a perfect win-win situation.
The Teacher Training Course (TTC) is a full-time 5 ½ month residential course, held in Chanthaburi, Thailand and some other international locations. The cost is USD 19,500* and in order to apply you must already be practising the TM Sidhi Programme for at least three months. Application is upon referral from a TM teacher so it is advisable to be an active member of your local TM community and attend center events frequently. Please contact us directly if you’re interested in becoming a TM teacher!
* Depending on your financial situation, a partial scholarship may be available.
Fulfilment is structured in achievement.
Achievement is structured in action.
Action is structured in thinking.
Thinking is structured in knowledge.
Knowledge is structured in consciousness.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Founder of Transcendental Meditation