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| View Larger Image | The Transcendental Meditation TM Book : How to Enjoy the Rest of Your Life | Paperbackby Denise Denniston (Author)
| List Price: | $9.95 | |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Fairfield Pr | | Page Count: | 304 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 01, 1986 | | Sales Rank: | 341,271st |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
This million copy best selling introduction to the Transcendental Meditation Program features entertaining cartoons, question and answer text, and over 40 scientific research charts documenting the effects of this powerful, proven technology for developing full individual potential and creating peace and coherence for the world. Like the TM technique, this book is simple, easy, effortless, effective and fun. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.0 based on 8 reviews)
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The TM Book is a total delight! by Natalie Neal (Idaho, USA)  5 Stars
April 07, 2008
The Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) program of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is the single most effective meditation technique available to gain deep relaxation, eliminate stress, promote good health, increase creativity and intelligence, and attain inner happiness and fulfillment.
More than six million people of all ages, educational backgrounds, cultures and religions have learned the Transcendental Meditation technique. The benefits of the Transcendental Meditation program have been verified by over 600 scientific studies at more than 200 independent research institutions in 35 countries. The Transcendental Meditation technique is easy to learn, enjoyable to practice, and enriches all areas of life. The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, natural, effortless procedure practiced 20 minutes twice a day, sitting comfortably with the eyes closed. This practical, proven meditation procedure requires no effort or concentration, no special skills, and no change of lifestyle.The Transcendental Meditation technique must be learned personally from a certified teacher of the Transcendental Meditation program. The technique cannot be learned from a book, video or audio tape. It has changed my life for the better and I wouldn't trade my experience for anything else in the whole wide world! For more information on how to learn the Transcendental Meditation technique navigate to: http://www.tm.org
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Loved this comprehensive introduction to the Transcendental Meditation Technique by Jeanine Gaines (Walnut Creek, CA USA) 5 Stars
August 04, 2005
Very informative and easy to read. I loved this book because it uses humor to take the mystery out of what can be a very confusing and misunderstood topic. Not intended as a 'how-to' book, "The TM Book" explains what TM is and what it is not. What it is: Easy, Effortless and Unique. What it is not: Religion, Lifestyle or Philosophy. This book introduces the reader to TM's wide range of benefits like decreased blood pressure, better sleep, less stress, better relationships and even lower crime rate! Everyone should get this book and read it!
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Not a big fan of this book at all by Shrone  1 Stars
August 04, 2005
I was very very very very disappointed in this book. It was one huge advertisement for the seminar. And really, just a reiteration of what is on the website. It basically paints the picture of people from all walks of life, doctors, lawyers, stock brokers, athletes, and mothers or anyone who regularly experience high levels of stress, (and dont we all, if we didn't, we would not be living) and how the patented TM technique, helps them exceed their goals, and live in peace.
And here comes transcendental meditation to the rescue!!!!! In just 15 minutes, twice a day, if you use this special technique, (and only a qualified teacher can properly show you this technique, that can only be learned in person, NOT by a book or video or blah blah blah.) your life is saved!!! and you are now a happy camper!!!!
What a joke!!!! I can not beleive I spent five minutes reading this crap.
That is the only saving grace, that it is an easy read, and that it goes quick. It follows a 3rd grade reading type of style. OK, I am exaggerating a bit. But you get the point.
Please, do not buy this book. I truly beleive in the power of meditation, but ANY meditation, done with consistency and practice, is very very powerful, and you will earn the benefits just the same.
Save your pennies on this one people.
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Monotonous by BET  2 Stars
October 04, 2004
The TM Book is supposed to be a how to book on practicing Transcendental Meditation. In all actuality, this book is basically the repetition of the same points in different phrasing, all of which emphasize the same thing. The writers could have gotten the same point through in fifty pages. The authors use an arsenal of graphs and facts to support their claim that TM will change your life physiologically, psychologically, and sociologically. Although the results from the charts seem to be quite good evidence to support their method, the authors give their own interpretation of the data making it less and less unbelievable. The use of illustrations throughout the book gives the reader something to look at and be distracted by. I think the authors strategically placed interesting pictures in the places that they repeated themselves to steal the reader's attention from the monotonous droning of the same information. Using a man asking questions about the method, the authors try to make the seemingly boring book interesting by giving each of the characters individual personalities. The character answering the questions gives long intricate explanations for simple questions, therefore making it seem like the information is important. This book says what the TM technique is not and what it is, which is supposed to be easy and fun, but it never really tells how to do TM. It seems as though it is a ploy to get people to attend TM workshops and spend their money. Through the TM technique, a person supposedly becomes more creative and more relaxed with less and less anxiety and any bad feelings making a person have a feeling of fulfillment. Anybody is supposed to be able to do it, toddlers to the elderly. To me this seems too simple a solution for such a big problem. I would recommend this to a person who actually is thinking about attending one of these TM workshops; otherwise it is just a waste of time.
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gouging 1 Stars
December 18, 2003
I have not read the book but I took TM many years ago and I thought it was expensive then, and that was about $250.00. I practiced TM and did have some excellent results. I can never reveal my mantra but I can tell you that the technique is very simple and you learn how to do it in about 5 minutes. The rest is just performing what you learned as a meditation. I have since gone on to other types of meditation also. But basically, this is a mantra meditation. You can use the universal mantra "Aum" or "OM" for this purpose without spending $1,000. You are paying this money just to get your own mantra which is not to be revealed to anyone.Meditation was meant to be a spiritual experience, bringing you closer to oneness with the all pervading consciousness which is God. Any real meditative goal is really this process. During the course of doing this, there are many benefits, including those discussed by TM. A truly spiritual lesson should not be an opportunity for gouging people. $1,000 is absurd and I have to question the motivations of the organization. Something is not right about that. Ultimately, spiritually-related matters should be free, but understandably, it is not feasible. However, charging excess sums of money is a sin and goes against the spiritual laws. So, if you want to benefit from this meditation, you should sit quietly with back erect and mentally chant your mantra (no specific method is required, just let it come naturally) (e.g., "OM") over and over again. You allow your mind to quiet gently without stress or pressure. Concentrate on the "OM" but don't strain. If you find your mind wandering during the meditation, just gently realize and return to the mantra. Do this for 20 minutes, twice a day. Preferably, in the morning upon awakening and in the afternoon before dinner. Do this, you have saved yourself $1,000 and you are contributing to the spiritual evolution of this planet.If you are truly seeking a spiritual avenue, I suggest you check out the Self Realization Fellowship, reading the Autobiography of a Yogi first. If this doesn't awaken a spiritual desire, then nothing will.
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