New for 2016! They did not even mention, 'Yogic Flying'
http://communications.tm.org/2015/documents/LetterToWorldLeaders.pdf http://communications.tm.org/2015/documents/LetterToWorldLeaders.pdf ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <dhamiltony...@yahoo.com> wrote : On the individual level, published research has shown that certain powerful stress reducing methods can neutralize even severe stress, including post-traumatic stress (PTS), within days—calming hyperactivity in the amygdala (“fear center” of the brain) and restoring balanced brain functioning in servicemen and -women, veterans, and victims of violence in war-torn areas. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <dhamiltony...@yahoo.com> wrote : On a societal scale, the approach of restoring calm and quelling social violence through the use of similar techniques by small embedded groups in society has been extensively field tested—in the Middle East and throughout the world. The consistent result has been marked reductions in terrorism, war, and social violence in the affected populations. These findings have been replicated in more than 50 studies, published in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals, and endorsed by hundreds of leading scientists and scholars. The efficacy of this approach is scientifically beyond question. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <dhamiltony...@yahoo.com> wrote : Research Confirms Effectiveness. The initial experimental verification of this new approach took place during the 1982 Lebanon war. A day-by-day study of an embedded group of peace-creating experts in 1983 showed that, on days when the number of participants was high, war deaths dropped by 76% (p < 10-7 ). In addition, crime, traffic accidents, fires, and other indicators of social stress all decreased significantly. Other possible causes were statistically controlled for (Journal of Conflict Resolution 32: 776–812, 1988). ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <dhamiltony...@yahoo.com> wrote : These results were subsequently replicated in seven consecutive experiments over a two year period during the peak of the Lebanon war. The results of these interventions included: • war-related fatalities decreased by 71% (p < 10-10) • war-related injuries fell by 68% (p < 10-6 ) • the level of conflict dropped by 48% (p < 10-8 ) • cooperation among antagonists increased by 66% (p < 10-6 ) ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <dhamiltony...@yahoo.com> wrote : The likelihood that these combined results were due to chance is less than one part in 1019, making this effect of reducing societal stress and conflict the most rigorously established phenomenon in the history of the social sciences (Journal of Social Behavior and Personality 17(1): 285–338, 2005) ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <awoelfleba...@yahoo.com> wrote : ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <mdixon.6569@...> wrote : Doug, it *may* be a better approach. However, it has, as of yet, to really be proven. To the average person, it sounds more than a bit much. Maybe one day the* movement* will allow independent studies of all of their claims. Till then, we are perceived as snake- oil salesmen and not taken seriously. The general public sees us as a benign cult and a bunch or weirdos that dress and talk funny and generally have odd behavior and beliefs. But one day.... I think if they want to teach TM in schools or in prisons or to the men and women with PTSD that is great. But, for me, when I think of TM I think of the 70's and the 80's (this is when I was practicing it and attending MIU etc) and it seems dated to me. While I have no problem with the technique or anyone practicing it, all the other hooplah seems like a money grab and borders on a bunch of hooey. If the die hards sitting around moldering on Purusha or Mother Divine want to continue to do so, all the power to them but this is for the equivalent of the fanatics in TM, IMO. The fact that some of my former classmates at the ripe old age of nearly 60 choose to live in FF is fairly quaint I'm pretty sure I couldn't manage it. That part seems all about community, though, which is fine as it is probably better than retirement in some old folks home. From: "dhamiltony2k5@... [FairfieldLife]" <FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com> To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2015 6:07 AM Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Group Meditation Peace Assembly for EU Meeting Fortunately, there is a better solution—an innovative, peaceful, proven approach with a superior track record. Economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure are ineffective against terrorism. And military responses can further antagonize and enflame an already volatile population, leading to retaliation and greater terrorism—the inevitable consequence of attempting to create peace through violence. How, then, can such dangerous and complex threats be resolved? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <dhamiltony2k5@...> wrote : The leaders of Europe, Russia, and the U.S. have been struggling to find appropriate and effective responses to the terrorist attacks in France—and to the ongoing conflicts in Syria and elsewhere. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <mdixon.6569@...> wrote : Military solutions are not always futile. We beat the living crap out of the Nazis and Japanese, pounded them into submission and haven't heard a peep out of them since. From: "dhamiltony2k5@... [FairfieldLife]" <FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com> To: FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 1:23 PM Subject: [FairfieldLife] Re: Group Meditation Peace Assembly for EU Meeting Unfortunately, the options available to our military and political leaders to resolve these crises are poor. Economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure are ineffective against terrorism. And military responses can further antagonize and enflame an already volatile population, leading to retaliation and greater terrorism—the inevitable consequence of attempting to create peace through violence. How, then, can such dangerous and complex threats be resolved? ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <dhamiltony2k5@...> wrote : Research shows that war and social conflict are fueled by acute societal stress—mounting political, ethnic and religious tensions among rival factions that, if unchecked, inevitably erupt as social violence. Research similarly shows that it is possible to effectively defuse such acute societal tensions through the use of powerful, stress-reducing, peace-promoting technologies by a small fraction of the population, most commonly within the military or in schools or universities. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <dhamiltony2k5@...> wrote : Achieving societal peace in a nation or a region torn by deep-seated political and religious tensions is historically difficult—especially given the underlying physiological root cause of social violence: acute and pervasive societal stress. Without addressing the buildup of acute societal stress, standard approaches to conflict resolution are unlikely to succeed. However, once such tensions have been substantially defused, achieving and maintaining societal peace becomes comparatively easy. ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <dhamiltony2k5@...> wrote : I am missing the input of nablusoss1008 here on things like this. Nablusoss was one of the few practitioners to bring their content over here and defend it. I would hope Nablusoss could feel safe enough here now to come back on and help keep us informed of developments like this. I should suspect that he would be in Brussels for a peace project like this. Best Regards, -JaiGuruYou ---In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, <dhamiltony2k5@...> wrote : FW: Group Meditation in Brussels TO CREATE A COHERENT COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS DURING CRUCIAL EU SUMMIT MEETINGS Our aim is to reach 1800 participants, which is 1% of the population of Brussels. The Maharishi Invincibility Centre in Brussels is very strategically located only a few hundred meters from the conference hall of the EU Leaders. The meditating Assemblies start early in the morning on Thursdays, so it is recommended that participants arrive in Brussels on Wednesday evenings. The Assemblies end on Sundays after lunch. This course is offered for free. We can help you find suitable accommodation. To apply, send your email to brussels@... mailto:brussels@... Looking forward to welcoming at least 108 meditators in Brussels on all these occasions – please bring one or two friends! Starting, - 17-20 December 2015
