Ricerca scientifica
La ricerca scientifica sulla Meditazione Trascendentale rappresenta una delle raccolte più ampie e consolidate che esistano rispetto a qualsiasi altro programma per lo sviluppo del potenziale umano. Ci sono più di 700 studi scientifici condotti in 33 paesi e in più di 250 università ed istituti indipendenti. Questi studi sono stati pubblicati in più di 100 riviste scientifiche di tutto il mondo e dimostrano benefici in ogni aspetto della vita.
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