Transcendental Meditation

American  

Trademark.

1. a technique, based on ancient Hindu writings, by which one seeks to achieve a relaxed state through regular periods of meditation during which a mantra is repeated. TM

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Transcendental Meditation British  

noun

1.  TM.  a technique, based on Hindu traditions, for relaxing and refreshing the mind and body through the silent repetition of a mantra. Disseminated by an international organization founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1917-2008), an Indian-born guru

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Example Sentences

Then after my morning shower, I meditate — I do Transcendental Meditation for 20 minutes twice a day every day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

The private college, established by the Indian guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1971, centers its educational program around the practice of Transcendental Meditation.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2021

Then I do 10 minutes of Transcendental Meditation.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2021

She was initiated at a Transcendental Meditation centre and given a mantra, as is the custom, to be repeated silently and never shared.

From The Guardian • Apr. 13, 2020

The 1970s were the years of Nixon’s visit to China, the advent of Transcendental Meditation, cigarette advertising being banned from the airwaves, and fast-food chains multiplying.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady