Transcendental Meditation
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Transcendental Meditation is a trademarked form of silent mantra meditation developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, widely promoted for stress reduction and personal development.
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
mantra meditation
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meditation technique ⓘ spiritual practice ⓘ trademarked method ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName | TM NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAssociatedMovement | Transcendental Meditation movement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAssociatedOrganization |
David Lynch Foundation
NERFINISHED
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Global Country of World Peace NERFINISHED ⓘ Maharishi Foundation NERFINISHED ⓘ Maharishi International University NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCreator | Maharishi Mahesh Yogi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCriticismFor |
cult-like organizational features
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high course fees ⓘ quality of supporting research ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced | popularization of mantra meditation in the West ⓘ |
| hasKeyFeature |
eyes-closed practice
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non-religious presentation ⓘ silent mantra repetition ⓘ standardized instruction ⓘ twice-daily practice ⓘ use of personalized mantra ⓘ |
| hasNotablePromoter |
David Lynch
NERFINISHED
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Donovan NERFINISHED ⓘ Mia Farrow NERFINISHED ⓘ The Beatles NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasOriginatorOrganization | Transcendental Meditation movement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPlaceOfOrigin | India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPracticeDuration | about 20 minutes per session ⓘ |
| hasPracticeFrequency | twice daily ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
enhanced cognitive functioning
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improved mental health ⓘ improved physical health ⓘ personal development ⓘ self-actualization ⓘ stress reduction ⓘ |
| hasResearchOn |
academic performance
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anxiety reduction ⓘ blood pressure reduction ⓘ cardiovascular health ⓘ post-traumatic stress disorder ⓘ |
| hasTeachingFormat |
follow-up checking sessions
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personal instruction session ⓘ standardized 7-step course ⓘ |
| hasTrademarkOwner |
Global Country of World Peace
NERFINISHED
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Maharishi Foundation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isMarketedAs |
evidence-based technique
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secular stress-reduction method ⓘ simple natural effortless technique ⓘ |
| requires |
certified TM teacher
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course fee ⓘ |
| wasDevelopedIn | 1950s ⓘ |
| wasPopularizedIn |
1960s
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1970s ⓘ |
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