summer - winter 2016

Summer - Winter 2016

MERUEnlightenment and Well-Being

The central theme at Maharishi European Research University (MERU) is research into the field of consciousness. The University

was founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who has completely restored the thousands of years-old, scattered Vedic Literature into a complete science; bringing to light its full potential. Through this revival of Vedic Science with its various disciplines such as AyurVeda (science of health), Sthapatya Veda (Vedic architecture), Gandharva Veda (Indian classical music), Jyotish (Vedic astrology) etc., Maharishi has made a unique and practical contribution to the holistic improvement of all areas of society.

Maharishi European Research University

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is widely regarded as the foremost expert in the study and development of consciousness. He rediscovered and made available the technique of Transcendental Meditation and

its advanced programs. The Transcendental Meditation technique is a simple, natural, effortless process practiced 15–20 minutes twice daily while sitting comfortably with eyes closed. Through the practice of these techniques, millions of people have experienced improvements in health, vitality, creativity and happiness. Maharishi also placed great attention on the introduction and use of Vedic technologies for peace and prosperity in the world.

MERU Vlodrop is near the villages of Vlodrop-Station and Vlodrop in Limburg, the Netherlands, adjacent to the Dutch-German border and surrounded by the Meinweg National Park.

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MERU has extended the activities to Sint Odilienberg, a scenic town about 20 minutes drive from MERU Vlodrop. The building is hosting residence rooms for MERU guests, faculty and personnel

as well as classrooms for various MERU courses. It also houses a Maharishi AyurVeda Health Centre with Panchakarma treatment facilities.

The rooms are apartment-style, each having a private bathroom, a kitchenette and a separate

wardrobe area. Rooms are spacious with big windows, good sunlight and air ventilation; they are well furnished and suitable for short and longer stays. Each room has broadband internet.

The building has quiet, scenic surroundings, a beautiful lake and a wonderful forest for daily walks.

MERU Sint Odilienberg

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Assemblies Dates Page

Guru Purnima Assembly• Full Assembly• Phase 1• Short Assembly• Phase 2• Guru Purnima Day• Guru Purnima 2 Day Package• International Governors Conference• Next Generation Course

11 – 27 July11 – 22 July18 – 22 July18 – 27 July

19 July19 – 20 July11 – 22 July18 – 25 July

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Navaratri Assembly• Full Assembly• Weekend• Victory Day

30 September – 11 October7 – 10 October

10 October

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Deepavali Assembly• Full Assembly• Weekend• Deepavali Day• GMDO Deepavali

26 – 31 October28 – 30 October

30 October24 – 31 October

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Winter Assembly 2016-2017• Full Assembly• Knowledge• Silence• Dynamism• Short Assembly

27 December – 15 January 201727 – 31 December

31 December – 8 January 20178 – 15 January 2017

10 – 13 January 2017

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Courses Dates Page

TM Advanced Techniques All year 6

TM-Sidhi Programme (weekends) 23 September (start) 7

TM-Sidhi Programme Flying Block (two weeks in-residence) 13 – 27 August16 – 30 January 2017 7

Spiritual Experience in Retirement 13 – 20 August 17

Index of MERU Programmes and Courses Summer - Winter 2016

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Special Programmes Dates Page

Ambassador Reception / Invincible Europe Day All year 21

Apartment at MERU All year 34-35

Online Courses All year 36-37

Maharishi AyurVeda Health Centre All year 38-39

Training Programmes Dates Page

Training to Bring Consciousness-Based Education to Your Nation 29 July – 13 August 14-16

International Governor Refresher Course 2016• Block 1• Block 2

27 August – 11 September12 – 27 December

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Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems – Refresher and Phase 2 31 October – 21 November 30

Transcendental Meditation Teacher Training Course (Ladies) 23 November – 29 April 2017 23

Courses (continued) Dates Page

European Young Meditators’ Course 20 – 27 August 18-19

Maharishi’s Total Knowledge with Raja Peter• Part 1• Part 2• Parts 1 & 2

27 – 31 August31 August – 3 September27 August – 3 September

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Maharishi Jyotish and Maharishi Yagya Programmes – 16 lesson course 12 – 19 September 25

Rāmāyan in Human Physiology 9 – 19 October 27

Maharishi Yoga Asanas – 16 lesson course 11 – 15 November 31

Maharishi’s Apaurusheya Bhashya of Rik Veda 18 – 22 November 32

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Advanced Techniques of Transcendental Meditation enhance and enrich the benefits of one’s daily practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique. Through the regular practice of

Transcendental Meditation, the mind becomes familiar with the experience of ‘pure consciousness’ – the simplest, least excited state of consciousness.

Through the Advanced Techniques, we enhance our ability to experience finer levels of thought – to develop finer perception while becoming more and more familiar with the experience

of our own silent Self. As our conscious mind thereby becomes more infused with this pure field of consciousness and our perception becomes more enriched, our thoughts and actions spontaneously become more powerful and effective, resulting in greater fulfilment of desires in daily life. Meditators can apply for the first Advanced Technique after two to four months of regular practice of Transcendental Meditation and then continue with the sequence of Advanced Techniques after every additional two to four months.

Advanced Techniques are offered on most of the courses at MERU and during all the Assemblies, but you can also contact us and make arrangements at a time that suits you. We want to make it

easy for everyone to receive these techniques.

‘The purpose of Advanced Techniques is to take the experience to another, higher level. Advanced Techniques are like fertilizers;

fertilizers bring better fruit to every tree. To enjoy greater achievement and fulfilment in life, take advantage of this beautiful programme of

Advanced Techniques to enrich the development of higher states of consciousness.’ — Maharishi

For assistance please email: [email protected]

Advanced Techniques of the Transcendental Meditation Programme

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‘If we have practised the TM-Sidhi Programme, then the conscious mind will always start thinking from that deepest level

of the self-referral state of intelligence. And any thought that emerges consciously from there has the support of all the Laws of Nature.

And any thought with the full support of Natural Law will always be fulfilled quickly without loss of time,

without struggle and strife.’ — Maharishi

Full Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme Courses at MERU

◆ 13 – 27 August (Flying Block, residence section)

Dates:

Course fee is the same as in your country.Room and board will cost 100,- Euro for each weekend and 630,- Euro for the two-week section in residence.To make your reservation and pay online: http://www.merucourses.comFor assistance please email: [email protected]

◆ 23 – 25 September ◆ 14 – 16 October ◆ 25 – 27 November ◆ 16 – 30 January 2017

(Flying Block, residence section)

Dates: (Weekends)

The practice of Transcendental Meditation allows the mind to settle down effortlessly and naturally to experience pure consciousness — the Self — the silent inner reservoir of creativity and intelligence

that underlies all our mental activity. The Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme cultures the ability to think and act from that profound inner silence so that all our thoughts and actions are maximally powerful and effective.

The practice of the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme optimizes specific channels of mind-body coordination from this deepest level of consciousness. The most powerful aspect of

this programme is Yogic Flying. During the practice of Yogic Flying, brainwave synchrony is maximized as the body spontaneously springs forward in short hops. Internally, the experience is accompanied by feelings of exhilaration, expanded awareness, lightness, and ‘bubbling bliss’.

The Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme is now being offered to all European Meditators who have been practising four Advanced Techniques for at least two to four months.

Culturing the ability to think and act from the level of pure consciousness

The Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programmeincluding Yogic Flying

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The Rajas, Raj Rajeshwaris, and Ministers of the Global Country of World Peace warmly invite all Governors, Sidhas, and Meditators

from all countries to participate in the Global Summer Assembly— Celebrating the Full Sunshine of Pure Knowledge—at MERU, Holland.Full Assembly (11 – 27 July) includes all programmes detailed in this announcement.Phase 1 of the Assembly (11 – 22 July) will include courses “Guru Dev and the Revival of Knowledge” and “Living Higher States of Conscious-ness”; Guru Purnima celebrations on 19 July including Rudrabhishek – Maharishi Yagya for World Peace by Maharishi Vedic Pandits—and Maharishi Gandharva Veda Concert on 20 July.International Governors Conference with National Directors, Directors, Rajas, and Ministers (11 – 22 July) is a special conference for all Governors, National Directors, and Directors under the guidance of Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam.Guru Purnima celebrations on 19 July including Rudrabhishek – Maharishi Yagya for World Peace – by the Maharishi Vedic Pandits.Phase 2 of the Assembly (18 – 27 July) will include the newly remastered and re-released course by Maharishi ‘Spiritual Development’, featuring lectures recorded in 1973 in Hertenstein, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland starting on 22 July.Short Assembly (18 – 22 July) will include the course ‘Guru Dev and the Revival of Knowledge’ and Guru Purnima celebrations on 19 July including Rudrabhishek – Maharishi Yagya for World Peace, and on 20 July – Maharishi Gandharva Veda Concert.Maharishi Gandharva Veda Concert (20 July) at 8:00 pm at the TheaterHotel Oranjerie, RoermondNext Generation Course (18 – 25 July) – A Course for the Next Generation – Prepare, Challenge, and Engage the Next Generation of LeadersNext Generation Early Arrival Option for Teaching Governors (15 – 25 July) – Next Generation teaching Governors can choose to arrive 3 days earlier, to attend all the ‘best practices’ sessions of the International Governors Conference with National Directors, Directors, Rajas, and Ministers.

Phase 1 of the Assembly — 11 – 22 JulyLIVING HIGHER STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS - An Advanced Understanding

This course presents a very special new series of Maharishi’s lectures on the development of higher states of consciousness. There are several delightful and illuminating question and answer sessions where Maharishi

explains the process of the refinement of perception from Transcendental Consciousness to Unity Consciousness.

Maharishi also explains the reality of Brahman Consciousness, and the relationship between higher states of consciousness and God, and discusses the perception of boundaries and the unbounded in Cosmic Consciousness, God Consciousness, and Unity Consciousness.

You will enjoy Maharishi’s elucidation of the nature of Unity Consciousness and the possibility of immortality. During the course you will understand how rest and

activity structure the steps of evolution to Unity Consciousness.Some of the inspiring topics include—

◆ The Refinement of Perception from Transcendental Consciousness to Unity Con-sciousness: Living in the Light of God, Squaw Valley, California, USA, 12 August 1968

◆ Questions and Answers: Brahman Consciousness and the Relationship between Higher States of Consciousness and God: Maharishi Meets with New Teachers of the Science of Creative Intelligence, Seelisberg, Switzerland, 4 October 1973

◆ Questions and Answers on the Development of Higher States of Consciousness, the Nature of Unity Consciousness, and the Possibility of Immortality—Continuity through Change, Mallorca, Spain, 30 December 1970

◆ Rest and Activity Structure the Steps of Evolution to Unity Consciousness—Regularity in Our Routine Leads to Fastest Progress, Fiuggi, Italy, 24 April 1972

◆ Perception of Boundaries and the Boundless in Cosmic Consciousness, God Consciousness, and Unity Consciousness, Fiuggi, Italy, 17 March 1972

Global Summer Assembly 2016

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Certified Governors, National Directors, and Directors from all countries are invited to join this conference to offer their achievements and enliven the future success of Maharishi’s Movement

everywhere.

The conference will be presided over by Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam. Prime Minister, Dr Bevan Morris, will guide the proceedings in the presence of the Rajas and Ministers.

This will be a great opportunity for Governors, National Directors, and Directors to consolidate and strengthen their local teaching and countries’ activities in the presence of their Rajas and other

leaders.

The tentative schedule includes:

◆ Monday 11 July – arrival

◆ Tuesday 12 July - Thursday 14 July – emphasis on experience, listening to Maharishi, and rest

◆ Thursday 14 July evening – inauguration of the Conference

◆ Friday 15 July – Knowledge Fair, presented by Ministries and offices of the Global Country of World Peace and Maharishi’s worldwide Movement

◆ Saturday 16 July - Monday 18 July – interactive discussion of best practices and expansion opportunities, connecting in the evenings at MERU with the afternoon sessions of the USA National Governors Conference

◆ Tuesday 19 July – Guru Purnima Day

◆ Wednesday 20 July – discussion with Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam (afternoon); Maharishi Gandharva Veda Concert (evening)

◆ Thursday 21 July – joint meeting with the Enlightened Leadership International Next Generation Conference

◆ Friday 22 July – departure

Note that the Next Generation Course will continue until the evening of 24 July – please see course description on page 12. All Governors, National Directors, Directors, Rajas, Raj Rajeshwaris, and Ministers are encouraged to participate in this conference also, in order to engage with the next generation of Movement leaders.

Governors, National Directors, and Directors who wish to attend both the International Governors Conference and Next Generation course, please apply for the Full Assembly from 11 - 27 July.

The Global Conference will be presided over by

Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam

‘Let us be together, let us eat together, let us be vital together, let us be radiating truth, radiating the light of life. Never shall we denounce anyone,

never entertain negativity.’ —Taittiriya Upanishad

International Governors Conferencewith National Directors, Directors, Rajas, and Ministers

11 – 22 July

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A Warm Invitation for Your Presence at

The Annual Global Celebration of Guru Purnima — Celebrating the Eternal Vedic Tradition of Knowledge in the

Presence of Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam

Featuring Rudrabhishek Maharishi Yagya for World Peace

Guru Purnima is that special full moon day in the year when we come together to offer all our gratitude and our year’s achievements to

Guru Dev, Maharishi, and the Holy Tradition of Masters.

Maharishi at the Feetof Guru Dev

Participants at the MERU Assembly will have the unique opportunity to attend global Guru Puja and enjoy an historic Guru Purnima address by Maharishi.

An additional highlight of the Assembly will be live performance of a Rudra-bhishek — Maharishi Yagya for World Peace by Maharishi Vedic Pandits.

Rudrabhishek is that powerful Yagya which is especially vital for creating peace in the world and connects the flow of human life

on earth with its silent source in the field of the Transcendent—the field of eternal peace. Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam

First Ruler of the Global Country of World Peace

Guru Purnima Day at MERU — 19 July

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Phase 2 of the course begins with the celebrations on Guru Purnima (19 July), continuing the next day with Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam, and in the evening the Maharishi Gandharva Veda concert at the

TheaterHotel Oranjerie, Roermond.

From 22-26 July, participants will enjoy long rounding, as well as the newly remastered and re-released course by Maharishi ‘Spiritual Development’, featuring lectures recorded in 1973 in Hertenstein, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. (The departure day is 27 July.)

Topics of the ‘Spiritual Development’ course include:

◆ The Experience of Unbounded Pure Consciousness – Wholeness of Life – as the Basis of Spiritual Development

◆ Enlivening the Dignity of Wholeness in Every Part of Life: The Full Value of Spiritual Development

◆ The Relationship between Brain Activity and Consciousness: The Most Refined Activity of All the Parts of the Brain Produces the Wholeness of Transcendental Consciousness – the Spiritual Value of Existence

◆ Investigating the Play and Display of Creative Intelligence from the Field of Unmanifest Unboundedness to the Field of Manifest Boundaries – the Two Aspects of the Spiritual Content of Life

◆ Deriving Maximum from the Intimate Relationship of Body, Mind, and Pure Consciousness by Handling the Highest First – Pure Consciousness – to Enrich All Values of Life

◆ Spiritual Development: Refining the Activity of the Nervous System to Produce Unbounded Awareness, Enabling Every Boundary to Express the Joy of the Fullness of Life

◆ Experiencing the Mechanics of Spiritual Development through Transcendental Meditation: Taking Recourse to the Progressive Nature of Consciousness to Transform Consciousness to Its Own Unbounded Value

Maharishi Gandharva Veda Concert — 20 Julyat 8:00 pm, TheaterHotel Oranjerie, Roermond

Rhythms of India

Grammy award winner Vikku Vinayakram presents his deep and intricate percussion compositions. Vikku is recipient of the Padma Bhushan award, the prestigious national honour conferred by the

President of India, and the Sangeet Natak Acadami award, the highest honour for music in India.

Vikku’s mastery over percussions is legendary. He will be playing ghatam, an ancient percussion instrument of South India. He will be joined by his son V. Selvaganesh and his grandson

S. Swaminathan, both international celebrities themselves, known for their imaginative and beautiful drumming skills. Also accompanying them will be N. Rajaraman and A. Ganesan. The artists will be performing on various unique drumming instruments of India.

Please see the concert's poster on Page 13.

Phase 2 of the Assembly — 18 – 27 July

The Experience of Unbounded Pure ConsciousnessWholeness of Life

As the Basis of Spiritual Development

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Jai Guru Dev

‘When silence functions, it is beyond any speech. It is beyond any action.

It is spontaneous. It is the spontaneous function of silence.’

— Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, 20 November 2007, MERU, Holland

Enlightened Leadership International (ELI) is delighted to announce the third Next Generation course under the guidance of Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam during and after Guru Purnima in Vlodrop, Holland

from 18 July - 25 July.

We would like to encourage you to invite enthusiastic and dedicated young Meditators, Sidhas, and Governors from your country to take part in this unique course, which features the first International Yogic Flying competition in decades.

The focus of the course is to engage young leaders and offer them the opportunity to connect with Maharaja and other great leaders of Maharishi’s Global Country of World Peace. Course participants

will also have the joy of meeting other like-minded individuals who want to contribute maximum to the creation of peace in the world through Maharishi’s programmes.

A FULL EXPERIENCE:

◆ Beautiful knowledge sessions with Maharaja in the early days of the course, covering such topics as Brahmi Chetana and the fine fabrics of creation

◆ Live recitations from the Maharishi Vedic Pandits

◆ Special sessions with Rajas, Raj Rajeshwaris, Ministers, National Directors, and other leaders to learn more about their areas of responsibility. This will give ideas for different projects that participants may wish to be involved in. In addition, the leaders will present opportunities for participants to start to work with them in specific areas.

◆ International Yogic Flying Competition. As Maharishi says, competition creates freshness, creativity, and brings out better performances. When people see each other’s great performances, they get inspired to perform better – to go deeper into their own self-referral consciousness.

◆ Interactive workshops with senior leaders and training for leadership apprenticeship positions on an international level

◆ Extended practice of the Transcendental Meditation and the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi programme, including Yogic Flying

◆ Group activities and networking with global Next Generation participants

◆ The Annual Global Celebration of Guru Purnima – Celebrating the Eternal Vedic Tradition of Knowledge, on 19 July, featuring Rudrabhishek – Maharishi Yagya for World Peace

◆ Maharishi Gandharva Veda Concert in TheaterHotel Oranjerie, Roermond on 20 July, 8:00 pm.

Due to limited space is it essential to book early at: http://www.enlightenedleadershipprogram.org

Next Generation Course and International Yogic Flying Competition 2016

18 – 25 July“Consciousness in Motion”

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Global Summer Assembly 2016 Dates Course Fee (Euro)

Singleroom

Doubleroom

Full Assembly 11 – 27 July 720,- 640,- 400,-

Phase 1 11 – 22 July 495,- 440,- 275,-

Phase 2 18 – 27 July 405,- 360,- 225,-

Short Assembly 18 – 22 July 200,- 160,- 100,-

Special Guru Purnima Day Package 19 July 50,- ‒ ‒

Special Guru Purnima Two Days Package with Concert 19 – 20 July 100,- ‒ ‒

International Governors’ Conference 11 – 22 July 495,- 440,- 275,-

Next Generation Course 18 – 25 July 425,- 280,- 175,-

For housing assistance please email: [email protected] • Please apply at: http://www.merucourses.com

Enjoy the finest of Indian classical music from the most prominent musicians of India

The concert is included in all phases of the Summer Assembly! In case you would like to buy tickets for the concert alone, you can do it here: http://www.oranjerieprogramma.nl or call: +31 475 391 491

Maharishi Gandharva Veda Concert — 20 Julyat 8:00 pm, TheaterHotel Oranjerie, Roermond

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For National Directors, National Education Directors, Governors, and educators who are Sidhas or meditators—those dedicated to bringing enlightenment to students and coherence to their nation through Maharishi’s education programmes

29 July – 13 August(15-day residence course—Fifth year of this programme)

What is gained from the course: ◆ Fundamental principles of Consciousness-Based education given by Maharishi in historic video lectures;

and by international experts in this area of knowledge

◆ The practical, applied programmes for schools and universities; the scientific research on the benefits; and detailed steps for putting these programmes into the curriculum

◆ Presentation skills and sample talks learned by the participants—practiced individually and in groups, using smart phone videos:

Training to Bring Consciousness-Based Education Programmes to Your Nation

Participants from 18 countries came for the 2015 two-week in-residence course.

From the International Foundation of Consciousness-Based Education

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◆ Inspiring short documentaries of schools worldwide offering the Transcendental Meditation/TM-Sidhi programmes as part of the curriculum

◆ Deep experiences of extended group practice of the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programmes

Successes of the 2015 participants:

Nepal: As a result of this course taken in previous years, the Transcendental Meditation programme has expanded to several thousand students in a military, a government, and a private school, leading to the course taught in Nepal itself to 50 principals and teachers.

From Raja Kingsley and Dr Leslie Brooks:

“The CBE course taught in Nepal in November 2015 transformed the thinking of every school teacher and administrator who took the course. The knowledge and exercises were so practical and enriching that the participants quickly made the connection between their current level of personal experience and the advantages and benefits for students.

“This gave them confidence to organize to implement fully the TM and TM Sidhi programme in their schools. After the course the participants had a more positive outlook on their own lives and on the future of Nepal.”

Japan: A leader of Maharishi Institute of Total Education reported,

“We started to teach in one of the biggest ‘cram’ schools in west Japan, with 15,000 students. We taught TM to the president, board of directors, and now the teachers, in preparation for teaching the students.

“In the wonderful course I understood the real importance of a CBE project for our coun try, that this is the solution and key for the coherence of our nation to be raised.”

Mali: The National Director of the Transcendental Meditation organization has implemented the Transcendental Meditation programme in a school of more than 400 students:

“As a result of the step-by-step application learned in the CBE course, permission forms flow from the parents, personal instructions and checking are going on every day by two full-time Governors, teachers are leading group meditation in their classrooms very seriously, and the school director is even more ‘fired up’ than myself, informing the Prime Minister [Dr Bevan Morris] that the students will be starting the TM-Sidhi programme, with the required number to bring invincibility to Mali.”

Argentina: The General Director and Administrator of an international school in Argentina introduced the Transcendental Meditation programme in their school:

“The CBE course provided us the knowledge, as well as the strength and support that we needed. The course was also fundamental for providing the tools needed for the successful presentation of the project to teachers, parents and students.”

Kenya: The National Director of the Transcendental Meditation programme reported that they “have started implementing the TM programme in three more schools in Kenya and one school across the border in Tanzania.”

◆ In addition, many presentations were given: On national television by the National Director of the Transcendental Meditation organization in Armenia; and to educators in Algeria, Ukraine, Israel, and other countries.

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Dr Marcia Murphy

Dr Ashley Deans

Participants presented during Maharishi Global Family Chat on what they gained from the course,

and their plans for their countries.

◆ Dr Marcia Murphy, International expert and Founding Director of the International Founda-tion of Consciousness-Based education

◆ With presentations and videos by Dr Susie Dillbeck, President, International Foundation of Consciousness-Based Education; International Professor of Education and Trustee, Maharishi University of Management; and Dr Michael Dillbeck, Raja of France; International Research Professor and Trustee, Maharishi University of Management

Daily format and schedule of the course:Each video or live lecture is followed by the participants integrating the knowledge—summarizing it, expressing it, presenting it to others, and writing about it in workshops. This routine is balanced with restful and enlivening twice-daily extended group practice of the TM and TM-Sidhi programme.The course is held in-residence, with late morning, afternoon, and evening meetings in the beautiful meeting hall of St. Odiliënberg. Meals are served in the same building.

Course materials for the participants:Each participant receives a ring binder containing all the printed material used in the course; a DVD containing the PowerPoint slides of the scientific research findings discussed in the course; short video documentaries of schools worldwide; and a sample 25-minute presentation to a school principal.

◆ The graduates receive a certificate of completion.

Translation: English is the course language. When translation is needed, the extra fee of 55 Euro per day for the translator’s room and board can be shared by the participants of a language group.

Fees for the course, room, and board for 15 days:• Single occupancy: 1190,- Euro • Double occupancy: 980,- Euro per person

To make your reservation and pay online: http://www.merucourses.comFor assistance in course registration: [email protected] further information about the content of the course: Dr. Susie Dillbeck <[email protected]>

Faculty conducting the course: ◆ Dr Ashley Deans, Global Ambassador of Consciousness-Based Education;

former Director of Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment, USA

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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Maharishi speaks on the importance of retired people in making the nation invincible. Maharishi explains that the retired are the source of wisdom and inspiration for the whole society.

Developing higher consciousness prepares the retired for the higher responsibility that only comes from greater experience of life through the years. The course features lectures by Maharishi that were given from 1970 to 1981.

Course fee including meals: 300,- Euro

Housing at MERU in St. Odilienberg:• Single occupancy: 280,- Euro• Double occupancy: 175,- Euro per person

To make your reservation and pay online: http://www.merucourses.com


Gaining Integration of the Inner and Outer Values of Life in Higher States of Consciousness: Enjoying Life in Bliss and

Generating Silent Waves of Inspiration for the Whole Community, thereby Contributing to National Invincibility

◆ Gaining Integration of the Inner and Outer Values of Life in Higher States of Consciousness: enjoying life in bliss and generating silent waves of inspiration for the whole community, thereby contributing to national invincibility

◆ Enlightenment—Spiritual Unfoldment—Rising Invincibility: The experience of pure consciousness through the Transcendental Meditation programme, with its corresponding benefits for the mind, body, and behaviour, is the basis of living WHOLENESS in life and spontaneously radiating an evolutionary influence for the whole society

◆ Responsibility of the Retired—Serving as a Source of Wisdom and Inspiration for the Whole Society: Developing higher states of consciousness—awakening the full potential of Natural Law in one’s own consciousness and the collective consciousness of society to give an evolutionary direction to all trends of life

Topics of the course include:

13 – 20 August

Spiritual Experience in Retirement

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20 – 27 August

You are invited

Continuing the tradition of our very successful one-week summer courses for younger practitioners of Transcendental Meditation and the TM-Sidhi programme from throughout Europe, it is a pleasure

to announce that this year’s course will take place from 20th to 27th August in MERU, Vlodrop, with use of Maharishi’s Peace Palace for meetings, and accommodation nearby in the comfortable MERU facility in Sint Odilienberg. (Please note that this course was first announced for the Maharishi Island of World Peace, Ireland, but due to planning restrictions it cannot be offered there this year, and we are fortunate that MERU can host the course. It will be offered in Ireland in a future year when the construction is completed.)

New this year: Option for an extended stayThere will also be the option to stay on for a further 4 or 7 days to attend Raja Peter's unique course pre-senting Maharishi’s Total Knowledge (27 - 31 August or 27 August - 3 September). Please see on Page 24.

The course

During the course you will have the opportunity to enjoy extended practice of Transcendental Meditation and the TM-Sidhi Programme. You will gain profound rest and deepen your

experience of Transcendental Consciousness, the field of inner bliss and pure intelligence, the basis for full development of heart and mind.

Special videotaped lectures by Maharishi will be shown throughout the conference, providing deep insights into the development of consciousness through Transcendental Meditation and the practical benefits of the programme.

As with our previous courses held in the last five years in Spain, Croatia, Italy, Greece and Northern Germany, Raja Peter and Liselotte will again be present throughout the course to share inspiration

about all aspects of Maharishi’s teaching and to provide guidance and support to the course participants. We are fortunate that the course leader this year will be Jamie Scott, who attended the previous courses and is now a Teacher of Transcendental Meditation.

(with optional extension for Total Knowledge course with Raja Peter)

‘The summer assemblies for young Meditators and Sidhas from throughout Europe have proven to be a huge success – an opportunity for deep experiences and profound knowledge, while being together in a beautiful location.

‘The venue for this year’s course is Maharishi’s world headquarters in MERU, where he spent the last 18 years of his life. MERU is in the midst of the 1800 hectare Meinweg National Park, with unspoilt natural forests and magnificent walks in all directions – the perfect environment for joyful expansion of consciousness. These summer courses are the highlight of the year for Liselotte and me, and we really do look forward to being with everyone again.’

— Raja Peter

European Young Meditators’ Course

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The comfortable accommodation, inspiring walks in the surrounding forests and the opportunity to experience the profound silence of meetings held in Maharishi’s house, make this a course you will

not want to miss. If participants wish, there will also be the opportunity for an afternoon boat ride on the Rhine or Maas.

Participants in last year’s European Meditators Course, held in Schleswig Holstein, Germany, had the following to say:

‘Thank you so much for another wonderful course. These courses give me so much hope for the future and ignite the spark of desire to continue sharing and spreading the good TM word to all the young ones for a bright future.’ — Elisa

‘Thank you so much for a wonderful course in Germany; it was a blessing to have you with us Raja Peter, and hear your stories and share Maharishi’s teachings.’ — Carlos

Course detailsAccommodation: Single and shared accommodation is available for all participants in the comfortable MERU facility in Sint Odilienberg, with transport provided for the short journey to and from the MERU capital for meetings and meals.

Delicious food: Share mealtimes with your friends while enjoying fabulous organic, vegetarian food.

Course fee, including accommodation and food:• Single occupancy (7 nights): 450,- Euro• Double occupancy (7 nights): 350,- Euro per person

Students: There may be the opportunity to take advantage of partial scholarships. Please ask for details when applying.



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The Ambassadors of Brahmananda Saraswati Trust in over 70 countries warmly invite everyone to enjoy their Ambassador Receptions every month, with Rudrabhishek performed live by the

Maharishi Vedic Pandits in the Brahmasthan of Maharishi’s Peace Palace in Vlodrop, Holland. During the afternoon we share knowledge as well as inspiration about the success of the fundraising efforts to bring a permanent group of 9,000 Vedic Pandits to the Brahmasthan of India.

On these days the nations of Europe will be celebrating Invincible Europe Days with Governors, Sidhas and Meditators gathering at TM Centres for morning and afternoon group superradiance

programme. We all hope that Centres in all parts of the world will also take advantage of this beautiful opportunity to bring coherence and invincibility to their regions while enjoying the sublime influence of Rudrabhishek.

The Rudrabhishek and afternoon session will be aired live at the times posted below at:http://www.mgcwp.org/bstreceptionThe sessions are also archived at this website for future viewing.

Ambassador Receptions for 2016 (usually held on the first Saturday of the month) ◆ 6 February ◆ 5 March ◆ 2 April ◆ 7 May ◆ 4 June ◆ 2 July ◆ 6 August ◆ 3 September ◆ 15 October ◆ 5 November ◆ 3 December

Schedule for Ambassador Receptions (times are CET) ◆ 8:30 Morning Superradiance (lift-off) time ◆ 10:00–12:30 Rudrabhishek performed in Maharishi’s Brahmasthan, MERU ◆ 12:30–14:30 Lunch ◆ 14:30–16:30 Afternoon meeting:• Inspirational talk by Maharishi• Special guest speakers giving knowledge and inspiration• News and photos from Invincible Europe Day• Latest news of fundraising success around the world for the Maharishi Vedic Pandits• Short recitation by Maharishi Vedic Pandits

◆ 18:30 Afternoon Superradiance (lift-off) time

Jai Guru Dev

Monthly Ambassador Reception Invincible Europe Day

Promoting the Maharishi Vedic Pandit Programme

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‘All the phases of time are incapable of shaking the roots of this knowledge, because it is embedded in infinity. A good Teacher means he will teach the way he has been taught.

All the organisational rules are there to keep us straight in the teaching. Our efforts are going to last for thousands of years, for tens of thousands of years.’

— Maharishi (13 May 1973, La Antilla, Spain)

The Governor Refresher Course is an aspect of Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation Teacher Training Course for the Age of Enlightenment. This course is open to applicants from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia,

and New Zealand.

The Governor Refresher Course was designed by Maharishi to prepare all Teachers of Transcendental Meditation to bring enlightenment and invincibility to their nation. Teachers will be brought up to date in Maharishi’s most recent guidelines regarding knowledge, teaching skills, materials, and policies, and will hear some of the most recent advanced lectures of Maharishi bringing to light more details of the structure of Total Knowledge as well as the scientific perspective of Total Knowledge.

The Governor Refresher Course is particularly relevant for Teachers who have not been teaching regularly,

but it was Maharishi’s wish that all active Governors who took the Transcendental Meditation Teacher Training Course prior to 2005 should take Block One, which includes many recent lectures by Maharishi on the principles of teaching and the role of the Certified Governor. Many of the lectures were recorded during the first Governor Refresher Course held simultane-ously in several locations around the world in April-May 2005.

We warmly encourage all Governors who have not yet had the opportunity to attend the Governor Refresher Course to apply now to become Certified Governors. Governors who have attended the course have commented on how invaluable and enriching it is.

To apply for the Governor Refresher Course, or for more information, please contact your National Office.

Block 1: 27 August – 11 SeptemberBlock 2: 12 – 27 December

International Governor Refresher Course

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It is a joy to announce an International Transcendental Meditation Teacher Training Course (TTC) to be held from 23 November to 29 April 2017 for

ladies (twenty-one weeks each), at MERU, Sint Odilienberg, The Netherlands — a European-standard facility with very good, comfortable accommodations.

This is a special opportunity for all Sidhas and Meditators in every country to be trained in the most supreme profession of all time—to gain the ability to whisper infinity and give the gift of Total Knowledge for life in happiness and fulfilment. This is that unique profession where one continually grows in knowledge and blossoms in enlightenment oneself while imparting knowledge for enlightenment and simultaneously creating the basis for Invincibility—Heaven on Earth—for the whole world.

TTC participants will enjoy their course in the midst of a large group of Sidhas and Governors, including Maharishi Vedic Pandits, Vedic

Experts (Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Administrators, Advanced Technique Teachers, and Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology Experts), and Purusha.

Training

Maharishi’s ‘Transcendental Meditation Teacher Training Course for the Age of Enlightenment’ is taught by Maharishi through his videotaped lectures, and his standardized teaching procedures.

Graduates of the course will become qualified Teachers of Maharishi’s Transcendental Meditation Programme and will participate in bringing Maharishi’s Total Knowledge to people of all ages and the gift of higher consciousness for higher knowledge to the student population of the country.

One of the course requirements established by Maharishi is that all Teachers of Transcendental Meditation practise the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme for their greater fulfilment and success in life.

LanguageThe course lessons are in English, but translation into other languages can be arranged as necessary. The participants from each country will study the detailed course material in their own language.

Application ProcedureFor more information about the course, the application, payment procedures, visa requirements, etc., please contact the National Course Office in your country.

23 November – 29 April 2017 (Ladies)

‘The creation of Heaven on Earth is the most desirable project in the entire history of the human race. The Teachers of Transcendental Meditation are the founders of Heaven on Earth.

They have that regenerative role in the history of mankind.’

‘The Teachers of Transcendental Meditation whisper the supreme knowledge of life, which can raise any individual to the supreme level of human achievement — Unity Consciousness — and create a

world of all progress, peace, harmony, and abundance — Heaven on Earth for all mankind. Great and wise are the Teachers of Transcendental Meditation.’ — Maharishi

International Transcendental Meditation Teacher Training Coursefor the Age of Enlightenment

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In this course Raja Peter, Raja of Invincible United Kingdom, presents a comprehensive vision of Total Knowledge, based on four years of intensive study with Maharishi from 2004 to 2007. Raja Peter systematically

unfolds Maharishi's total insight into the structure of the Absolute, the field of Brahm, Totality, and its manifestation in the field of diversity while remaining nothing other than Totality.

During the course there are beautiful charts, simple exercises, and lively discussion, which, together with long programme morning and evening, lead naturally to the dawning of Total Knowledge and bliss in the awareness of the participants.

Course fee, including accommodation at MERU in St. Odilienberg and meals: Parts 1&2: 27 August - 3 September (7 nights): Single occupancy: 595,- Euro, Double occ.: 455,- Euro per personPart 1: 27 - 31 August (4 nights): Single occupancy: 340,- Euro, Double occupancy: 240,- Euro per personPart 2: 31 August - 3 September (3 nights): Single occupancy: 255,- Euro, Double occ.: 195,- Euro per person



◆ Makes advanced aspects of knowledge from Maharishi accessible

◆ Presents an integrated framework of the Unmanifest and all its manifestations

◆ Includes engaging stories about Maharishi relating to the knowledge, as well as rare tapes

◆ incorporates long rounding to support profound experience, deep rest, and bliss

Course Participant Testimonials:

‘We have been floating in the bliss of Maharishi’s knowledge – deeply nourishing to heart and mind.’ — Henry Brighouse

‘The most remarkable impression for me was the clarity of the knowledge and application in all areas of life.’ — CP Bulgaria

‘I entered the course not knowing what to expect and I’m leaving the course amazed at what I’ve learned and experienced. I’m very excited to participate in more.’ — Barbara Ketley

‘The teacher is one with the teaching – the lamp is connected to the powerhouse bringing enlightenment to the listener.’ — Jorn Janby

‘Raja Peter’s enlightened presentation and guidance and his wonderful stories of Maharishi make these courses not only ultimate in terms of knowledge, but also as the most subtle level of entertainment.’ — Sally Brighouse

Part 1: 27 – 31 AugustPart 2: 31 August – 3 September

Parts 1 & 2: 27 August – 3 September

The Total Knowledge course offered by Raja Peter:

The ideal will be to attend this course for the entire week, including Part 1 from 27 - 31 August and Part 2, 31 August - 3 September. However, it is also possible to attend just Part 1 (newcomers) or just Part 2 (those

who have already attended a Total Knowledge course).

Maharishi’s Total Knowledge with Raja Peter

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‘So here is an invitation to the people to create heaven in their life by developing their own consciousness through the study and practical programmes of Maharishi Jyotish’ — Maharishi

Course fee including meals: 315,- EuroHousing at MERU in St. Odilienberg:• Single occupancy: 280,- Euro • Double occupancy: 175,- Euro per person



Maharishi Jyotish is the ancient mathematical system of prediction used to identify trends and tendencies in our health, finances, partnerships, education, career, and family relationships.

Maharishi Jyotish is Vedic Astrology restored by Maharishi in its purity and effectiveness from the Vedic Tradition of India. Maharishi Jyotish is part of Maharishi’s complete Science of Consciousness that includes Transcendental Meditation, Yoga, Ayurveda, Vastu and much more.

The inspiring knowledge of these Vedic disciplines will be presented through live lectures, animations, videos, and practical demonstrations of the theory and practice of Maharishi Jyotish. Participants will:

◆ Learn how the Vedic Technologies can address the consequences of past action and remove restrictions to future progress;

◆ Gain an appreciation of the unique role of Maharishi Vedic Astrology in the promotion of enlightenment, national invincibility, and permanent world peace;

◆ Learn about the intimate connection between individual and cosmic life displayed in the correspondence between the structures and functions of the brain, cell and DNA in human physiology and their cosmic counterparts—the planets and stars—the basic constituents of Maharishi Vedic Astrology;

◆ Learn the Fundamentals of Jyotish including the structure of a Kundali (birth chart); the names and qualities of the Grahas, Rashis, and Bhavas; and the basic terminology commonly used in a Maharishi Jyotish consultation;

◆ Enliven the “all-knowing” quality of cosmic intelligence within one’s Self, through extended, group practice of Maharishi Technologies of Consciousness;

◆ Experience live Vedic Recitation by Maharishi Vedic Pandits of MERU;

◆ Gain an understanding of Nature’s self-interacting dynamics of creation—the holistic, sequential and orderly basis for predicting the future and creating positive trends through Maharishi Jyotish technologies.

12 – 19 September16 Lesson Course

Course Leaders: Dr. Chris Crowell – Minister of Religion and Culture, Global Country of World Peace and President, Brahmananda Saraswati Jyotish Foundation; Dr. Ann Crowell – Director for Curriculum Development, Brahmananda Saraswati Jyotish Foundation

Maharishi Jyotish and Maharishi Yagya ProgrammesFoundations of the Science of Transformation and Technology of Prediction

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Enjoy nine days of living divinity, bliss and pure consciousness at MERU, Holland—the International Capital of the Global

Country of World Peace—and celebrate the grand Victory Day with your worldwide Maharishi family.

Assembly Highlights

All Governors and Sidhas are warmly welcomed to this Grand Navaratri Assembly to deepen their experiences through extended group practice of the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme. Come and establish yourself in the pure knowledge in your own Being and enliven the total potential of Natural Law in your daily life.

Daily Vedic Recitations in the Brahmasthan of Maharishi’s Peace Palace

During this auspicious Vedic festival of Navaratri, there will be daily live performance of Vedic recitation from Maharishi Vedic Pandits, enlivening the specific qualities of Mother Divine—Maha Durga, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Saraswati.

The Navaratri festival will culminate with a grand celebration on Victory Day (Vijaya Dashami).

Maharishi’s gift of Supreme Knowledge, raising every individual to the supreme value of life

‘The whole of Nature is always at our command in a natural way, just by thinking, that’s all—just by thinking. So it is a very great science of life, it is a very great art of living. How to live? Learn to think from the level of

the full potential of Natural Law, which is already there in your Self. That is the reason why Self-Realization has been valued throughout the ages. Realize the Self.’— Maharishi, 13 November 1984

New Digitally Re-mastered Video Lectures – Like sitting in the hall with Maharishi!

We will be featuring the newly re-mastered version of the 12 lectures of the Advanced Lecture Series on the Transcendental Meditation-Sidhi Programme.

Each one of these beautiful lectures was especially selected by Maharishi.

This lecture series will be presented with new high definition audio and video equipment to enhance your experience of these very special talks by Maharishi.

This precious legacy of knowledge has been sourced from its original master recording, re-edited, and digitized with greatest care using the best modern technology to ensure the maximum quality.

Vijaya Dashami – Victory Day — 10 October

Celebrate Vijaya Dashami—Victory Day—with your worldwide Maharishi family. The celebration will feature Global Puja, Maharishi Vedic Pandits performance, Maharishi’s historic message, Maharaja’s address,

a Victory Day outing and a special Maharishi Gandharva Veda Concert.

Be sure to come to our Grand Navaratri Assembly and enjoy daily live performance of Vedic recitation by Maharishi Vedic Pandits, enjoy the bliss of the group practice of Yogic Flying, and then deepen your experiences by hearing Maharishi lecture by lecture, as so many angles of the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme are unfolded.

Grand Navaratri Assembly Dates Course Fee(Euro)

Singleroom

Doubleroom

Full Assembly 30 September – 11 October 495,- 440,- 275,-

Weekend Assembly 7 – 10 October 135,- 120,- 75,-

Victory Day Celebration 10 October 50,- ‒ ‒

Please apply at: http://www.merucourses.com • For assistance please email: [email protected]

Grand Navaratri Assembly30 September – 11 October

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Discovering the Eternal Reality of the Rāmāyan in the Structure and Function of Human Physiology

‘Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam is talking in terms of the mechanics of transformation of Natural Law into physiology. He has realised that the total Constitution of Natural Law, which governs the universe with perfect order, is lively in every grain of physiology. And the language of Rāmāyan is that language in which Total Natural Law is actually seen administering the whole universe.’

— Maharishi

In this beautiful video course, Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam (Dr. Tony Nader, MD, PhD) will describe his discovery, made under the guidance of His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, that the eternal epic of Vedic Literature, the Rāmāyan, is

a description of total Natural Law expressing itself in human physiology. Its characters and their actions and interactions unfold the story of Natural Law as it expresses itself into all aspects of creation.

During the course, participants will:

◆ Listen to Maharishi explain the deepest essence of the Rāmāyan

◆ Understand how to recognize the relationship between the unmanifest, abstract reality of Natural Law and its concrete expressions at every level of manifestation

◆ Comprehend how the characters, relationships and events from the story can be consistently and systematically located in the structures and functions of human physiology, revealing the cosmic nature of the unfoldment of human life

◆ Gain a greater understanding of Maharishi Vedic Science and Technology of Consciousness

Course fee including meals: 450,- Euro Housing at MERU in St. Odilienberg:• Single occupancy: 400,- Euro• Double occupancy: 250,- Euro per person



9 – 19 October

Each lesson presents a fascinating topic that relates to the overall theme of the course, “The Rāmāyan Reveals the Cosmic Nature of the Unfoldment of Human Life.” For example, Lesson 8 explores how the hierarchy of characters unfolds in

four different levels of the physiology, and how the Rishis or sages can be located according to the functions of certain structures in the brainstem.

‘Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam (Dr. Tony Nader, MD, PhD) is one of the great, innovative geniuses of our time… His remarkable scientific elucidation of the ancient cherished epic, the Ramayan, reveals how this timeless saga is

truly about ourselves—a story that is continuously unfolding within our very brain and body. This makes this time-honored epic immediately relevant to the life and very soul of the reader.‘ — John Hagelin, PhD

This course elaborates on the knowledge presented in Maharaja’s book, Rāmāyan in Human Physiology, and course participants will deepen their understanding by reading relevant sections of the book.

Each lesson features a video lecture by Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam, with an introduction by Dr. Peter Swan. The course leaders will guide the course participants in discussion and exercises that connect the main ideas of the lesson with the development of their own creative potential.

Rāmāyan in Human Physiology16 Lesson Course

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Enjoy deepening personal experiences during your royal, rest-ful, rejuvenating morning and a� ernoon programmes.

A� ernoons begin with live recitations by the Maharishi Vedic Pandits and continues with a special selection of Maharishi’s lectures highlighting the value of celebrations—daily and sea-sonal celebrations that uphold the in� nite organising power of Natural Law and awaken speci� c aspects of Nature’s func-tioning in our lives and in the life of our nation and the world.

Course participants will enjoy the opportunity to discuss their experiences of higher states of consciousness with Mother Di-vine Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Administrators. � ere will be an opportunity for Advanced Techniques as well as Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology, Panchakarma treat-ments, Maharishi Aromatherapy consultations, and Maha-rishi Light � erapy with Gems consultations and treatments.

Enjoy delicious, healthy meals and snacks prepared with fresh organic produce. � ere will be time a� er lunch for walk and

talk in the luxuriant forests and gardens surrounding Maha-rishi’s Peace Palace.

Coming together to create coherence and harmony in world consciousness and deepen experience and understanding is always enriching, and the pleasure gained from the meeting of like minds and hearts is real and lasting.

We look forward to seeing you this year during the beautiful, so� , festive Autumn season at MERU.

Full Accommodation (including meals) for 7 days:Single room EURO 490 Sharing a double room EURO 385

Course Fee: EURO 800� ere will be a fee adjustment for low and middle income countries. (Proceeds go towards the support and promotion of the Mother Divine Programme in Europe and to the Global Mother Divine Organisation globally.)

A Week of Celebration: 24–31 October 2016

nvitation to lady Govenors, Sidhas, and Meditators from every country to celebrate success, plan for

progress, and create a momentum for peace and pros-perity during the auspicious days leading up to and following Deepavali—the Festival of Light.

We will enjoy this week of celebration in the sublime atmos-phere of Maharishi’s Peace Palace in MERU, the Netherlands.

� is is a great festival season and we will enjoy together the celebration of

• Dhanvantari Jayanti—28th October 2016

• Hanuman Jayanti—29th October 2016

• Deepavali—30th October 2016

Contact: [email protected]

(arrival 24th; departure 31st)

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Dhanvantari Jayanti — 28 OctoberDay of celebrating the emergence of AyurVeda

Dhanvantari is the embodiment of AyurVeda, the eternal science of life. On this day of Dhanvantari, the tradition of the complete knowledge of AyurVeda is revived and enlivened in human awareness and we can take advantage of this opportunity to imbibe in our consciousness those elements of perfect balance, perfect health, and immortality to help create a disease-free society.

Hanuman Jayanti — 29 OctoberDay of celebrating and enlivening Nature's infinite organizing power and perfect administration

The day of Hanuman enlivens those impulses of creative intelligence that help maintain the flow of evolution in an uninterrupted way and help remove obstacles on the way to enlightenment, thereby promoting Natural Law-based administration, Ram Raj, where society is free from problems and suffering.

Mahalakshmi Celebration (Deepavali) — 30 OctoberDay of celebrating and enlivening the qualities of abundance, affluence,

and fulfilment inherent in the structure of Natural Law

The day of Mahalakshmi is one of the most important days in the Vedic calendar. The Sanskrit word ‘Mahalakshmi’ means ‘great wealth’. Mahalakshmi is that impulse of creative intelligence in Nature which is responsible for prosperity, growth, and affluence in life. On this auspicious Mahalakshmi Day, called Deepavali, we enliven the specific values of creative intelligence in Nature that bestow wealth, eliminate poverty, and remove obstacles and weaknesses in individual and collective consciousness.

Deepavali Assembly Dates Course Fee(Euro)

Singleroom

Doubleroom

Full Assembly 26 – 31 October 225,- 200,- 125,-

Weekend Assembly 28 – 30 October 90,- 80,- 50,-

Deepavali Day Celebration 30 October 50,- ‒ ‒


Deepavali AssemblyCelebrating the Festival of Lights

26 – 31 October

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Enlivening bliss and orderliness in consciousness and the physiologyto accelerate the development of higher states of consciousness

31 October – 21 November (Refresher and Phase 2)

It is said in the Veda that mantras, gems and herbs are the three primary means to support the development of higher states of consciousness and perfect health. In this course, our delightful focus

is on gems, and how they profoundly support our health and spiritual evolution through the application of Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems.

There are three fundamental aspects to this course:

◆ Subjective Experience: Enjoying the benefit of personal treatments in MLG ◆ Theoretical Knowledge: The origin and nature of gemstones, and how MLG works ◆ Practical Knowledge and Training: Giving treatments to clients, organising and promoting MLG in the field

Goal of the course:After successful completion of this course, participants will become Practicioners of Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems (at Phase 1 level) qualified to give treatments to healthy people and to those with minor imbalances. They will also receive the necessary knowledge to give introductory talks on MLG.

Who may attend:Governors are welcome to apply after approval by their National Office with the International Course Office, as well as by their Raja and/or Raj Rajeshwari.

They must have a working agreement with a Movement institution, and the necessary equipment should be already available or should be ordered before the start of the course. Treatments will be offered in a Maharishi AyurVeda Clinic, Maharishi Spa or Peace Palace and in select Maharishi Invincibility Centres with proper Vastu.

Course leaders:Joachim and Iris Roller, who developed Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems (MLG) under Maharishi’s guidance Tel and Fax: 0031-475-538591 Email: [email protected]

Course fee: 1250,- Euro plus room and board

Room and board at MERU in St. Odilienberg: Single room: 1140,- Euro Double room: 855,- Euro including delicious organic meals, accomodation, and group transportation.

Note: The number of course participants is limited to 20 due to many personal sessions. Course language: English and German



International Training Course

Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems for Governors

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‘Time spent on Asanas and Dhyan (Transcendental Meditation) —it’s a golden time of the day.’ — Maharishi, 3 August 1992, MERU, Holland

Creating physiological balance and mind-body coordinationthrough simple Yoga postures and breathing exercises

Course fee including meals: Euro 300,-10% discount on the course fee is given when taking two or more of the 16 lesson courses on health

Housing at MERU in St. Odilienberg:• Single occupancy: 160,- Euro • Double occupancy: 100,- Euro per person



This course gives a comprehensive understanding of the nature of Yoga—unification of individual and cosmic life — as well as practical training in Yoga postures and breathing exercises that promote

integration of mind and body, supporting health by bringing life into harmony with Natural Law.

◆ Yoga and integration of all aspects of life ◆ Bhagavad-Gita as the supreme textbook of Yoga ◆ Scientific research validating the benefits of the

Yoga postures ◆ Higher states of consciousness—fulfillment of the

practice of Maharishi Yoga ◆ Discovery of the Veda and Vedic Literature in human

physiology ◆ Developing the state of Yoga through the Maharishi

Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme ◆ Enlivening the intelligence in all levels of the physiology

through Yoga postures and breathing exercises

In addition to the practical training in Yoga postures and breathing exercises, topics of the course include the following:

The course will be held in St. Odilienberg with the last meeting of the course being held in Vlodrop. Please bring comfortable loose clothing for Yoga Asanas performance.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

11 - 15 November

Maharishi Yoga – A Course on Yoga Exercise16 Lesson Course

Now open for Everyone!

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Maharishi’s Commentary on Rik Veda, Apaurusheya Bhāshya, brings to light the mechanics of evolution of Natural Law. It explains how the WHOLENESS of Natural Law—the unmanifest, eternal ocean of self-

referral consciousness—gives rise to the sequential, orderly unfoldment of specific Laws of Nature in the Veda and the entire manifest universe.

Diving deep into Maharishi’s knowledge of Vedic Science

‘In sequence as we go on inspecting the structure of the whole Veda, we come out to see a very intelligent and perfect sequential progression of the tree of knowledge from the seed of knowledge. As from any seed, which has compactly contained within its nature the whole diversity of the tree, the sprouting comes out, and this grows into a tree, and the whole thing comes out into a tree, and all the fruits come out from there. So, in order to enjoy the fruit of all knowledge, we have to develop the state of all knowledge in our consciousness, and the way to do it is the Sidhi programme.’ — Maharishi, 20. February 1982, Advanced Vision of Maharishi’s Apaurusheya Bhāshya, Boppard, Germany

Theme One:

Maharishi’s Apaurusheya Bhāshya, Personal Experience of the Transcendental Meditation Sidhi Programme, and Principles of Modern Science: These three angles of investigation together provide a clear vision of the mechanics of Natural Law in the unmanifest GAP between each expression of the Veda, which structures the Veda and the whole creation.

This is Theme One of a three-part advanced course. Theme One is being offered 18 – 22 November 2016, on a World Peace Assembly (WPA) at MERU.

Maharishi’s timeless video lectures and deeper personal experience:

Knowledge and experience go hand in hand. Through Maharishi’s timeless video lectures on Apaurusheya Bhāshya and the restful routine of the World Peace Assembly, with extended group practice of the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme, discover in the self-referral intelligence of your own Being the liveliness of both Unity and diversity, where the total potential of Veda is available as the source of order and symmetry in the whole universe.

This course will be conducted at MERU by members of the Purusha and Mother Divine Programmes, who are steeped in Maharishi's knowledge and well qualified to guide you as you explore Maharishi Vedic Science.

Course leaders for Men: Dr. Girish Momaya and Dr. Dinesh Mithal

Course leader for Ladies: Members of the Mother Divine Programme in The Netherlands

Course fee including meals: 300,- Euro

Housing at MERU in St. Odilienberg:• Single occupancy: 160,- Euro• Double occupancy: 100,- Euro per person



Maharishi’s Apaurusheya Bhashya of Rik VedaA very special course for Governors and Sidhas

18 – 22 November

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Winter Assembly 2016-2017

Winter Assembly 2016-2017 Dates Course Fee(Euro)

Singleroom

Doubleroom

Full Assembly 27 December – 15 January 2017 760,- 760,- 475,-

Knowledge 27 – 31 December 2016 180,- 160,- 100,-

Silence 31 December – 8 January 2017 360,- 320,- 200,-

Dynamism 8 – 15 January 2017 315,- 280,- 175,-

Short Assembly 10 – 13 January 2017 150,- 120,- 75,-

12 January Celebration – 2017 12 January 2017 50,- ‒ ‒

‘Life by nature must be blissful, naturally free from suffering, misery, tension, confusion, and disharmony.

All spheres of life—thinking, speaking, acting, and behaving—become and remain permeated with the conscious awareness of Being, and life is thus able to

live the value of Being.’ —Maharishi

Celebrating Knowledge — 27 – 31 December 2016Maharishi’s Historic Video Lectures

Raising individual life to its Cosmic status for the full blossoming of bliss, noble qualities, and support of Nature from within—creating perpetual peace and Heaven on Earth for our whole world family.

Celebrating Silence — 31 December 2016 – 8 January 2017Silence

Retreat into blissful silence in deep self-referral experience of long practice of the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi Programme in a large group.

Special tapes of Maharishi’s lectures and listening to Maharishi Vedic Pandits’ live recitation from 4 January onwards.

Celebrating Dynamism — 8 – 15 January 2017

January 10: The birthday of Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam, First Ruler of the Global Country of World Peace.

January 12: Celebrating the inauguration of Maharishi’s Ninth Year of Invincibility — Global Raam Raj in the presence of Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam.

‘Thank you for the beautiful course. It made me wish for more. Very good knowledge, wonderful recitation by Maharishi Vedic Pandits, and good food! This was the best New Year’s Eve I have had for many years. Will definitely return.’ — H.A. – a participant from Norway in the Winter Assembly 2011-12

Course participants’ testimonials at MERU: http://www.meruevents.com/testimonials/


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The PlanMERU is planning to build two 3-story houses with luxurious and exquisite apartments where dedicated Governors and Sidhas who wish to lead a spiritual life in the beautiful and pure atmosphere of Maharishi’s Global Capital in Holland can have their own home.

These apartments, overseeing the beautiful scenic Meinweg forest reserve, will have a private forest garden with walkways and all the facilities and amenities, including meditation halls, broadband internet, balconies, extra storage space in the attic for individual apartments, laundry rooms, car parking, etc.

Residents will have access to MERU services, such as kitchen and dining providing organic meals, linen change, laundry and dry cleaning, maintenance and cleaning staff.

Life at MERULife at MERU is just magical! Those who have had an opportunity to stay at MERU know this unforgettable experience of staying at this unique place in the world, combining the influence of perfect Vastu with an atmosphere that is charged with Maharishi’s blessings and the coherence created by years of long group Transcendental Meditation programmes.

The special features of life at MERU include experience of deep meditations in daily group programmes, listening to Maharishi tapes, and yearly celebrations, such as 12th January, Guru Purnima, Maha Lakshmi, Navaratri, Victory Day, and other important celebrations from the Vedic calendar, and birthday celebrations, all at the Brahmasthan of Maharishi’s Peace Palace. There are also daily live performances by Maharishi Vedic Pandits.

Vedic expertise is available for courses, consultations, and treatments, including Advanced Techniques, Maharishi AyurVeda, Pancha Karma treatments, Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems, Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology, Maharishi Aroma Therapy.

Moreover, in the area around MERU you will also enjoy the most beautiful parks and meadows, walking and cycling pathways, and scenic spots in the forest.

The nearness to several international airports and major train connections to the main cities of Europe is an added advantage.

In short, your life at MERU will be beautiful and heavenly, a life with fullness of inner richness and outer glory, an enlightened life in bliss, peace, happiness, health, and harmony.

Have Your Own Home at MERUA Rare Opportunity to Make Your Home

at MERU and Grow in Enlightenment

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tel: ++31-475-538539, [email protected]

Dipl. Ing.independent architect, Station 24, 6063, NP-Vlodrop

The investmentEach of the two buildings will have about 20 apartments varying from three bedrooms plus kitchen/dining and living room, to two-rooms or single-room apartments, ranging from approximately 135 square meters to 28 square meters living space plus balcony.

If you would like to discuss your financing needs or plans including the size of the apartment we would be happy to hear from you.

Also, there may be the possibility to have some of the apartments on a time-share basis, which would allow each occupant to live in the apartment for a period of 3 to 6 months every year.

When an apartment is not occupied, arrangements can be made with mutual consent to allow the apartment to be rented for MERU courses, and to share the profits with MERU.

The apartments will be sold on a right-to-live basis. If needed, it will be possible to disinvest at any time by finding another client, in agreement with MERU, and any profit will be shared equally with MERU.

Interested Governors and Sidhas, please contact your National Director or representative at the contact email provided below.

ContactMERU - Maharishi European Research UniversityStation 246063 NP VlodropNetherlands

Email: [email protected]

Web: http://meru-mvu.org/apartmenthouse

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@Viewing the beautiful electronic Model of Vedic Physiology combines the direct

experience with the intellectual understanding of modern science in light of Maharishi Vedic Science.

The Model of Vedic Physiology was designed by Maharishi to present Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam’s discovery to enliven brain coherence, the body’s inner intelligence, and promote improved physiological functioning.

Maharaja explains that total natural law is within us, and is available to us in the sounds of the Vedic Literature, which are vibrations of the Self. Experiencing

the Model of Vedic Physiology allows the viewer an opportunity to realize how these sounds enliven the body’s innate intelligence.

You will be able to view the model and select your choice of the following languages: English, Farsi, German, Italian, Mongolian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Hungarian, Dutch, French, Cantonese, Hebrew, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Swedish.

Listen to testimonies of previous course participants: http://www.meruevents.com/vedicphysiology

'Individual is Cosmic' was held from 29 March – 3 April 2013 at MERU, Holland'Development of Total Brain' was held from 4 April – 9 April 2013 at MERU, Holland

The Individual is Cosmic (Online Course)Awaken Your Brain: The Machinery for Health, Happiness, Success and Enlightenment

MERU Courses Online

Featuring the Model of Vedic Physiology

Development of Total Brain Potential (Online Course)

Understanding and Experiencing the Growth of One’s Cosmic Potential through the Science and Technology of Consciousness

with Dr Alarik and Dr Cynthia Arenander

Enjoy these courses online at your Center or from the comfort of your home. Each course is available for a period of 5 weeks from the day that your payment is received and your registration is completed by our office.

EEG and Enlightenment (Online Course)

with Dr Alarik and Dr Cynthia Arenander

This exciting course will allow all Governors, Sidhas and Meditators to become an effective exponent of brainwave demonstrations, a powerful tool to promote

Maharishi’s Vedic Technologies of Consciousness to meditators, the public, and all areas of society.

Recorded EEG demonstrations of Transcendental Meditation offer the audience an immediate, intimate and concrete experience of brain dynamics during the unique process of transcending.

Brainwave analysis is a significant approach to the exploration of human consciousness and the development of total brain potential, enlightenment.

This course will provide a basic understanding of brain structure, brainwave research and the current understanding of brain mechanisms associated with perception and the process of transcending leading to the

development of total brain function and enlightenment.

This course was held from 14 – 20 July 2014 at MERU, Holland

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@“Align your awareness with the intelligence expressed throughout the cosmos, align your physiology with the physiology of the universe and gain the evolving quality of the ever-expanding

universe in your individual awareness.” — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Vastu Builder Seminar (Online Course)Seven-Day Seminar on Maharishi Vastu (for Sidhas and TM Teachers only)

The Maharishi Vedic Observatory allows one to gain the benefit of Nature’s intelligence: a life lived in accord with all the Laws of Nature.

The instruments of the Maharishi Vedic Observatory express all values of space and direction by first locating the North Star, and then deriving all directions—north, south, east, and west—from there.

This 10‒lesson course is based on many profound talks by Maharishi. The course has been structured by Dr. Carl Stone under Maharishi’s

guidance. Dr. Stone spent many years with Maharishi on structuring the Maharishi Vedic Observatories as we appreciate them today all over the world.

This course was held from 20 – 25 May 2013 at MERU, Holland

During the seven-day seminar you will enjoy the best talks and documentaries from more than 15 of the world’s leading experts in Maharishi Vastu® architecture. Material for this seminar is compiled from all previous

Vastu training conferences in the USA and Europe and will also include lively workshop sessions with the Deputy Ministers and MERU Architects conducting the seminar.

This is a unique chance for everyone interested in Maharishi Vastu knowledge to gain in these compact and comprehensive sessions the applied knowledge of Maharishi Sthapatya Veda for yourself and the people of your

city, state and country.

This course was held from 26 May – 2 June 2013 at MERU, Holland

Maharishi Vedic AstrologyOnline Knowledge Series (Online Course)

“We are on the verge of creating Heaven on Earth, and therefore this knowledge of Jyotish blossoms now for everyone to enjoy heavenly consciousness—fully awake consciousness—reverberating

blissful daily life. So here is an invitation to the people to create heaven in their life by developing their own consciousness through the study and practical

programs of Maharishi Jyotish.” — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Maharishi Vedic Observatory (Online Course)

For detailed Announcements and Application please visit: http://www.merucourses.com(Select the course title from the 'ONLINE Courses' dropdown menu or from the sidebar links.)


MERU Courses Online

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Maharishi AyurVeda Health Centre at MERU

MAHARISHI AyurVeda Panchakarma treatments rejuvenate and purify your body of toxins and impurities and enhance your Ojas and Sattwa. They enliven your body’s own inner intelligence to bring about good

health and well-being. All treatments at our Maharishi AyurVeda Centre are done according to authentic, traditional procedures as prescribed by AyurVedic experts.

Short programmes3, 5, or 7 days of Panchakarma treatments (Example treatment lists are shown here, your individual treatments may vary as per Vaidya recommendation.)

✴ 3 days: eg: 2 Abhyanga, 1 Udvartana, 2 Shirodhara, 1 Swedana

✴ 5 days: eg: 3 Abhyanga, 1 Udvartana, 3 Shirodhara, 1 Swedana, 1 Matra basti

✴ 7 days: eg: 3 Abhyanga, 1 Udvartana, 2 Shirodhara, 2 Swedana, 2 Matra basti, 1 Nasya

Standard programmes10, 14, 21 days of Panchakarma treatments(Example treatment lists are shown here, your individual treatments may vary as per Vaidya recommendation.)

✴ 10 days: eg: 4 Abhyanga, 1 Udvartana, 2 Shirodhara, 1 Vishesh, 2 Swedana, 2 Matra basti, 1 Shodhana basti, 1 Nasya



An ideal Panchakarma Facility for our Movement family

SPA treatments do not require change of your routine or special diet. You can receive SPA treatments while you are on

a course at MERU. They will deepen your course-experience and enliven deeper silence in the physiology. A variety of other special treatments are offered as well: Maharishi Aroma Therapy, Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology, Vedic Sounds, and Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems.

PanchakarmaPanchakarma treatments need a special routine and diet. They require you to stay at our centre for several days to receive all the treatments and to gain the required rest. Our Vaidya (Traditional AyurVedic Doctor) prescribes the treatment-sequence according to his diagnosis at your arrival. Panchakarma is normally taken for at least two to three weeks in residence, we have also designed special packages for three, five, and seven days.

Initial consultation with the Vaidya to determine your personal Panchakarma prescription will be priced at 140,- €. Follow up consultations during your stay are included in the treatment prices.

Examples of Panchakarma packages are listed below with the various treat-ments generally included.

Maharishi AyurVeda Health Centre

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Abhyanga gentle massage

• 2 technicians, 6 positions 120 €


• 1 technician, 1 hour 60 €

Udwartana stimulating massage with paste• 2 technicians,

6 positions135 €

Shirodhara flowing oil stream on the forehead 70 €

Vishesh deep massage 120 €

Pizicili massage under warm flowing oil 235 €

Maharishi Light Therapy with Gems

• 3 sessions with standard beamer 180 €

• 3 sessions with big beamer 250 €

Maharishi Aroma Therapy

use of essential oils to enlivening the body’s own healing mechanisms

50 €

Maharishi Vedic Vibration

Technology

enlivening the inner intelligence of the body to restore health and well-being• first disorder

(3 treatments) 900 €

• each additional disorder (3 treatments) 450 €

• for same disorder - if repeated within 3 months (3 treatments)

450 €

Maharishi Vedic Sound

Technology

balancing the physiology through listening to Vedic vibrations

$ 300

Initial Vaidya Consultation (for Panchakarma) 140 €

Gharshan raw silk glove massage followed by oil 135 €

Kalari strong, dynamic massage to lift life energy - relieves stiffness and injury• 2 technicians,

5 positions 150 €


3 pos. Kalari + Swedana

ideal combination (package offer) 160 €

Swedana herbal steam bath 50 €

Pindaswedana herbalised rice bolus for tissue renewal• full body (includes

3 pos. Abhyanga) 300 €

• local (back and or specific areas) 160 €

Patrapotali herbalised bolus for pain relief

• full body (includes 3 pos. Abhyanga)

- day 1 200 €

- day 2 180 €

- day 3 180 €

• local (back and or specific areas)

- day 1 100 €

- day 2 80 €

- day 3 80 €

Takradhara flowing, herbalised buttermilk on the forehead - 2 technicians, includes 1 pos. Abhyanga

• 1 day 160 €

• 3 days 490 €

• 5 days 840 €

• 7 days 1210 €

Nasya treatment for the head (including neck and shoulders) for clarity of mind and sinus area

90 €

Matra Basti mild enema with herbalized oil 40 €

Shodhana Basti herbalized enema for elimination 50 €

Kshir Basti enema with herbalised milk for rejuvenation and strength 50 €

Brimhana Basti herbalised enema for nourishment and strength 50 €

Shiro Basti herbal oil head bath 80 €

Kati Basti oil treatment for lumbar region 60 €

Hrid Basti oil treatment for the heart 50 €

Netratarpana relaxing eye treatment 50 €

Karna Purana ear therapy with oil 30 €

ShiroAbhyanga thorough head massage (including neck and shouders) - optional to preceed eye or ear treatment, can also preceed Shirodhara instead of full Abhyanga

40 €

SPA Treatments(no routine change required)

Individual Treatments(preparation advised before treatment)

For reservation, detailed programmes please visit:http://MeruHealthCentre.com

For assistance and further details please email: [email protected]

Telephone:+31-651-074-226

Accommodation and MealsAyurvedic meals and

supporting programme(per day) 35 €

Luxury Room (per night, single occupancy) 65 €

Luxury Room (per night, double occupancy) 80 €

Comfort Room (per night, single occupancy) 50 €

Comfort Room (per night, double occupancy) 65 €

Standard Room (per night, single occupancy) 40 €

Standard Room (per night, double occupancy) 50 €

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MERU

Vlodrop-Station

De Meinweg

Boshotel

N570

E�elder Waldsee

Herkenbosch

Vlodrop

E�eld

L117Rothenbach

Posterholt

N570

N570

L117

L117

N293

Waarderweg

Paarloweg

Bergerweg

N293

Melick

N570

N293

Lüsekamp undBoschbeek

Roermond

RoerstreekGERMANY

NETHERLANDS

GERMANY

NETHERLANDS

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Vlodrop

MERU

Sint Odiliënberg

Sint OdiliënbergPaarlo

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TheaterHotel Oranjerie

Hotel St. Ludwig

Posterbos

Jai Guru Dev

MERU – Vlodrop

MERU – Sint Odilienberg

Address:

MERUWillem Alexanderlaan 16077 BX Sint OdilienbergNetherlands

Address:

MERUStation 246063 NP VlodropNetherlands

Coordinates: 51°8’28”N 6°0’3”E

Coordinates: 51°9’23”N 6°9’14”EMERU: http://meru-mvu.org

MERU (Dutch): http://meru-vlodrop.nl

MERU Maharishi AyurVeda Health Centre: http://MeruHealthCentre.com

MERU Events: http://MeruEvents.com

Courses and Application: http://www.merucourses.com

Email: [email protected]

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