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BLISS IS NOT THE PRODUCT OF A SILENT MIND.
A SILENT MIND IS THE PRODUCT OF BLISS.

This Sunday evening at 5:00 p.m., world-renowned Vedic master and my teacher, Thom Knoles, will be conducting a Knowledge Meeting in Hancock Park. All Vedic meditators are welcome. You should arrive early in order to assure yourself of seating. Thom also will be giving an introductory talk that evening at 7:00 and will then conduct the three days of checking during the week. The Hancock Park meetings will take place at the home of Michael Barton, 238 S. Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (map)
Also Sunday, at 10:00 a.m., there will be a special Knowledge Meeting here in Studio City with guest facilitator and initiator, Laura House, newly returned from Initiator Training. Please come to meditate with her and make her feel welcome.
Finally, there will be an Introduction to Meditation talk here in Studio City Monday evening, June 30th at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.

All Studio City events will take place at 4544 Ethel Ave., 91604 (map)

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Jun 15th 2009

Brahmamuhurta: The best time for meditation

From: THE TIMES OF INDIA, 16 June 2009-- Brahmamuhurta is the morning period between 3.30 a.m. and 5.30 a.m. It is suitable for meditation. After a good night's sleep, the mind is refreshed, calm and serene. There is the preponderance of sattva or purity in the mind at this time, as well as in the atmosphere.

May 21st 2009

The God Chemical: Brain Chemistry And Mysticism by Barbara Bradley Hagerty

First of a five-part series: All Things Considered, May 18, 2009 · For much of the 20th century, mainstream science shied away from studying spirituality.

May 13th 2009

UCLA study confirms that meditating strengthens brain

In a study published today in the journal Neurolmage, researchers found that areas of the brain controlling emotion - the hippocampus, the orbito-frontal cortex, the thalamus and the inferior temporal gyrus - were larger among meditators than those in a control group.

Jan 15th 2009

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

"We are not responding to this instant if we are judging any aspect of it. The ego looks for what to criticize. This always involves comparing with the past. But love looks upon the world peacefully and accepts..."

Jan 12th 2009

Stressed men more likely to suffer stroke: study

A Japanese study conducted over 11 years has found that job stress can significantly increase the risk of stroke in men. The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, involved 3,190 men and 3,363 women, aged 65 and younger. They were first interviewed between 1992 and 1995 and were then monitored over the next 11 years.

Dec 31st 2008

Meditation cuts ADHD symptoms in kids - from THE TIMES of INDIA

Meditation cuts ADHD symptoms in kids WASHINGTON: Just 10 minutes of transcendental meditation can help reduce attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in kids, according to a study by the George Washington University.

Dec 30th 2008

New Year's Eve Meditation

Meditate in the New Year On New Year's Eve, we will once again celebrate with Indian sweets, the company of other meditators, a special ceremony to offer up our desires for the new year and a group meditation to ease our way into 2009. We begin at 10:00 p.m., and finish up some time after midnight. All meditators in our tradition are welcome. Please RSVP to Adele by email or phone: 818.907.8767

Dec 2nd 2008

School sees quiet gains as its students meditate - By Rhonda Bodfield, ARIZONA DAILY STAR

For 10 to 20 minutes twice a day, some students and teachers at alternative education programs in the Tucson Unified School District close their eyes and shush their minds. There are no chants or incense sticks or burning candles, although some will use a mantra — a phrase repeated over and over to themselves — to help slow their thoughts. Despite its simplicity, the practitioners report they're seeing significant benefits from Transcendental Meditation, the trademarked technique created by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi more than 50 years ago.

Nov 19th 2008

from Vasishtha's Yoga

Vasishtha's Yoga is a chronicle of the future leader of the Vedic world, Rama, being taught the Vedic perspective by the sage, Vasishtha. The following quote is from a wonderful translation by Swami Venkatesananda. Enjoy.

Nov 1st 2008

Effects of transcendental meditation on mental health: a before-after study

Transcendental meditation is a mental practice to put the body and mind into a state of relaxation and rest. The method was shown to reduce anxiety and stress in previous reports. This study investigates its potential benefits in enhancing mental health of an adult Muslim population.

Oct 28th 2008

Studies show benefits of meditation not all in your head

Meredith Rose had just moved to Los Angeles when the advertising saleswoman decided to give meditation a try. The reason? "I. Was. Stressed," she says matter-of-factly. But a few years later, that's no longer the case for the 27-year-old New York City transplant, thanks to her 20-minute, twice-daily Transcendental Meditation sessions.

Oct 23rd 2008

Meditation gains in time of panic

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. supervisory board member William George is known for preaching profitability. In his spare time, he chants a different kind of mantra while reclining on his leather airplane seat. "The very best time to meditate is on a plane," says George, 66. "I have to go to Europe a lot. If I land at 8 a.m., meditation gives me an opportunity to get deep rest and refocus before my board meeting at 10."

Aug 22nd 2008

VEDA THERAPY COMES TO LOS ANGELES

Veda Therapy, passed down from the ancient texts of ayurveda, is a system of health assessment and therapy which uses acupressure, yoga, massage and pranayam, among other techniques, to help one find optimal health.

Jun 3rd 2008

Heavy marijuana use shrinks brain parts: study

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Long-term heavy use of marijuana may cause two important brain structures to shrink, Australian researchers said on Monday.

Jun 2nd 2008

Meditation: You Say Transcendental, I Say Vedic

By Marisa Maharishi Mahesh Yogi mainstreamed Vedic meditation under the name Transcendental Meditation in 1955, roughly 5000 years after the practice's actual origin. Drawn from the Veda, an ancient Indian body of knowledge predating Hinduism and ...

May 21st 2008

New Dates for Exploring the Veda, Part One

EXPLORING THE VEDA with THOM KNOLES We are pleased to announce the commencement of a course of advanced study, Exploring the Veda, here in Studio City. Veda, the source of yoga, ayurveda, our own meditation and much else, is the ancient record of spiritual experience, the study of which leads to a deep and profound understanding of the laws of nature.

Mar 18th 2008

Jill Taylor's TED Talk

Link through to this video for an inspirational and informative message about the nature of the brain and the nature of life on the planet.

Feb 7th 2008

The Passing of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and His Own Comments on Body Death

Following is a letter written by my teacher, Thom Knoles, to Initiators of Vedic Meditation, in response to an announcement disseminated by the TM organization regarding the passing of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. There also is a link to a a transcription of Maharishi's answer to a student about death in higher states of consciousness from 1970. Please feel free to direct anyone to this who you think would benefit from this discussion. It's all fascinating and highly recommended.

Feb 6th 2008

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Spiritual Leader, Dies

From The New York Times: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who introduced transcendental meditation to the West and gained fame in the 1960s as the spiritual guru to the Beatles, died Tuesday at his home and headquarters in Vlodrop, the Netherlands. He is believed to have been in his 90s. Steven Yellin, a spokesman for the organization, confirmed the Maharishi’s death but did not give a cause.

Jeff Kober Meditation - Vedic Meditation