The following list of educational literature were written by scholars from around the world for the express purpose of describing the connection between Maharishi Vedic Science, human artistry and the creative process.
Over the years, His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi recorded brilliant and inspiring lectures on the literary process, as well as on critical theory and technique, emphasizing the relevance of the state of consciousness of both writer and reader.
This precious volume is a collection of many of those lectures recorded between 1971 and 1976.
Immersing oneself in the transcripts of Maharishi’s lectures allows readers to feel his presence, to hear his voice, his rhythms of speech, his humor, and to appreciate his skill as a teacher. It is a journey through a great mind and an exploration of a topic familiar and beloved by all.
Compiled by Dr. Lee Fergusson and Dr. Anna Bonshek
In this era when the functioning of the brain physiology increasingly informs our understanding of the creative process, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s teaching on the nature of the arts, creativity, and perception — compiled and presented in The Unmanifest Canvas — brings deep, unparalleled insights into these relatively uncharted realms of human experience.
Art, Maharishi states, is the graceful method of accomplishing anything, and the art of living any phase of life is the ability to master that phase using latent potentialities and correct techniques.
Maharishi explains how art has its source in the transcendent — the universal, unbounded basis of life and individual awareness. When the artist’s awareness is in tune with this fountain of infinite creativity, this field of bliss, art breathes the fullness of life and inspires people throughout eternity.
This fascinating book is an indispensible, enlightening resource for creative producers, artists, art educators and art lovers, today and for all future generations.
What is art? Where does it come from? Why is it essential to human civilization? How deep does the relationship go between the artist, the art-object, and the viewer of art?
Visionary artist and author, Lawrence Sheaff, PhD, presents a revolutionary new view of the visual arts that answers these fundamental questions about art and our cosmic reality in absolute terms and on a scientific basis.
While there is significant scientific research showing that the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique has a positive influence on the health and well-being of individuals, is there any evidence that TM practice by large numbers of people can also influence societies in reducing stress and levels of violence?
Yes is the conclusion from the authors of a new book published in June, 2020.
An Antidote to Violence: Evaluating the Evidence examines scientific research showing that the level of collective anxiety and tension in society is the key element that determines the success or failure of a government in tackling crime, violence, social unrest, and ill health.
In this “unexpected delight,”* filmmaker David Lynch describes his personal methods of capturing and working with ideas, and the immense creative benefits he has experienced from the practice of meditation.
Now in a beautiful paperback edition, David Lynch’s Catching the Big Fish provides a rare window into the internationally acclaimed filmmaker’s methods as an artist, his personal working style, and the immense creative benefits he has experienced from the practice of meditation.
Catching the Big Fish comes as a revelation to the legion of fans who have longed to better understand Lynch’s personal vision. And it is equally compelling to those who wonder how they can nurture their own creativity.
Dr. Norman Rosenthal—internationally acclaimed psychiatrist, researcher, educator, and author of Transcendence—explains how the Transcendental Meditation technique (TM) can help develop your “super mind.” The New York Times-bestselling author explores how TM permanently expands your consciousness, resulting in extraordinary success and fulfillment. Dr. Rosenthal shows how this incredibly simple, twice-daily practice can consistently improve your state of mind throughout the day—elevating you to a state of unshakable, peak performance and unbounded awareness.
“In Super Mind, Norman Rosenthal has written a vibrant, practical, and persuasive guide to all the ways in which meditation can profoundly affect every aspect of our lives—from our emotional and spiritual well-being to our intellectual and creative abilities.” — Arianna Huffington, author & editor-in-chief, The Huffington Post
