Current and Upcoming Live Online Courses
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Great Talks by Maharishi: Sept. 19 – Dec. 12. Catch up online
Course Fee: $125/$75
Course Leaders: Buzz Allen and an all-star cast of special guests, including Bob Roth, Candace Badgett, Judy Booth, Dennis Raimondi, and more
Course Dates: Saturdays, Sept. 19 – Dec. 12, 2026, 1:00 – 2:30 pm US Central Time / 7:00 pm UK
Worldwide Times: 2:00 pm Eastern | 1:00 pm Central | 12:00 pm Mountain | 11:00 am Pacific | 8:00 am Hawaii | 7:00 pm UK | 8:00 pm Central Europe | 9:00 pm Eastern Europe / MSK
Free Talk: View the first class from Saturday, September 19 which is posted here.
Overview: Join us for a guided tour through some of Maharishi’s most important and inspiring teachings. This twelve-lesson course features a collection of widely loved talks by Maharishi, enriched by commentary and personal reflections from guest speakers who participated in many of the formative years of the TM movement.
Prerequisites: This course is open to all TM Teachers, TM Sidhas, and TM Meditators.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl will be added to the posted videos.
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Higher States of Consciousness Course: Saturdays, Sept. 12 – Nov. 7, Catch up online
“This was the most experiential course I have ever taken. This is a must for all TM meditators. It will transform your own practice and acts as nourishment for all activities throughout your day.” —CJ
Course Dates: Saturdays, September 12 – November 7, 2026
Worldwide Times: 12:00 pm Eastern | 11:00 am Central | 10:00 am Mountain | 9:00 am Pacific | 6:00 am Hawaii | 5:00 pm UK | 6:00 pm CEST | 7:00 pm EEST / MSK
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
This beautiful course consists of sixteen 45-minute videos by Maharishi, who unfolds the knowledge of higher stages of human development in a fascinating, detailed, and systematic way. Also includes nine live Zoom discussion sessions with MIU Professor Gerry Geer. Learn more
Prerequisites: This course is open to all TM Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles are generated by Deepl.
Already signed up? Fall 2026,Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
PART 3 of Maharishi at the 1968 Lake Tahoe Course: Saturdays Starting October 3
Course Fee: $125/$75
Course Leaders: Professor Keith Wallace, PhD and Susan Seifert
Course Dates: Saturdays, October 3 – January 2, 2027 at 2:30 pm US Central Time
Worldwide Times: 3:30 pm Eastern | 2:30 pm Central | 1:30 pm Mountain | 12:30 pm Pacific | 9:30 am Hawaii | 8:30 pm UK | 9:30 pm CEST | 10:30 pm EEST / MSK
Overview: Did you miss Maharishi’s course from the summer of 1968 which took place near the famous Squaw Valley Ski Resort at Lake Tahoe? If so, join us now! Part 3 covers Maharishi’s inspiring talks from August 12 – 19, 1968. View topics here
Prerequisites: Part 1 and 2 are NOT prerequisites. This course is open to all TM Teachers and TM-Sidhas, plus TM-Meditators familiar with basic terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl will be added to the posted videos.
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The Discovery of Brahman: Maharishi’s Total Knowledge and Brahma Sutras with Dr. Peter Warburton: Aug. 16 – Sept. 24
Course Fee: $125/$75
Course Leaders: Dr. Peter Warburton and with videos by Dr. Vernon Katz from 2017.
Course Dates: Sundays and Thursdays from Sunday, August 16, to Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 1:30 – 3:00 pm US Central Time. Click here to view Lesson One from Sunday, August 16
Worldwide Times: 2:30 pm Eastern | 1:30 pm Central | 12:30 pm Mountain | 11:30 am Pacific | 8:30 am Hawaii | 7:30 pm UK | 8:30 pm Central Europe | 9:30 pm Eastern Europe / MSK
Overview: This is a commemorative course in honor of Dr Vernon Katz. Through the discussions of Dr Katz and Raja Peter, this course brings together Maharishi’s earliest and latest expressions of the complete knowledge and experience of Brahm in a delightful and inspiring manner. And it offers fresh revelations on Maharishi’s life and teaching.
Prerequisites: This course is open to all TM Teachers and TM-Sidhas, plus TM-Meditators familiar with basic terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl will be added to the posted videos.
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*Free Course* Maharishi Vedic Astrology at a Glance: A Five-Lesson Online Self-Study Course.
“Every class is stellar!” —NM
“This course teaches one just how important Jyotish is in guiding our lives.” —JH
Course Fee: Free
“Maharishi Jyotish is that very perfect science which connects the total universal influence on each individual; and each individual’s influence on his surroundings, on his environment, his relationship, his friends, his dear ones, with everything.” —Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
This easy-to-understand 5-lesson course, taught by Dr. Ann Crowell, consists of five 90-minute videos designed specially for beginners. Learn the basic structure and components of a horoscope, including the basic vocabulary and principles of prediction.
Prerequisites: TM Course
Free Online Group Instruction and Practice of Maharishi Yoga Asanas and Pranayama
Course Fee: FREE
We offer two free yoga asana classes each week at the following times. Each 40-minute class is led by Maharishi International University faculty.
• Every Friday at 5 pm Eastern Time, 4 pm Central Time, 3 pm Mountain Time, and 2 pm Pacific Time.
• PLUS Sundays at 11 am Eastern Time, 10 am Central Time, 9 am Mountain Time, and 8 am Pacific Time.
Both sessions are followed by a 20-minute Online Group Meditation.
16-Lesson Course by Maharishi: Looking for the 16-Lesson course created by Maharishi? Click here. Already signed up for the 16-Lesson course? Click here. Now available with subtitles in Spanish, French, German and Russian.
*Free Course* Introduction to Maharishi AyurVeda
Course Fee: FREE
“Very Interesting course. I am looking forward to taking many more courses from MIU.” —CB
This is an 8-lesson, 10-hour self-study course. Ayurveda is the world’s oldest holistic science of health, originating in India thousands of years ago. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s revival of Ayurvedic knowledge, known as Maharishi AyurVeda®, has helped spur worldwide scientific interest in Ayurveda and is contributing to the current trend toward more natural, holistic healthcare. Learn more >
*Free Course* Introduction to Maharishi Vedic Architecture with Jon Lipman, AIA.
Course Fee: FREE
“Highly recommended!” — JR
This 11-lesson introductory course with Jon Lipman, AIA, explores how Maharishi Vedic architecture (also known as Maharishi Vastu® architecture) creates healthy homes, workplaces, and communities by harnessing the power of nature. Includes a live Q&A webinar approximately every six months. Learn more
Prerequisites: None. Suitable for all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers.
Already signed up? View the course webpage.
Online Self-Study Courses
Maharishi’s Historical Talks Series
PART 1 and Part 2 of Maharishi at the 1968 Lake Tahoe Course
Course Fee: $125/$75
Course Leaders: Professor Keith Wallace, PhD and Susan Seifert
Click here to view Maharishi’s Inaugural Address to the Lake Tahoe Course on August 4, 1968.
Overview: Did you miss Maharishi’s course from the summer of 1968 which took place near the famous Squaw Valley Ski Resort at Lake Tahoe? If so, join us now! Come and enjoy Maharishi’s inspiring and complete talks, many of which will be offered for the first time in 58 years!
Prerequisites: This course is open to all TM Teachers and TM-Sidhas, plus TM-Meditators familiar with basic terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl.
Maharishi in 1959 in Los Angeles and New York City
“Absolutely unbelievable great!” –MR; “Amazing!” –JS; “I love this course! It brings everything full circle.” –GK; “Wonderfully fascinating!” –CJ More reviews from previous course.
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Overview: This new course continues the Maharishi in 1959 series with more rare and enlightening talks that Maharishi gave on his first trip to Los Angeles and first trip to New York City. View the titles and topics.
Prerequisite: This is a course for TM Teachers, Sidhas, and Meditators who are comfortable with the terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science. The previous course in this series is not a prerequisite.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl.
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Maharishi in 1959 in New York City
“Absolutely unbelievable great!” –MR; “Amazing!” –JS; “I love this course! It brings everything full circle.” –GK; “Wonderfully fascinating!” –CJ
Twenty-one rare talks to the Spiritual Regeneration Movement by Maharishi — preserved in high quality by the Maharishi Global Archives & Collections at MIU
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Maharishi gave a month of talks during his first visit to NYC. Lecture titles include: Raja Yoga and the Path to Samadhi, The Path of Evolution, The Music of the Soul, and more. View the titles and topics of the 21 talks to be shown in this course.
Prerequisite: This is an advanced course for TM Teachers and graduates of the TM-Sidhi® course, plus those Meditators who have familiarity and comfort with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl.
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Maharishi Jyotish Courses with Dr. Ann Crowell
Maharishi Vedic Astrology at a Glance, for Beginners
“Every class is stellar!” —NM
“This course teaches one just how important Jyotish is in guiding our lives.” —JH
Course Fee: Free
“Maharishi Jyotish is that very perfect science which connects the total universal influence on each individual; and each individual’s influence on his surroundings, on his environment, his relationship, his friends, his dear ones, with everything.” —Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
This easy-to-understand 5-lesson course, taught by Dr. Ann Crowell, consists of five 90-minute videos designed specially for beginners. Learn the basic structure and components of a horoscope, including the basic vocabulary and principles of prediction.
Prerequisites: None
Maharishi Jyotish Foundations, Part One and Part Two
“Beautiful knowledge and well produced!!” —SM
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
These exciting 12-lesson online courses, developed by the Brahmananda Saraswati Jyotish Foundation, offer a comprehensive introduction to Maharishi Jyotish – the timeless, Consciousness-Based system of prediction which can be used to identify and transform trends and tendencies in all areas of our life. They include many recorded presentations by the Maharishi Jyotish Pandits, as well as rare talks by Maharishi, explaining the connection between individual and cosmic intelligence, and more.
They both include 12 1.5-hour recorded presentations by Maharishi Jyotish Pandits and others, including rare talks by Maharishi, explaining the connection between individual and cosmic intelligence; and three 1.5-hour recorded webinars with Dr. Ann Crowell. Learn more about Part 1. Learn more about Part 2.
Already signed up? View Part 1. View Part 2.
Maharishi on Jyotish: The Flow of Consciousness
Course Fee: $125/$75
Course Dates: An online self-study course.
Overview: This course offers 12 exciting newly-released videos by Maharishi from the MERU archives that had not been shown previously in any course or online. It also includes newly-recorded tutorials by the Maharishi Jyotish pandits and talks by Dr. Tony Nader and others. Learn more.
Prerequisites: This course is open to all TM Teachers and TM-Sidhas, plus TM-Meditators familiar with basic terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science. Also a basic understanding of the vocabulary and principles of the Kundali (birth chart) is recommended and is available in 5 free lessons taught in the online seminar: Maharishi Vedic Astrology at a Glance.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl are added to the posted videos.
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Courses by Dr. Bevan Morris
What Maharishi Did in the World–1955 to 2008—& How the World Has Changed
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35-65 for special country discounts)
“Beautiful presentation of the unfoldment of pure knowledge and Maharishi’s contribution to mankind.” —DL
“Amazing stories! I highly recommend this class!” —AW
Overview: Dr. Bevan Morris shares his unique personal memories of Maharishi and reflections on the gifts that Maharishi gave to the world. Learn more.
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Vedic Expressions Used by Maharishi
Course Fee: $75/$40
Overview: Dr. Bevan Morris leads this 8-lesson course which includes learning the expressions and how to pronounce them correctly, and how to understand them in the context of Maharishi Vedic Science. Learn more.
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Maharishi on Vedanta by Dr. Bevan Morris
Course Fee: $75/$40
Overview: Dr. Bevan Morris leads this 8-lesson course which is highlighted with talks by Maharishi, and readings that range from Maharishi’s Beacon Light of the Himalayas to Constitution of India Fulfilled through Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation, which contains in the footnotes the most advanced and rich expressions of Vedānt ever published.Learn more.
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Courses by Dr. Tony Nader
Dr. Tony Nader’s Consciousness, A New Paradigm Online Self-Study Course
“A phenomenal course on the structure and nature of Consciousness. Profound, deep, yet coherent and understandable. Timeless wisdom, highly recommended.” —DJ
Course Fee: $149 and discounted course fees are available. Please see the sign-up form.
Take a dive deep into the ultimate questions on life, enlightenment, and how the knowledge of Consciousness can help us solve today’s challenges.
Prerequisites: This 14-lesson Master Class is open to everyone.
Languages: This course is taught in English with dubbed audio available for Dr. Nader’s talks in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portugese, Arabic, Russian, Turkish, and Serbian. Subtitles are available for Professor Evan’s talks.
Already signed up? Summer 2025
Consciousness Applied with Dr. Tony Nader
“This was the best investment of time I have spent in a very long time. Thank you!” —DE
Course Fee: $99
Course Dates: Saturdays, August 2 – September 6, 2026, 1:00 pm US Central Time
Overview: Dr. Tony Nader, one of the leading authorities in Consciousness and head of the international Transcendental Meditation® organization, offers insights and practical applications of the new Consciousness-Based paradigm to enhance individual well-being, as well as global harmony. This course consists of 12 one-hour lessons by Dr. Tony Nader.
Bhagavad Gita Chapters 7, 8, 9 & 10 courses
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Overview: Discovering the eternal knowledge of integrated life in Lord Kṛishṇa’s timeless message to Arjuna on the battlefield. These courses offer videos by Dr. Tony Nader along with discussions led by Prof. William Sands and Prof. Keith Wallace. Learn more about Chapter 7, Learn more about Chapter 8, Learn more about Chapter 9
Course Dates: Online self-study courses. Videos will be available to view for one year after signing up.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles are generated by Deepl.
Already signed up? Gita Chapter 7. Chapter 8. Chapter 9 Chapter 10
Courses by Professor William Sands and Professor Keith Wallace
Maharishi on Vedic Cognition: 12-Lesson Course
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Course Leaders: Professor William Sands and Professor Keith Wallace
Overview: This course offers five very special videos by Maharishi from the 1981 World Assembly on Maharishi Vedic Science, New Delhi, India, as well as other rarely-seen videos in which Maharishi discusses the deep dynamics of creation and vedic cognition. Learn more.
Prerequisites: This is an advanced course for TM Teachers and graduates of the TM-Sidhi® course, plus those Meditators who have familiarity and comfort with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science.
Languages: Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl are added to the posted videos.
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Maharishi’s Revival of Patanjali’s Yoga: 12-Lesson Course
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Course Dates and Times: Online self-study course
Course Leaders: Professor William Sands and Professor Keith Wallace
Prerequisites: This is an advanced course for TM Teachers and graduates of the TM-Sidhi® course, plus those Meditators who have familiarity and comfort with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science.
Overview: We hope you will join us for this rare course on Maharishi’s profound analysis of Maharshi Patanjali’s Yoga. Each 1.5-hour lesson contains a unique lecture by Maharishi followed by discussion and questions. Learn more.
Languages: Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl.
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Maharishi on Brahman 12-Lesson Course
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Course Leaders: Prof. William Sands and Prof. Keith Wallace
Overview: During this course we will enjoy video and audio lectures by Maharishi, in which he describes the development of human life from the ordinary waking state to the most supremely enlightened, sublime level of consciousness — wholeness, totality, pure singularity. Each 1.5 hour lesson of this course will include a unique and precious lecture by Maharishi, and ample time for discussion and questions. Learn more.
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Maharishi’s Translation and Commentary on the Bhagavad Gita Chapters 1 & 2 and Chapters 3 & 4 and Chapters 5 & 6
“Beautiful and exciting! Thank you for providing this forum,” —CC; “Quite enjoyable.” —RL
View the Free Introductory Zoom session >
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Overview: The Bhagavad-Gita (“The Lord’s Song”) presents, in Maharishi’s own words, the science of life and the art of living, and teaches us “how to be, how to think, and how to do.” It is a compendium of the supreme wisdom of life, providing the key to success, happiness, and evolution towards higher states of consciousness. This is the first course in a series to be led by Professor William Sands, Professor Keith Wallace and Raja Bright.Learn more about Chapters 1 & 2. Learn more about Chapters 3 & 4. Learn more about Chapters 5 & 6.
Already signed up? View the course webpage Part 1 , Part 2, Part 3
Maharishi’s Historic Vedic Studies Course from Interlaken in 1974, Parts 1 & 2
Course Leaders: Prof. William Sands and Prof. Keith Wallace
View the first Zoom session from June 12.
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Overview: We are pleased to announce these very special courses based upon Maharishi’s historic one-month Vedic Studies course from Interlaken, Switzerland in February 1974. During these 14-lesson courses, we will draw upon Maharishi’s most fascinating and exciting lectures on topics such as the mechanics of Vedic cognition, the Rishis of the Vedangas, the Puranas and Smritis, and more. Learn more.
Sanskrit Courses by Professor Keith Wegman
Introduction to Sanskrit and Reading the Vedic Literature with Professor Keith Wegman.
Course Fee: $145/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Reading the Vedic Literature in Sanskrit is a technology of Maharishi Vedic Science to accelerate the unfoldment of higher states of consciousness.
In this 16-lesson course, students will learn everything necessary to read the texts of the Vedic Literature – such as the Bhagavad-Gītā and Ramayan – in the Devanagari script. View Lesson One. Learn more.
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Introduction au sanskrit et lecture de la littérature védique.
Intermediate Sanskrit: Reciting the Ganesha Upanishad
“Ganesha is the Devata to eliminate all obstacles — where any obstacles (exist) between Jiva and Brahm — if there are any obstacles that separate, from Jiva to its own potential, Brahm….” —Maharishi, Shrĩ Ganeśh Chaturthi, September 15, 2007
Course Fee: $95/$65 (or $35 for special country discounts)
View the free introductory session.
“This is the best course I’ve ever taken and continues to contribute to my spiritual experience and growth” —DC (from previous course with Prof. Wegman.)
This six-week, 12-lesson course presents an immersion into the Vedic sounds of the Ganesha Upanishad, through extensive listening and recitation. The goal of this course is to enliven the evolutionary influence of this special set of Vedic sounds in consciousness, physiology, and the environment through speech. Learn more.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Sanskrit and Reading the Vedic Literature or equivalent.
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Intermediate Sanskrit and Reciting the Vedic Literature
Definitely take this course! It is beautiful!” —NL
Course Fee: $95/$65 (or $35 for special country discounts)
This 10-lesson course is designed to bring your introductory Sanskrit practice to the next level of fluency and ease. Each class session will include recitation from the revered Vedic text, Mahalakshmi Ashtakam. One verse during each lesson will be presented, first as an unfolding sequence of syllables, and then repeated until recitation of the verse is comfortable and fluid. Learn more.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Sanskrit and Reading the Vedic Literature or equivalent.
Already signed up? View the course webpage.
Maharishi Global Archives Courses by Dr. John Boncheff
Maharishi’s First Years of Teaching: 1954 -1964
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35-65 for special country discounts)
“Best MIU Continuing Education course ever! A timeless course.” —EM
This 11-lesson online course chronicles Maharishi’s journeys from 1954 to 1964 as he emerges from India and travels around the world teaching the Transcendental Meditation® technique to thousands of people. Lesson One covers Maharishi’s years with his teacher, Guru Dev, prior to 1954. Learn more.
Prerequisites: None. Open to all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers.
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Maharishi’s Early Years of Teaching: 1965 – 1975
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35-65 for special country discounts)
In this 11-lesson course, Dr. John Boncheff explores Maharishi’s journeys beginning with the year 1965 and continuing until Maharishi proclaims the Dawn of the Age of Enlightenment on January 12, 1975.
Prerequisites: None. Open to all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers. Learn more.
Already signed up? View the course webpage.
Maharishi’s Life and Teaching: 1976 – 1985 with Dr. John Boncheff.
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35 for special country discounts)
Now an online self-study course.
This 10-lesson course delves deeply into Maharishi’s groundbreaking contributions in the years 1976 – 1985 and the evolution of his message over time, as seen through rare recordings, official transcripts, and original publications. Please bring any stories that you would like to share from your involvement in Maharishi’s programs during these years. Learn more. View Free Lesson One.
Prerequisites: This course is open to all TM Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers.
Already signed up? View the full course. La vie et l’enseignement de Maharishi : 1976 – 1985.
Total Knowledge Courses by Dr. Peter Warburton
Total Knowledge and Higher States of Consciousness with Dr. Peter Warburton
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35/$65 for special country discounts)
“An amazing example of experiential learning that took me to places I had no way of anticipating.” —LW More reviews
Videos are available for you to view online at your convenience for at least one year. Each course consists of twelve lessons which are 1.5 hours each and includes deep insights into the development of higher states of consciousness. Suitable for all Meditators, Sidhas, and TM Teachers. Learn More.
Already signed up? View Part One. View Part Two. View Part Three. View Part Four.
Maharishi’s Total Knowledge 2.0 Series with Dr. Peter Warburton
Course Fee: $125/$75 (or $35/$65 for special country discounts)
This new online self-study series offers several 12-lesson courses offering an advanced level of exposition of Total Knowledge, based on profound recorded discussions between Maharishi and Dr. Peter Warburton. Learn more.
After this first course, the following courses are: Emergence of the Veda, Revelations of the Flow of Atma, Silence Speaks: The Journey from Atma, the Self, to Totality, Dynamic Silence in the Total Knowledge Charts, and Maharishi Reveals Brahmavidya
Prerequisites: These are advanced courses for TM Teachers and graduates of the TM-Sidhi® course, plus those Meditators who have a familiarity and comfort with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Total Knowledge.
Already signed up? View the course webpages Total Knowledge 2.0 Course One, Emergence of the Veda, Revelations of the Flow of Atma, Silence Speaks, Dynamic Silence in the Total Knowledge Charts, Maharishi Reveals Brahmavidya
(To sign up for the following courses, please click the links above.)
