Hindu
Transcendental Meditation (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi)
15/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Major global mantra-meditation movement founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1957). Substantial commercial structure including TM-Sidhi 'yogic flying' courses. Maharishi University of Management.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control4/10
Information Control3/10
Thought Control4/10
Emotional Control4/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — major mantra-meditation movement; substantial commercial structure documented.
Founded
1957
Members
Millions of lifetime TM-takers
Active in
Global, USA
In context
TM popularised by the Beatles' 1968 visit. Operates through a commercial-educational structure with substantial fees for the basic TM course (~$1000) and much higher fees for advanced TM-Sidhi training. Mostly low-moderate control; some ex-member accounts of high-pressure inner-circle dynamics.
Timeline
- 1957Maharishi founds Spiritual Regeneration Movement
- 2008Maharishi dies
Sources
- Joseph Burridge academic work
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