Maharishi on Brahman
Maharishi at La Antilla, Spain, 1973
We are pleased to announce this very special course, Maharishi on Brahman. During this 14-lesson course, we will draw upon many of Maharishi’s fascinating and exciting lectures on the topic of Brahman Consciousness.
Course Dates: Online self-study course
Course Leaders: Professor William Sands and Professor Keith Wallace
Prerequisites: This is an advanced course for TM Teachers and graduates of the TM-Sidhi® course, plus those Meditators who have familiarity and comfort with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science.
Course Fee:
- $125 general tuition fee
- $75 for full-time students, low-income retirees, and anyone working for a TM organization
- Some countries might have a discounted course fee of $35 or $65. To find out about your country, please check the list in the sign-up form.
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Course Description
Maharishi at Humboldt, 1971
This 14-lesson course explores the supreme unfoldment of human potential, the state of absolute freedom in enlightenment, Brahman Consciousness. This course includes video and audio lectures by Maharishi, in which he describes the development of human life from the ordinary waking state to the most supremely enlightened, sublime level of consciousness — wholeness, totality, pure singularity. Lessons include Maharishi’s discussions on the Brahma Sutras, explaining their role and significance in the growth and development of Brahman.
Each 1.5 hour lesson contains a unique and precious lecture by Maharishi followed by discussion and questions.
Videos include:
- Waking State to BC in Terms of Perception
- Cosmic Consciousness, Parts 1 & 2, 1971, Majorca
- Role of Heart and Mind in the Rise to Unity, Pt. II, August 14, 1970, Humboldt
- Relationship with God in God Consciousness and Unity Consciousness, July 23, 1974, Livigno, Italy
- Mechanics of Perception for a Man in BC and a Vedic Seer, May 26, 1975, Zinal Switzerland
- The Story of Two Fullnesses: Brahman Consciousness Parts 1, 2, & 3, January 1973, La Antilla, Spain
- The Role of the Brahma Sutra in Unfolding Brahman Consciousness, January 23, 1973, La Antilla, Spain
- Brahman Consciousness: Analysis and Synthesis, January 23, 1973, Santa Barbara
- Understanding the Experience of Reality in Different States of Consciousness, 1970, Humboldt (This is a lecture on Maya.)
- The Role of the Master and Scripture in Enlivening the State of Enlightenment, Aug 17, 1971, Humboldt, CA
- Knowledge Contained in the Brahma Sutras: The Expansion of the Inner Unboundedness to the Outer Environment, November 12, 1972, Lake Tahoe
- Two Fullnesses and Two Relatives
- Brahma Sutras Convert the Boundaries to the Boundless, Pt 1, 2, 3, & 4, October 30, 1972, Lake Tahoe
- Ram Navami 2007, March 29, 2007
- Brahman Consciousness: The expression of non-expressed state of fullness and emptiness together, 1972, Lake Tahoe
Reviews from the recent Maharishi Vedic Studies from Interlaken course
I feel so blessed to have been able to see the tapes and hear your wonderful discussions. Can’t wait for Part 2. —BL
Looking forward to Part 2.This has been a fabulous course of knowledge and your thoughtful replies are just what we all needed. —CG
A total delight. Thank you! —JL
Wonderful! I am looking forward to Part 2 —KH
Thank you dear Dr. Keith and Raja Sama for bringing out these beautiful lectures in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the Interlaken Course! —AC
Such a fascinating and enlightening course! Gratitude to Maharishi and our great teachers. —CM
So glad I found this course. —HB
Course Leaders
Professor William Sands, PhD
Professor William Sands, PhD
Dr. William F. Sands is an international administrator of the worldwide Transcendental Meditation organizations, with special responsibility for Maharishi Vedic Science. He is also Dean of the College of Maharishi Vedic Science at Maharishi International University.
Dr. Sands completed his undergraduate studies at Georgetown University and received his MA and PhD from Maharishi International University. His doctoral dissertation was on Maharishi’s Absolute Theory of Government in the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇ, for which he received the Vyasa Award for the outstanding dissertation of his graduating class.
He has worked in various capacities in Maharishi’s global organizations for almost 50 years, including 15 years directly with Maharishi at his international headquarters in the Netherlands.
He has also lectured in over 30 countries, including in Europe, the Middle East, India, and throughout Asia, and has published articles on a variety of topics in Maharishi Vedic Science. He is a Sanskrit scholar and the author of five books, entitled The Royal Path to Enlightenment, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and His Gift to the World, Maharishi’s Yoga Volume II: Yoga and Vedānta, Everything Is Made of Vedic Sounds, and Realizing Brahman.
Professor Keith Wallace, PhD
Professor Keith Wallace, PhD
Dr. Robert Keith Wallace conducted pioneering research on the Transcendental Meditation technique. His seminal papers on a fourth major state of consciousness—published in Science, American Journal of Physiology, and Scientific American—supported a new paradigm of mind-body medicine and total brain development. Dr. Wallace is the founding President of Maharishi International University and has traveled around the world giving lectures at major universities and institutes on Consciousness-BasedSM health programs. He is currently a Trustee of Maharishi International University and Chairperson of the Department of Physiology and Health. Dr. Wallace has written a number of books, including Gut Crisis: How Diet, Probiotics, and Friendly Bacteria Help You Lose Weight and Heal Your Body and Mind, which integrates ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with the latest findings in modern medicine, and Self Empower: Using Self-Coaching, Neuroadaptability, and Ayurveda.
FAQ
What is the refund policy?
We offer full refunds to anyone who requests it before the fourth class. To request a refund, please email ce@miu.edu.
How long are the videos available to view?
Videos are available to view for one year.
Where can I contact the organizer of this event with any questions?
Please email the Office of Continuing Education at ce@miu.edu. Or you can call 641-919-0045 during office hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Central Time).