Change in Society Begins With the Individual
The quality of society reflects the wellbeing and behaviour of the people within it. When individuals experience less stress, they may communicate more thoughtfully, manage disagreements more calmly and contribute more positively at home, at school, at work and in the wider community.
By helping reduce stress and develop inner balance, regular Transcendental Meditation practice may support more positive relationships, healthier communities and greater social harmony.
Transforming Society through Groups Practising TM and Its Advanced Programs
Many scientific studies show that when large groups of people practice the Transcendental Meditation programme together, they produce a measurable influence of orderliness and peace in the surrounding society, as demonstrated by increased positive trends and decreased negative trends such as crime, accidents, mortality and armed conflict during periods of large group practice.
Research on the Positive Societal Effects of Group Practices
The Effects of Group TM practice on Violent Crime
From 2007 to 2010, a large group of TM-Sidhi participants gathered at Maharishi University of Management in Iowa.
The chart shows highly significant reductions in violent crime in urban areas across the United States during that period. Nationwide, it also shows reductions in homicides, traffic fatalities and other accidental deaths, drug-related deaths, and infant mortality.
Group TM Practice and Reductions in Homicide Rates
Research shows that the group TM practice contributed to reduction in crime rates and to sustaining positive trends in society.
Group TM Practice and Increased Peace
The findings showed a significant increase in peace across the Middle East region, measured by an index that tracked greater cooperation, less conflict, and fewer war-related deaths and injuries.
Contribute to a Calmer, More Connected Society
Discover how learning TM can support your personal wellbeing and help you bring greater calm and positivity into daily life. You may also contact MEFSCI to learn about group meditation and community programmes in Lebanon.
