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

Lykke Li also notes that Lynch “saved my life,” by introducing her then to Transcendental Meditation at a time when things were fast-moving and chaotic in her life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2025

An early practitioner of Transcendental Meditation, learned alongside Deepak Chopra, Dr. Perrinjaquet begins every morning with 20 minutes of meditation and does another 20 in the evening.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2021

She recalled conducting a 45-minute-long survey for a private client years ago about Transcendental Meditation.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2020

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