As stated previously, this site promotes Transcendental Meditation, but that does not mean it is the only positive meditation technique available. We support any effortless and results-oriented meditation practice as key to planning to explore spiritual growth.

TM has the credentials on both counts over decades of millions of practitioners and volumes of scientific research. It is readily available in most countries worldwide and has an excellent support system. There are other meditation techniques, and one is welcome to choose whatever suits them personally. We are all headed in the same direction on the spiritual journey, and one size does not fit all.

I am a teacher of Transcendental Meditation, and I reside in Vancouver, BC. So, anyone near or in the vicinity is welcome to contact the Vancouver TM center for further information or me.

Because TM initiation costs are considerable, much information about TM and websites that offer reduced rates for the comparable instruction of TM can be found on the internet. I do not promote this, but I am also not against it. It wouldn’t be happening unless a need were apparent. Some of these sites are operated by one-time TM teachers who became dissatisfied with the TM organization for various reasons, mainly the cost of initiation.

As far as other techniques, I know what worked for me. It’s not that I’m biased by not exploring different methods and mentioning them; it’s simply that the rewards spiritually and the level of consciousness awakening achieved over these many yearshave placed me in a position of accepting all paths and techniques, but not knowing the specific efficacy of any besides Transcendental Meditation. And clearly, TM has volumes of research showing the health and well-being benefits derived from the practice.

Choose what suits you individually, continue with what you may be doing now, or if you are new to meditation, I would suggest TM.

There are two legs for spiritual growth, experience, and understanding. They are both necessary for optimal progress. Effortless meditation is the experience side, cultivating deep inner silence. Essentially bringing inner stillness to the surface of daily life through effective meditation practice is all required for Self realization. However, once achieved, it’s valuable to know about the acquired completion in all its facets and understand the dynamics inherent in spirituality.