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Transcendental Meditation compared to other techniques
The ability to transcend makes Transcendental Meditation fundamentally different from all other meditation techniques.
Other techniques involve either concentration (by controlling the mind or attention) or contemplation (an active thought process of some kind). As a result, other types of meditation keep the mind active which impedes the transcending process.
Categories of meditation technique
Other kinds of meditation typically involve either contemplation, concentration, watching your thoughts or focusing on your breath or other sensation. In contrast, Transcendental Meditation is a unique, technique that allows your mind to settle down effortlessly ... more
Scientific research
Hundreds of research studies show that Transcendental Meditation produces a range of benefits not found with other techniques. Comparative studies show TM to be the most effective technique for reducing stress and anxiety, gaining inner calm, normalising blood pressure, and promoting self-actualisation. more
Dr Fred Travis, Director, Center for Brain, Consciousness and Cognition: "The Transcending Brain" (6 mins)
Explore the benefits
Jonathan Rowson, British Chess champion:
"After meditating I feel calm, centred and ready to compete - but, more importantly, the technique allows me to 'just play'."
Jonathan Shear PhD, Professor of Philosophy, Virginia Commonwealth University:
"Meditations differ in both their ingredients and their effects, just as medicines do. Lumping them all together as 'essentially the same' is simply a mistake."