Transcendental Meditation ∙ Yoga ∙ Ayurveda ∙ Vedanta ∙ Apaurusheya Bhashya
5 sessions • Monday to Friday, 21 to 25 September • 90 minutes each
19:30 to 21:00 CEST, daily (10:30 PT • 13:30 ET • 18:30 UK • 23:00 IST)
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Can be organised; please contact your local TM teacher or National Office
Every practice of Transcendental Meditation takes the mind to the field of pure consciousness, the source of thought. Maharishi’s Vedic Science describes the structure and functioning of that field, and how its unfoldment governs the evolution of life.
Over five sessions guided by Dr Girish Momaya and Dr Neil Paterson, you connect your own experience of TM and the TM-Sidhi programme with Maharishi’s knowledge, and see how your regular practice supports your evolution towards enlightenment.
Each session takes one area of the Veda and the Vedic literature, Transcendental Meditation, Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedanta, Apaurusheya Bhashya, and brings to light the principles Maharishi cognised. Together they form complete knowledge.
The sessions are held live. Each one alternates teaching with open discussion, so you can relate what you hear to your own experience and put your questions to the course leaders directly.
‘Veda is the natural impulse of infinite, eternal, uncreated, pure consciousness that is at the basis of all creation, evolution and dissolution in the universe.’ — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
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Dr Girish Momaya is a director of Stichting MERU and the International Maharishi Ayurveda Foundation in the Netherlands. He has been extensively trained in Vedic Science under the guidance of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. He is a teacher of Transcendental Meditation, TM’s Advanced Techniques, and the TM-Sidhi® programme.
Dr Neil Paterson is the Prime Minister of the Global Country of World Peace. He studied Vedic Science directly under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and has been a teacher of Transcendental Meditation®, TM’s Advanced Techniques, and the TM-Sidhi® programme for over 40 years. He has served as senior administrator of the global TM organisation since 1982.
Through this course you will:
This course is for TM meditators, TM Sidhas, and TM teachers who want to explore the knowledge underlying their practice and understand how the areas of Maharishi Vedic Science relate to their own experience.
No prior study of Vedic Science is required. The course builds directly on what you already know through your practice.
Five sessions, each capturing Maharishi’s insights into a specific branch of Vedic Science.
1. Transcendental Meditation in the light of Maharishi Vedic Science
Learn deeper principles of Maharishi Vedic Science, understanding how they underlie all aspects of life and govern the evolution of life towards enlightenment.
2. Maharishi Yoga: Unification of Individual and Cosmic Life
Gain a holistic understanding of the State of Yoga and the practice that ensures establishing that state of balance and harmony in all areas of life: spiritual, mental, physical, and social.
3. Maharishi AyurVeda: The Science of Wholeness of Life
Uncover the path of Maharishi AyurVeda to take control of your own health and well-being. The principles of Maharishi AyurVeda help maintain balance to prevent illness and lead a healthy and happy life.
4. Vedanta: Human Life in Perfection and Complete Alliance with Natural Law
Explore Maharishi’s insight into Vedanta, the cognition of Veda Vyasa into the structure of Veda, which brings to light the ultimate reality of existence, Brahm, the eternal, unchanging unity that underlies and permeates all diversity in life.
5. Apaurusheya Bhashya: Maharishi’s commentary on the eternal, uncreated Ṛk Veda
‘Bhashya’ means commentary. ‘Apaurusheya’ means uncreated, self-generated, eternal: no space-time value can be allotted to it, and no creator can be assigned to it. Maharishi’s Apaurusheya Bhashya is a commentary that is not written by anyone. Receive a practical understanding of the structure and functioning of Natural Law through Maharishi’s commentary on the eternal, uncreated Ṛk Veda.
Session format: each session runs in three parts, alternating knowledge and open discussion, closing with a summary. 20 minutes knowledge, 10 minutes discussion, three times over, then the summary.
No accommodation,
meals included
Stay at MERU
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Organic vegetarian meals
Accommodation in a Vastu room or suite – single or shared occupancy
Welcome basket with Maharishi Ayurveda & VedAroma products
10% discount on Vaidya consultation (pulse reading), Abhyanga, Shirodara, Marma Therapy, Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems and Maharishi Aroma Therapy, Vedaroma and Ayurveda products during this retreat
One Vaidya consultation (pulse reading) with personal health advice, one Maharishi Ayurveda Marma Therapy, one Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems as well as 10% discount on all additional Ayurveda treatments during this retreat
Private airport transfer (Eind-hoven or Düsseldorf) as well as a personal host for coordi-nation and support
Early check-in or late checkout (subject to availability).
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No accommodation,
meals included
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Stay at MERU
– Limited availability –
Stay at MERU and enjoy wellness & personal care
– Essential package –
– Most popular –
– Limited availability –
MERU is located in Vlodrop, Station 24, The Netherlands, close to Düsseldorf Airport in Germany, as well as Eindhoven and Maastricht Aachen Airport in The Netherlands.
You can find detailed travel guidance, including recommended routes and transport options, on our travel information page. If you would like assistance with transport from the airport or train station, our MERU Travel Office at travel@meru.international will be happy to help arrange this.
For most in-residence courses, we recommend arriving a few hours before the course begins. The course start and end times are listed at the top of the page under the course title. Exact arrival and departure details will be shared after application.
Each course has its own rhythm, but in general the days are structured and immersive.
You can expect a balanced flow of knowledge sessions, morning and afternoon group programme, meals, and time to rest. The atmosphere is focused, yet relaxed.
Exact daily timings vary depending on the specific course. A detailed schedule is shared upon arrival.
All accommodation at MERU is built according to Maharishi Vastu architecture, designed to support rest, balance, and well-being in harmony with natural law. The rooms are located in a peaceful forest setting within the MERU campus.
You can choose between a single or double room. A detailed price breakdown is available in the application form. If you would like to share a room, you are welcome to book together with someone you know.
Each room includes a private bathroom. Bedding, towels, and basic toiletries are provided. Organic Ayurvedic vegetarian meals are served in the dining hall during your stay.
You can read more about accommodation here.
We understand that plans can change. Our standard cancellation and refund policy applies to all bookings. You can find full details here in Terms & Conditions.
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