Research on the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programs

2 papers found

• 1976· Gedrag: Tijdschrift voor Psychologie (Behavior: Journal for Psychology)· Empirical· Collected Papers Vol. 1
  Berg, W. P. van den; and Mulder, B. Psychological research on the effects of the Transcendental Meditation technique on a number of personality variables. Findings also published in Gedrag: Tijdschrift voor Psychologie (Behavior: Journal for Psychology) 4: 206–218, 1976, and DIJK, H. VAN; and Berg, W. P. van den. Begripsvaliditeit van de NPV Zelfwaarderings-schaal. Heymans Bulletins, Psychologische lnstituten R.U., Groningen, the Netherlands, NR: HB-74-147 Ex.

  Subjects practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique were found to develop in self-esteem, ego-strength, satisfaction, and self-actualization.

  • Psychological Health: Decreased Sense of Physical Inadequacy
  • Psychological Health: Decreased Neuroticism
  • Self Development: Greater Self-Esteem
  • + 7 more findings
• 1989· Modern Science and Vedic Science· Theoretical/Review· Collected Papers Vol. 5
  Gelderloos, P.; and Berg, W. P. van den. Maharishi’s TM-Sidhi program: Participating in the infinite creativity of nature to enliven the totality of the cosmic psyche in all aspects of life. Modern Science and Vedic Science 2: 373–412, 1989.

  This paper introduces Maharishi's TM-Sidhi program as the technique to enliven the self-interacting dynamics of consciousness in the awareness of the individual, thus accelerating growth of higher states of consciousness. Scientific research demonstrates that this practice enhances neurophysiological integration and improves psychological functioning. Sociological research also indicates that the group practice of the TM-Sidhi program creates coherence in collective consciousness, resulting in improved quality of life in society.

  • Theoretical Paper—Consciousness: Theoretical and Review Paper—TM-Sidhi program