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In this eye-opening episode of Grief 2 Growth, host Brian Smith sits down with Patricia Saunders, an expert in Transcendental Meditation (TM) and best-selling author, to explore a remarkable idea—can meditation really reduce crime and societal violence?
Patricia has been teaching TM for decades, both in the UK and the US, and is currently at Maharishi International University. Her groundbreaking work, particularly highlighted in her book An Antidote to Violence: Evaluating the Evidence, dives deep into the research behind TM’s potential to transform both individuals and society at large.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• The science behind Transcendental Meditation and how it differs from other forms of meditation.
• How TM has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and create emotional stability.
• Shocking research that reveals how large-scale TM practice has led to reduced crime rates, lower violence, and societal transformation.
• Real-life case studies, including the Invincible America Assembly, where 2,000 people meditated together, resulting in fewer homicides and improved societal well-being.
• Insights into how you can contribute to societal peace by simply adopting a daily meditation practice.
About Our Guest:
Patricia Saunders is a seasoned Transcendental Meditation teacher and a passionate advocate for its societal benefits. She has taught TM in both the UK and the US and is currently based at Maharishi International University. In her book An Antidote to Violence, she presents compelling evidence from peer-reviewed studies showing how meditation can lead to a more peaceful world.
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