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Transcendence

Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation

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Transcendence

By: Norman E. Rosenthal
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D., a 20-year researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health and the celebrated psychiatrist who pioneered the study and treatment of Season Affective Disorder (SAD), brings us the most important work on Transcendental Meditation since the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's Science of Being and Art of Living - and one of our generation's most significant books on achieving greater physical and mental health and wellness.

Transcendence demystifies the practice and benefits of Transcendental Meditation for a general audience who may have heard about the method but do not necessarily know what it is, how it is learned, or what they stand to gain, physically and emotionally, from achieving transcendence. Dr. Rosenthal clearly and practically explains the basic ideas behind transcendental meditation: It is a nonreligious practice that involves sitting comfortably for 20 minutes twice a day while using a silent mantra, or nonverbal sound, to attain a profound state of aware relaxation.

Alongside exclusive celebrity interviews - in which such figures as Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Martin Scorsese, Russell Brand, Laura Dern, Moby, and David Lynch openly discuss their meditation - Dr. Rosenthal draws upon experience from the lives of his patients and a wealth of clinical research amassed on Transcendental Meditation over the past generation (including 340 peer-reviewed published articles). He provides the fullest and most accessible book ever on the broad range of benefits of this remarkably simple practice - from relief of anxiety, stress, and depression to new hope for those experiencing addiction, attention-deficit disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder.

©2011 Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D. (P)2011 Tantor
Alternative & Complementary Medicine Meditation Mental Health Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality Stress Management Health Funny Substance abuse Medicine
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"Come for the star power; stay for the benefits." ( Library Journal)
Scientific Evidence • Practical Explanations • Inspirational Tone • Compelling Case • Informative Content
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I like the facts presented and the positive results are inspiring. The specific cases presented are very informative and eye opening.

Detailed definition achieved

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Great info on how TM works, but unfortunately doesn't explain how to do it. To do it you have to go to expensive one on one classes.

Great info

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Would you listen to Transcendence again? Why?

Rosenthal takes the mystery out of mysticism with practical explanations supported by extensive research, and at the same time makes science interesting and readable. It is a common supposition that meditation has something to do with religion and is in competition with prayer or other beliefs. But Rosenthal's explanations make it obvious that Transcendental Meditation is not only religion neutral--requiring no belief or spiritual bent--but is in fact mental hygiene, as necessary as brushing one's teeth. The word TRANSCENDENCE means "to go beyond." Anyone who is interested in getting beyond their present state (no matter how good it might be), improving his or her mental and physical health, sense of well-being, expanding creativity and personal development and learning about expanding consciousness to higher states will find this book useful. I have meditated for many years and can vouch for TM's effectiveness but it is often difficult to explain to others why TM is so powerful, so I admire Rosenthal's writing all the more because he explains it so well.He succeeds in explaining the benefits from a scientific and medical perspective that is not only informative but inspiring, even humorous at times. His writing style is down to earth and easy to read, with great anecdotal stories and supportive scientific facts. I'm already sold on TM's benefits, but I'd read this again just for the pleasure of it.

A Great Scientific Discovery and a Great Read

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Such an incredible book. It literally has changed my life. I am so grateful to have found it.

Life Changing

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31 years of TM has so very much improved my life. After meditating about 4 months, general anxiety went out the window!

excellent book

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What did you love best about Transcendence?

It was interesting, upbeat, used research to back up claims. That said, you must have an open mind to listen to-it does sound a bit like like the author is trying to convince rather than educate.Having worked in health care for 20 years, his claims actully make sense.

What other book might you compare Transcendence to and why?

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Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

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The reader was excellent.

excellent

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This book is the prelude to Super Mind. It explains in real terms as well as scientific terms the TM technique, it's benefits and how to properly use it. I'm keeping this book in my mobile to listen over and over to improve my tm experience.

Very detail account on the TM technique

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Great content and narration. I am scheduling my TM training in the next few weeks.

Loved it!!

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Would you listen to Transcendence again? Why?

Yes and I have. I am just starting the practice and this book filled in a lot of blanks

What did you like best about this story?

Even though I did go through it completely the first time, the chapters are separated enough that I can just zip to the topic I am interested in and listen again.

What does Gildart Jackson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Good voice

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

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REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK!!

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This book was very informational, and has helped me decide to get trained in transcendental meditation. However the book outline itself is very sales pitch like.

Educational Sales Pitch

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