Maharishi Vedic Studies Interlaken 1974
Maharishi, Interlaken 1974
We are pleased to announce these very special courses based upon Maharishi’s historic one-month Vedic Studies course from Interlaken, Switzerland in February, 1974. During these 14-lesson courses, we draw upon Maharishi’s most fascinating and exciting lectures on topics such as the mechanics of Vedic cognition, the Rishis of the Vedangas, the Puranas and Smritis, and more.
Course Dates: Now online self-study courses.
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. Part 1 of this course is not a prerequisite for Part 2.
View the Free Introductory Zoom session from June 12.
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
In February 1974, MIU offered a one-month course on Vedic Studies for the Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies which was taught by Maharishi in Interlaken, Switzerland. The course consisted of many hours of talks by Maharishi and was attended by about 200 students, TM teachers, and international staff.
Videos from Part 1 draws upon Maharishi’s fascinating and exciting lectures on topics such as:
- The mechanics of Vedic cognition
- The nature and purpose of Vedic literature
- Shunyavada, Purnavada, and Upaveda
- The Rishis of the Vedangas
- Puranas and Smritis
- Seven states of consciousness and their culmination in the ultimate reality of Brahman Consciousness
- How the higher states unfold, their characteristics
- And more
Each 1.5 hour lesson of this course will include a unique and precious lecture by Maharishi, and ample time for discussion and questions.
Videos for Part 2 include:
- Veda: Raising everyone to enjoy the song of life
- Shunyavada and Upaveda: Knowledge of fullness from the basis of emptiness springing from reality of nervous system–physical basis of consciousness
- The value of attention in the progression of knowledge
- The Puranas
- Fundamentals of grammar (Vyakaran) start from the level of prachetana
- Sama Jyoti Jyotova (Maharishi on the crumbling of boundaries)
- Maharishi’s Commentary on the 6 Limbs of Veda
- Cognition of Veda: Basic value of expressed life
- The natural existence of Veda in two aspects
- Fullness of consciousness is a platform of fullness of emptiness
- The four Vedas: the depth and breadth of knowledge–the expression of the non-changing value of life
- Analysis and synthesis
- Analysis of becoming: Transformation of emptiness into fullness of fullness
- Bursting of the Absolute into infinite variety of creation in Agnimile
- Smritis
- The progressive elaboration of knowledge in Rig Veda
- Tradition of study from the enlightened
- The relationship between name and form in the Veda, Part 3
- Maha Shiva Ratri, continuum of eternal silence
- The tradition of shakhas
- Tradition of study from the enlightened
- The relationship between name and form in the Veda, Part 1
- Purpose of codes of conduct
- Yagya: Evolutionary action that takes one to higher stages of achievement
Reviews
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. He is a Sanskrit scholar and the author of four books, entitled: The Royal Path to Enlightenment, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and His Gift to the World, Maharishi’s Yoga Volume II: Yoga and Vedānta, and Everything Is Made of Vedic Sounds.
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).