DOCSLIB.ORG

Art and Consciousness in Light of Maharishi Vedic Science

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Art and Consciousness in Light of Maharishi Vedic Science Edith Cowan University Research Online Theses: Doctorates and Masters Theses 2011 Art and consciousness in light of Maharishi Vedic science Natalie Brown Edith Cowan University Follow this and additional works at: https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses Part of the Art Practice Commons Recommended Citation Brown, N. (2011). Art and consciousness in light of Maharishi Vedic science. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ theses/378 This Thesis is posted at Research Online. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/378 Edith Cowan University Copyright Warning You may print or download ONE copy of this document for the purpose of your own research or study. The University does not authorize you to copy, communicate or otherwise make available electronically to any other person any copyright material contained on this site. You are reminded of the following: Copyright owners are entitled to take legal action against persons who infringe their copyright. A reproduction of material that is protected by copyright may be a copyright infringement. Where the reproduction of such material is done without attribution of authorship, with false attribution of authorship or the authorship is treated in a derogatory manner, this may be a breach of the author’s moral rights contained in Part IX of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Courts have the power to impose a wide range of civil and criminal sanctions for infringement of copyright, infringement of moral rights and other offences under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Higher penalties may apply, and higher damages may be awarded, for offences and infringements involving the conversion of material into digital or electronic form. ART AND CONSCIOUSNESS IN LIGHT OF MAHARISHI VEDIC SCIENCE Natalie Brown This thesis is presented for the degree of Doctor of philosophy in association with an exhibition of creative work. Faculty of Education and Arts, Edith Cowan University. 10th March 2011 Declaration I certify that this thesis does not, to the best of my knowledge and belief: (i) Incorporate without acknowledgement any material previously submitted for a degree or diploma in any institution of higher education. (ii) Contain any material previously published or written by another person except where due reference is made in the text; or (iii)Contain any defamatory material. Natalie Brown ii Acknowledgements First and foremost I extend my deepest gratitude to His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Guru Dev for the Total knowledge that they have re-enlivened and gifted humanity for all generations to come. Having been made aware of this eternal wisdom each one of us now has the ability to live life in complete and lasting happiness and fulfillment. I would like to thank my primary supervisor Dr Christopher Crouch for his continuous support on my chosen area of investigation and his encouragement and guidance throughout this entire research project. Without your enlightened leadership and academic brilliance this would not have been possible. I would also like to express deep appreciation to my additional supervisor Dr Anna Bonshek whose profound insight into the knowledge was able to guide me throughout the whole research and writing process. My gratitude also goes out to Maharishi University of Management and the admirable professors who through consciousness-based education, allow the students to grow holistically- Thank you for giving me and countless other students the knowledge to enjoy the Totality of life. I would also like to thank my family, especially my parents Isabella and Christopher Brown for your continual support and unconditional love on all my creative endeavours. Lastly, I would like to thank my partner Adam Delfiner for his love and his devotion to this knowledge. You have guided me throughout this whole evolutionary process and I know it has enriched both of our lives beyond words. Thank you also to his family- the Delfiner family for your love and support while writing this thesis. Jai Guru Dev iii CONTENTS PAGE ABSTRACT- Page v BACKGROUND TO THE RESEARCH- Page vi CHAPTER ONE-Introduction- Page 1 CHAPTER TWO- Introduction to Maharishi Vedic Science- Page 18 CHAPTER THREE- Scientific Research- Page 47 CHAPTER FOUR- Art and Creative Intelligence- Page 76 CHAPTER FIVE- The Potential Future of Art- Page 102 CHAPTER SIX- Dynamic Silence- Page 128 CHAPTER SEVEN- Conclusion- Page 154 ART PORTFOLIO- Page 163 REFERENCES- Page 182 iv ABSTRACT This research examines the field of art and consciousness in light of Maharishi Vedic Science. Maharishi Vedic Science is a complete science of consciousness and its expressions, based on ancient Vedic knowledge, as elucidated by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the foremost scholar in the field of consciousness. The research explores the practical application of Maharishi‘s technologies of consciousness― the Transcendental Meditation program and TM-Sidhi program, and simultaneously the theoretical understanding of consciousness through the study of Maharishi Vedic Science. The research examines this knowledge by considering two questions- Question 1―What is the benefit of the practical technologies and theoretical knowledge of Maharishi Vedic Science for the arts and the artist? Question 2―Through my own subjective research into consciousness, how has this knowledge affected the outcome of my creative practice? This research is both an intellectual objective analysis and simultaneously a subjective investigation through my own personal experience in the development of consciousness. The research elucidates Maharishi Vedic Science and verifies it through modern scientific research, art and its foundation in creative intelligence, the history of art and its future potential, and my own personal artwork and creative process that has grown through the understanding and practical application of Maharishi Vedic Science in my daily life. v BACKGROUND TO THE RESEARCH This research is a written document of a personal journey that I have taken as an artist towards finding truth. I spent my life as a child until young adulthood searching for answers to overwhelming and burdening questions concerning my own existence and purpose of being. I was impelled to explore the diverse cultures and traditions of the world and the way each one attempted to answer the same questions concerning human existence, the same questions that constantly occupied my thoughts. I explored diverse disciplines of knowledge such as art, mythology, religion and science, and although these areas of knowledge gave me some understanding, I never felt that they completely filled in the continual and compelling desire to know more, and the sense of walking around aimlessly, empty and unfulfilled was always there. I found my liberation from these burdening questions through making art, in being creative and watching my creativity unfold into new ways of expressing my ever changing and growing perception of the world. My intense desire to know the answers to my questions and to overcome the deep feeling of lack of fulfillment I was experiencing eventually led me to be introduced to Maharishi‘s Transcendental Meditation technique and later to take part in a Masters of Arts degree in Maharishi Vedic Science at Maharishi University of Management (MUM) in Fairfield, Iowa. Maharishi Vedic Science is a complete science of consciousness and its expressions, based on ancient Vedic knowledge, as elucidated by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the foremost scholar in the field of consciousness. vi Initiation into this technique along with the intellectual knowledge I gained from the Maharishi Vedic Science program put an end to my seeking and filled the gaps in the knowledge I had previously attained through other traditions and meditative practices. It created complete clarity around every aspect of my life, sprouting the seed that had been waiting to grow inside me and awakening the flow of many beautiful experiences. For the first time in my life I began to realize that I was completely fulfilled on every level, there was no more desire to seek, no more sense of just drifting on through life aimlessly. I felt full and complete and began to experience the richness and absolute beauty of life that I just didn‘t see before. My love of making art developed into a way of expressing and enlivening my deepest and most blissful experiences of the world that I feel have been the result of making regular contact with the transcendental level of reality through the practice of Maharishi‘s Transcendental Meditation technique, the TM-Sidhi program and Yogic Flying. The twice daily practice of Transcendental Meditation, the TM-Sidhi program and Yogic Flying facilitate the experience of the transcendental level of reality, which, according to Maharishi Vedic Science is the fundamental constituent of all creation or the manifest world and can be validated by one‘s own subjective experience. In practicing this technology a solid foundation has been built from where my individual life grows and evolves and from where my creativity is enlivened. My daily experience of dipping into the transcendental nature of my own Self, experiencing the silent level of reality from where all dynamism arises from, is the enlivening factor within my creative practice. The outcome of my paintings is the manifest expression of my personal experience of the transcendent, of the silence that stands still and fills every moment of dynamic vii activity in my experience of the world; the experience of growing bliss in every aspect of my life. My research begins with an investigation into Maharishi Vedic Science- a science that applies practical and theoretical knowledge in the understanding of one‘s ultimate Truth or Self― also referred to as the field of pure consciousness, the home of all the Laws of Nature, the field of creative intelligence, the essential constituent of all creation. In creating an understanding of Maharishi Vedic Science, this thesis aims to bring to light the beneficial practical application of Maharishi Vedic Science for the artist and the future of the visual arts.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • REL 3337 Religions in Modern India Vasudha Narayanan
    1 REL 3337 Religions in Modern India Vasudha Narayanan, Distinguished Professor, Religion [email protected] (Please use email for all communications) Office hours: Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 pm and by appointment Credits: 3 credit hours Course Term: Fall 2018 Class Meeting Time: M Period 9 (4:05 PM - 4:55 PM) AND 0134 W Period 8 - 9 (3:00 PM - 4:55 PM) In this course, you will learn about the religious and cultural diversity in the sub-continent, and understand the history of religion starting with the colonial period. We will study the major religious thinkers, many of whom had an impact on the political history of India. We will study the rites-of-passage, connections between food and religion, places of worship, festivals, gurus, as well as the close connections between religion and politics in many of these traditions. The religious traditions we will examine and intellectually engage with are primarily Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, as well as Christianity and Islam in India. We will strike a balance between a historical approach and a thematic one whereby sacraments, rituals, and other issues and activities that are religiously important for a Hindu family can be explained. This will include discussion of issues that may not be found in traditional texts, and I will supplement the readings with short journal and magazine articles, videos, and slides. The larger questions indirectly addressed in the course will include the following: Are the Indian concepts of "Hinduism" and western concepts of "religion" congruent? How ha colonial scholarship and assumptions shaped our understanding of South Asian Hindus and the "minority traditions" as distinct religious and social groups, blurring regional differences? How are gender issues made manifest in rituals? How does religious identity influence political and social behavior? How do Hindus in South Asia differentiate among themselves? Course Goals When you complete this course, you will be able to: 1.
    [Show full text]
  • Perhaps Do a Series and Take One Particular Subject at a Time
    perhaps do a series and take one particular subject at a time. Sadhguru just as I was coming to see you I saw this little piece in one of the newspapers which said that one doesn’t know about India being a super power but when it comes to mysticism, the world looks to Indian gurus as the help button on the menu. You’ve been all over the world and spoken at many international events, what is your take on all the divine gurus traversing the globe these days? India as a culture has invested more time, energy and human resource toward the spiritual development of human beings for a very long time. This can only happen when there is a stable society for long periods without much strife. While all other societies were raked by various types of wars, and revolutions, India remained peaceful for long periods of time. So they invested that time in spiritual development, and it became the day to day ethos of every Indian. The world looking towards India for spiritual help is nothing new. It has always been so in terms of exploring the inner spaces of a human being-how a human being is made, what is his potential, where could he be taken in terms of his experiences. I don’t think any culture has looked into this with as much depth and variety as India has. Mark Twain visited India and after spending three months and visiting all the right places with his guide he paid India the ultimate compliment when he said that anything that can ever be done by man or God has been done in this land.
    [Show full text]
  • The Inner Light: the Beatles, India, Gurus, and the Legacy
    The Inner Light: The Beatles, India, Gurus, and the Legacy John Covach Institute for Popular Music, University of Rochester Arthur Satz Department of Music Eastman School of Music Main Points The Beatles’ “road to India” is mostly navigated by George Harrison John Lennon was also enthusiastic, Paul somewhat, Ringo not so much Harrison’s “road to India” can be divided into two kinds of influence: Musical influences—the actual sounds and structures of Indian music Philosophical and spiritual influences—elements that influence lyrics and lifestyle The musical influences begin in April 1965, become focused in fall 1966, and extend to mid 1968 The philosophical influences begin in late 1966 and continue through the rest of Harrison’s life Note: Harrison began using LSD in the spring of 1965 and discontinued in August 1967 Songs by other Beatles, Lennon especially, also reflect Indian influences The Three “Indian” songs of George Harrison “Love You To” recorded April 1966, released on Revolver, August 1966 “Within You Without You” recorded March, April 1967, released on Sgt Pepper, June 1967 “The Inner Light” recorded January, February 1968, released as b-side to “Lady Madonna,” March 1968 Three Aspects of “Indian” characteristics Use of some aspect of Indian philosophy or spirituality in the lyrics Use of Indian musical instruments Use of Indian musical features (rhythmic patterns, drone, texture, melodic elements) Musical Influences Ravi Shankar is principal influence on Harrison, though he does not enter the picture until mid 1966 April 1965: Beatles film restaurant scene for Help! Harrison falls in love with the sitar, buys one cheap Summer 1965: Beatles in LA hear about Shankar from McGuinn, Crosby (meet Elvis, discuss Yogananda) October 1965: “Norwegian Wood” recorded, released in December on Rubber Soul.
    [Show full text]
  • Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism
    Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism HANDBOOK OF ORIENTAL STUDIES HANDBUCH DER ORIENTALISTIK SECTION TWO INDIA edited by J. Bronkhorst A. Malinar VOLUME 22/5 Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism Volume V: Religious Symbols Hinduism and Migration: Contemporary Communities outside South Asia Some Modern Religious Groups and Teachers Edited by Knut A. Jacobsen (Editor-in-Chief ) Associate Editors Helene Basu Angelika Malinar Vasudha Narayanan Leiden • boston 2013 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Brill’s encyclopedia of Hinduism / edited by Knut A. Jacobsen (editor-in-chief); associate editors, Helene Basu, Angelika Malinar, Vasudha Narayanan. p. cm. — (Handbook of oriental studies. Section three, India, ISSN 0169-9377; v. 22/5) ISBN 978-90-04-17896-0 (hardback : alk. paper) 1. Hinduism—Encyclopedias. I. Jacobsen, Knut A., 1956- II. Basu, Helene. III. Malinar, Angelika. IV. Narayanan, Vasudha. BL1105.B75 2009 294.503—dc22 2009023320 ISSN 0169-9377 ISBN 978 90 04 17896 0 Copyright 2013 by Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands. Koninklijke Brill NV incorporates the imprints Brill, Global Oriental, Hotei Publishing, IDC Publishers and Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission from the publisher. Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use is granted by Brill provided that the appropriate fees are paid directly to The Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Suite 910, Danvers, MA 01923, USA. Fees are subject to change. Printed in the Netherlands Table of Contents, Volume V Prelims Preface ..............................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Anders Lindh Has a Licentiate’S Degree in History of Religion from Lund University and a I V I
    A N “UNITY PERVADES ALL ACTIVITY AS WATER EVERY WAVE” D ER “UNITY PERVADES ALL ACTIVITY AS The major purpose of this thesis is to investigate some essential aspects of the teach- S L ings and philosophy of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1917-2008) expressed during different WATER EVERY WAVE” periods of time. I N Principal Teachings and Philosophy of There is a primary focus on the teachings expressed in Maharishi’s translation and com- D mentary on the didactic poem, Bhagavadgītā, with extensive references to Maharishi’s H Maharishi Mahesh Yogi metaphorical language. The philosophy and teaching expressed in this text is investi- gated in relation to later texts. Since maybe the most significant and most propagated message of Maharishi was his peace message, its theory and practice, as well as studies published regarding the so- called Maharishi Effect, are reflected in the thesis. Maharishi’s philosophy and teachings are analysed using three categories: 1. Vision and Tradition, as Maharishi could be considered on the one hand, a custodian of the ancient Vedic tradition and is associated with the Advaita Vedānta tradition of Śaṅkara from his master. On the other hand, Maharishi could be considered an innovator of this tradition and a visionary in his interpretation of the Vedic texts in relation to modern science. 2. Consciousness and Experience are central concepts in the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, as well as the relationship between them, which is evidenced by their use “ in Maharishi’s writing and lecturing. 3. Practice before Theory is a concept used because U of the numerous instances in Maharishi’s philosophy and teaching indicating that he put ni t practice before theory for spiritual development.
    [Show full text]
  • Why I Became a Hindu
    Why I became a Hindu Parama Karuna Devi published by Jagannatha Vallabha Vedic Research Center Copyright © 2018 Parama Karuna Devi All rights reserved Title ID: 8916295 ISBN-13: 978-1724611147 ISBN-10: 1724611143 published by: Jagannatha Vallabha Vedic Research Center Website: www.jagannathavallabha.com Anyone wishing to submit questions, observations, objections or further information, useful in improving the contents of this book, is welcome to contact the author: E-mail: [email protected] phone: +91 (India) 94373 00906 Please note: direct contact data such as email and phone numbers may change due to events of force majeure, so please keep an eye on the updated information on the website. Table of contents Preface 7 My work 9 My experience 12 Why Hinduism is better 18 Fundamental teachings of Hinduism 21 A definition of Hinduism 29 The problem of castes 31 The importance of Bhakti 34 The need for a Guru 39 Can someone become a Hindu? 43 Historical examples 45 Hinduism in the world 52 Conversions in modern times 56 Individuals who embraced Hindu beliefs 61 Hindu revival 68 Dayananda Saraswati and Arya Samaj 73 Shraddhananda Swami 75 Sarla Bedi 75 Pandurang Shastri Athavale 75 Chattampi Swamikal 76 Narayana Guru 77 Navajyothi Sree Karunakara Guru 78 Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha 79 Ramakrishna Paramahamsa 79 Sarada Devi 80 Golap Ma 81 Rama Tirtha Swami 81 Niranjanananda Swami 81 Vireshwarananda Swami 82 Rudrananda Swami 82 Swahananda Swami 82 Narayanananda Swami 83 Vivekananda Swami and Ramakrishna Math 83 Sister Nivedita
    [Show full text]
  • Shraddha's Book
    1 The Beautiful Lady of my dream 2 A Danda Swami’s Tribute conveyed to the author by Swami Mangalananda Giri Something interesting happened that you will appreciate. An 84-year-old Danda Swami is staying at the ashram during the rains. He speaks very good English and frequently comes to my room. He asked for any book about Ma, and I told him to browse my “library” which now extends the full length of one wall. Without any prompting from me, he went directly to your book “In Her Perfect Love”, and I gladly lent it to him. After a day he came back and was literally raving about the book. He said, ‘If I sold everything in the world, it would not pay the price of this book. I’ve been mad for this book since I started it - reading it day and night.’ I told him I communicated with you and would pass on his enthusiasm. Swami Mangalananda Contents Introduction………………………………………… 4 Acknowledgement………………………………….. 6 Swamiji’s Blessing…………………………… 7 Foreword ............................................... ...................... 8 First Darshan(1960) ........................................................10 First Trip (November 6, 1970-November 20, 1970) Suktal ................................................................ 14 Kanpur ............................................................... .17 Second Trip (May 9, 1971-May 30, 1971) Varanasi ............................................................. .23 Vrindavan ............................................................ 28 Delhi ..................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • New 2007 Book.Qxd
    His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Founder, Maharishi School MAHARISHI SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Bevan Morris Chairman of the Board Camille Jorgensen Bill Goldstein Sam Lieb Shelley Gratzon Janet Nichols Richard Hobbs Craig Pearson Peter Huggins Chet Swanson Chris Jones Susan Tracy 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR It has been an extraordinary joy to carry the message of Maharishi School and Consciousness-BasedSM education around the world during the last year and a half. What we have encountered everywhere is the idea that education is primarily a path to the goal of getting a job – a very partial understanding compared with Maharishi’s vision of complete education, which is capable of enriching each student with the fruit of all knowledge, the ability to live with the full support of nature, free from mistakes and suffering. Often we met with students whose experience of education has been dominated by an ideal of long hours spent in study, memorizing facts and formulas. They have grown up with the idea that the harder they work and the more drudgery they can withstand, the greater their success will be. It’s quite amazing for them to hear about the enormous successes our students enjoy year after year in absolutely Dr. Ashley Deans everything they undertake, without any drudgery at all. And when they hear that Director, they too can work less hard and achieve even more, they can’t stop smiling. Maharishi School The foundation of our success is Maharishi’s simple insight into the three-fold structure of education: the knower, the known, and the process of knowing.
    [Show full text]
  • Maharishi's Program of Reading the Vedic Literature: Unfolding the Total
    READING THE VEDIC LITERATURE Maharishi’s Program of Reading the Vedic Literature: Unfolding the Total Potential of Natural Law by William F. Sands, Ph.D. 1 READING THE VEDIC LITERATURE Abstract This paper examines Maharishi’s description of the nature and origin of the Vedic Literature, and its con- nectedness to the Self of every individual. Maharishi explains that the Vedic Literature is the eternal expres- sion of the self-interacting dynamics of a unified field of pure, self-referral consciousness, which underlies the entire universe. This field of consciousness is not only the basis of all forms and phenomena, but also the simplest form of human awareness, available through the Maha- rishi Transcendental Meditation® technique. Maha- rishi describes in detail how self-referral consciousness moves within itself, expressing itself as unmanifest sounds, which constitute the Laws of Nature that create and administer the universe. These sounds are recorded in the texts of the Vedic Literature, and expressed in human physiology. When the texts of the Vedic Litera- ture are read with proper pronunciation by individuals who practice the Transcendental Meditation technique, these most fundamental impulses of Natural Law are enlivened in the mind, body, and environment, acceler- ating growth to higher states of consciousness. 2 READING THE VEDIC LITERATURE Introduction For over forty years His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has system- atically brought to light the eternal wisdom of the Vedic Tradition. This historic revival of knowledge has produced a complete science of con- sciousness—Maharishi Vedic Science and Technologysm—designed to bring every individual and every society to a state of lasting fulfillment.
    [Show full text]
  • Click on the Download Sign to Download the Book
    Click on the download sign to download the book. 1 Dedicated to all the messengers of the Field Paradigm throughout history… …who were brave enough to try to tell us we are far bigger, far more beautiful, and far more powerful than we could imagine in our wildest dreams. There are far more such messengers than you’d think… © 2017 Joachim Claes 2 Table of Contents Foreword: It’s a kind of magic Part 1: The Field Paradigm at a glance - Meeting the president - The Field Paradigm: how it works, how it was forgotten, and how it was rediscovered - Rediscovering our true Selves - The Field Effect Part 2: The Field Paradigm as a new scientific reality - The Field Paradigm, rediscovered in physics - Everyday examples of connectedness in nature - The science of miracles: how paranormal experiences make sense - Eternal life: the ultimate challenge to the Machine Paradigm - The law of action and reaction from a Field Paradigm perspective Part 3: Using the Field Paradigm - The too-good-to-be-true problem - Changing lives - Twenty experiments that will change the world - Five ways to make it happen – at virtually no cost - Why we have good reason to hope Part 4: Will you keep this a secret? Appendix: Fifteen more experiments that will change the world 3 Foreword: It’s a Kind of Magic Have you ever experienced magic? This may be a strange sentence to open what is essentially a story about a scientific revolution, but bear with me. Have you ever had magic in your life? Not the David Copperfield stuff – I mean the real thing.
    [Show full text]
  • Golden Jubilee of Maharishi's First Visit to Great Britain
    ® Golden Jubilee of Maharishi’s first visit to Great Britain d DECEMBER 1959 ~ 2009 Enlightenment to every individual, Invincibility to Great Britain and lasting world peace MAHARISHI TOWER OF INVINCIBILITY HOME OF TOTAL KNOWLEDGE he Tower of Invincibility will be a place of knowledge to secure T Invincibility for all time. Through this programme, gradually the world’s ac- tion will be brought to that level. It will be a school, a college, a university of Invincibil- ity. We will be designing the home of To- tal Knowledge for all children of all future His Holiness generations, and we will do it without delay. MAHARISHI MAHESH YOGI® Who would not like to have a healthy, wealthy, who introduced Transcendental Medita- TM tion more than 50 years ago, and the TM- and wise family. If we have a place of light, we Sidhi programme® including Yogic Flying more than 25 years ago, opening the gate would have done for all future of the world.” to enlightenment to everyone on earth and making available a practical technology – Maharishi for creating world peace and invincibility. When Maharishi Mahesh table scientific journals. It has also been shown clearly he Maharishi Tower of Invincibility perfection and fulfilment to the life of every indi- Yogi arrived in London for to be the most beneficial of all systems of meditation. will be a grand twelve-storey structure vidual, family and nation: Law, Education, the first time on 13 Decem- ber 1959 he brought a simple A recently completed and rigorously controlled nine-year T containing exhibitions that will present the Health, Agriculture, Economics, Administration, practical technique, Tran- study funded by the US National Institutes of Health application of Total Knowledge of Natural Law to Architecture and Engineering, Defence, Com- scendental Meditation, and found a 47 per cent reduction in the rate of major clini- cal events (mortality, heart attacks, and strokes) amongst bring fulfilment to all areas of life (see overleaf ).
    [Show full text]
  • Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain
    DOCUMENT RESUME ED 335 141 PS 019 761 AUTHOR Caine, Renate Nummela; Caine, Geoffrey TITLE Making Connections: Teaching a4d the Human Brain. INSTITUTION Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, Va. PUB DATE 91 NOTE 201p. AVAILABLE FROM Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 11141 Georgia Avenue, Suite 200, Wheaton, MD 20902 (ASCD Stock No. 611-910251 $15.95). PUB TYPE Books (010) EDRS PRICE MF01 Plus Potage. PC Not Available from EDRS. DESCRIPTORS *Cognitive Processes; Cognitive Style; Creativity; *Educational Practices; *Educational Principles; Elementary Secondary Education; Emotional Experience; Helplessness; Higher Education; Integrated Curriculum; *Learning Processes; Locational Skills (Social Studies); Memory; Self Motivation; Stress Variables; Student Evaluation; *Student Projects; *Teaching Methods IDENTIFIERS *Brain Based Learning; Brain Functions; Brain Research; *Natural Knowledge ABSTRACT This book adds to the growing body of knowledge and research suggesting that educators need to move beyond simplistic, narrow approaches to teaching and learning. In Part I, "Accessing the Brain's Potential," current educational practices are examined in light of critical findings of brain researchers. In Part II, "Facts and Theories about the Human Brain," topics, theories, and models of brain functions that seem to address current issues in education and provide implications for curriculum restructuring and designare considered. Major aspects of research are reorganized for thepurpose of eliciting a useful and practical set of general principles. In Part III, "Brain-Based Schooling," elements of instruction thatare believed to cause students to use the brain's capacitymore fully to learn are discussed. Citations number 218. (RH) ******************r**************************14************************* Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best thatcan be made from the original document.
    [Show full text]