There are numerous research studies, and white papers written about TM.

Strongest body of research

Collected Research Papers on Transcendental Meditation

Transcendental Meditation has the largest and strongest body of research of any programme to develop human potential.

  • More than 600 scientific studies
  • Conducted at 250 independent universities and institutions in 33 countries.
  • Published in over 100 of the world’s leading scientific journals many of them peer-reviewed.
  • Benefits have been shown in every aspect of life: mind, body, behaviour, and society.

A few research findings are:

  • Reduced stress and anxiety
  • Decreased depression
  • Increased creativity
  • Increased brain integration
  • Better health, such as:
    • Reduced high blood pressure
    • 47% reduced rate of heart attack, stroke and death in heart patients
  • Improved relationships
  • Improved quality of life

Unique brain activity during TM

Increased Brain Integration

Scientific Research on Transcendental Meditation

Decreased Anxiety

Deceased Anxiety Through Transcendental Meditation