U.S. Surgeon General Speaks at Prevention Forum
On June 3, U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher gave the keynote address at a special forum cosponsored by the Congressional Prevention Coalition and the Institute of Science, Technology and Public Policy, Maharishi University of Management. Moderated by Dr. John Hagelin, the theme of the event was "Achieving Parity in Health Care for Minority Populations: Prevention of Hypertension and Heart Disease."

Meditation Experiment Arrests Crime
The June 1999 issue of the peer-reviewed Social Indicators Research reported on a dramatic drop in violent crime in Washington, D.C. during the summer of 1993. Researchers had predicted in advance that the calming influence of nearly 4,000 practitioners of the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programs attending an 8-week conference would reduce violent crime by over 20 percent in the city.

After the project, statistics showed that the rate of violent crime decreased by 23 percent during the experimental period. The odds of this result occurring by chance are less than 2 in 1 billion. A 27-member project review board composed of independent scientists and civic leaders rigorously analyzed the experiment.

Ideal Education in Victoria
For the past 12 years, the Victoria School for Ideal Education has successfully offered Consciousness-Based education in British Columbia, Canada. The School has excelled, qualifying for government funding as a Class 1 independent school.

To receive and maintain Class 1 certification, every aspect of the School’s operation is periodically inspected by the Provincial Ministry of Education. The most recent Ministry report stated: "It is the opinion of the evaluator that the school is performing a fine service to the community." The report goes on, "The students learn in a calm, caring atmosphere. It was obvious to the external evaluator that the school practices the philosophy and purposes that are stated in the Parent Hand-book." 

Andrea Kober, a parent, says, "I feel this school really develops individuality and creativity. I especially appreciate the warm, friendly environment."

The teachers of the school are all Provincially certified. Additional specialists teach physical education, art, music and French. Class size is a maximum of 12 students, permitting quality individual attention for each child. Ginny Lovick, a Governor of the Age of Enlightenment, has served as principal of the School since its founding.

New Video Promotes the TM Program
A new documentary-style videotape on the Transcendental Meditation technique has just been completed. The video has a contemporary, visually rich style, and has been received very favorably by marketing and video professionals throughout the United States. The 28-minute presentation graphically highlights practical benefits—reduced stress, clearer thinking, better health, and better relationships—making the tape a great resource for introducing family, friends, employees and employers to the TM technique.

Bethesda Maharishi Vedic Center Prepares for Opening
The new Maharishi Vedic Center in Bethesda, Maryland is taking its final form, in preparation for a September opening. Bob and Beverly LoPinto have spearheaded and managed the project on a daily basis, raising $1.8 million in construction funds from 100 families. The LoPintos are the first State Administrators for Maharishi Global Administration through Natural Law in North America to complete an ideal home for bringing Maharishi’s knowledge to the public. "This Maharishi Vedic Center has an extremely important role to play for the United States," notes Bob, "due to its close proximity to the Nation's Capital, and even closer proximity to residences of many of the nation's top government and business leaders."

Visit their Web site at: www.mvc-bethesda.org