Guest guest Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Greetings, Has anyone had an experience with TM? I applied to Maharishi University of Management www.MUM.edu recently and was very excited about the school until they informed me that I would have to cease my KY practice while attending. TM is a part of their consciousness-based education model and they offer courses in vedic science and Sanskrit as part of their foundation year. Now, I have practiced a number of spiritudal disciplines and don't mix them, i.e., Buddhist meditation technique with KY meditation, KY kriyas with hatha, etc, but I don't understand why KY would interfere with TM. The only answer I've been able to get is, practicing both might confuse the practitioner because of the " subtleties " of TM practice. This is the answer they give to all who question why TM can't be practiced in conjunction with other spiritual disciplines. I am interested in learning more about TM, but it is not accessible (courses run $2,500), which also bothers me. I found this university to be exceptional in that they offer an organic vegetarian dining hall, with most of the food coming from their own organic farm and greenhouse and a local dairy farm, a one-class-at-a-time block system, and majors in sustainable living, vedic science, and world peace. I'm not so much interested in TM as I am in attending the school, as I haven't found a comparable institution whose philosophies mirror my own. I'm curious to know your opinions about this. Sat Nam, Melissa -- Melissa | Creative and Wellness Arts | www.VirtualGo-ToGirl.com Save the Dates! ~ Saturday, September 15, 2007 Community Yoga Class by donation 6-7.30pm Yoga Social 7.45-9.45pm $15/adv; $21/door Embora Movement & Wellness, 900 Fulton Street, Clinton Hill Visit www.SocialWellness.net/adventures.htm to register online ~ October 21-27, 2007 Vegetarian Restaurant Week www.VegetarianRestaurantWeek.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Sat Nam Melissa, TM was my first meditation experience back in the early 70s and although it is like all practices done sincerely very uplifting and relaxing, it has long been veiled in mystery. The whole initiation thing with a secret mantra that you are not to reveal etc is a very Piscean model but for some the idea of secrecy and specialness cannot be underestimated. The ancient Aruyvedic model that they bring into public consciousness is very valuable and they also have access to many wonderful Indian resources such as physicians who vist the US and alot of information about sustainable agriculture, During My KY teacher training I was also advised not to practice any other Yogas as I might mix up the effects but being the rebellious American that I am I continued to practice Ashtanga a couple of times a week because I enjoyed the combination of energies. Follow your own instincts on this one and realize that you are your own best teacher. I knew that Kundalini Yoga would be my primary practice however all traditions add to our knowlege. Remember that Nanak the founder of Sikhism studied with masters of all traditions to create a new one. As we evolve as humans it is clear that there are many roads up the mountain. How fortunate you are to be able to experience so many aspects of truth, Good Luck on your journey Jane Melissa D Haile <galvanize wrote: Greetings, Has anyone had an experience with TM? I applied to Maharishi University of Management www.MUM.edu recently and was very excited about the school until they informed me that I would have to cease my KY practice while attending. TM is a part of their consciousness-based education model and they offer courses in vedic science and Sanskrit as part of their foundation year. Now, I have practiced a number of spiritudal disciplines and don't mix them, i.e., Buddhist meditation technique with KY meditation, KY kriyas with hatha, etc, but I don't understand why KY would interfere with TM. The only answer I've been able to get is, practicing both might confuse the practitioner because of the " subtleties " of TM practice. This is the answer they give to all who question why TM can't be practiced in conjunction with other spiritual disciplines. I am interested in learning more about TM, but it is not accessible (courses run $2,500), which also bothers me. I found this university to be exceptional in that they offer an organic vegetarian dining hall, with most of the food coming from their own organic farm and greenhouse and a local dairy farm, a one-class-at-a-time block system, and majors in sustainable living, vedic science, and world peace. I'm not so much interested in TM as I am in attending the school, as I haven't found a comparable institution whose philosophies mirror my own. I'm curious to know your opinions about this. Sat Nam, Melissa -- Melissa | Creative and Wellness Arts | www.VirtualGo-ToGirl.com Save the Dates! ~ Saturday, September 15, 2007 Community Yoga Class by donation 6-7.30pm Yoga Social 7.45-9.45pm $15/adv; $21/door Embora Movement & Wellness, 900 Fulton Street, Clinton Hill Visit www.SocialWellness.net/adventures.htm to register online ~ October 21-27, 2007 Vegetarian Restaurant Week www.VegetarianRestaurantWeek.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Hi, I used to practice TM some years back, until I went on to other practices. It is, in its most basic form, a be-the-Witness approach, something that several other techniques teach. However, its main advantages are that it is easy to practice, ideal for the busy-body, and is a good basic technique for one who wants to start out. The stuff they teach to advanced students are also good. I assume they are right when they say they would not prefer this to be mixed with other practices, as it could confuse the seeker. However, I suspect that with your level of experience, that may not hold good. My main quarrel with the Maharishi Foundation is that they have taken this to a very high level of organisational scale, leading to very high maintainace levels, (in turn leading to a charging of high fees) which also inevitably leads to levels of dogmas and do-this-can't-do-that situations. It is for each one of us to judge whether that suits one's temperament. On the other hand, one cannot but admire the work they have done in the areas of teaching simple, back-to-basics lifestlye. I don't know if all this has helped. Khushroo --\ ------ Has anyone had an experience with TM? I applied to Maharishi University of Management www.MUM.edu recently and was very excited about the school until they informed me that I would have to cease my KY practice while attending. TM is a part of their consciousness-based education model and they offer courses in vedic science and Sanskrit as part of their foundation year. Now, I have practiced a number of spiritudal disciplines and don't mix them, i.e., Buddhist meditation technique with KY meditation, KY kriyas with hatha, etc, but I don't understand why KY would interfere with TM. The only answer I've been able to get is, practicing both might confuse the practitioner because of the " subtleties " of TM practice. This is the answer they give to all who question why TM can't be practiced in conjunction with other spiritual disciplines. I am interested in learning more about TM, but it is not accessible (courses run $2,500), which also bothers me. I found this university to be exceptional in that they offer an organic vegetarian dining hall, with most of the food coming from their own organic farm and greenhouse and a local dairy farm, a one-class-at-a-time block system, and majors in sustainable living, vedic science, and world peace. I'm not so much interested in TM as I am in attending the school, as I haven't found a comparable institution whose philosophies mirror my own. I'm curious to know your opinions about this. Sat Nam, Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Sat Nam Melissa, I am familiar with the Universities there in Fairfield and can imagine that it would be difficult to find such a match to your interests in other institutions. Before I came to Kundalini Yoga I practiced TM diligently for 6+ years. Every day, I would practice TM for 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes before dinner. This was my first introduction to formal meditation. My understanding from that practice is that TM is a technique that deeply relaxes your nervous system to allow your body and psyche to reach a deep experience of rest and calm that is different than sleep. I did experience the release of patterned thoughts and anxieties through this technique although it was very subtle. I practiced with a small group for most of that time, primarily with other women who had grown up in Fairfield and were raised with the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the TM community. At the time that I practiced TM it was very helpful for me and helped me stay balanced and calm, as well as energized through a very demanding period in my life. I think your decision is one that only you can answer from your intuitive wisdom regarding whether or not TM and Kundalini Yoga would create tension within your nervous system and psyche. My own experience tells me two things: I have been able to journey the deepest into my own self and into my relationship with God through devoting my self to one path and sticking with the technology presented in that path through thick and thin. After practicing TM for 6+ years, I slowly grew out of it as a technique. I felt that my lower three chakras and my upper chakras had become separated. TM creates a condition in which the ego can “die”. I don’t know exactly what this means, but what I experience is that as humans, we need our ego to function in this world. Our positive ego is our organizing principle, it is what allows us to make decisions and process the multitude of stimuli that we receive. Spiritual practice is not necessarily about the death of the ego, but about balance and tuning your wisdom centers in appropriate ratio. It may be helpful to ask to speak to some of the students that currently attend the school to see what the reality of the practice of TM is in the daily life of the school. I wish you the best of luck in your decision and your journey— Sat Nam, Sunder Kaur Live in the Place of Your Highest Potential Sunder Kaur Khalsa Founder WaterMakeFire sunderkaur www.watermakefire.com Add me to your address book... Want a signature like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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