Explore Maharishi's knowledge of your own consciousness

MERU is a campus in The Netherlands offering courses, retreats and events to the global Transcendental Meditation community. Our mission is to bring the timeless knowledge of consciousness and its applications to all – for a healthy, vibrant, and peaceful society.

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Ramayana in the Human Physiology

Explore the true meaning behind this ancient epic with Dr Tony Nader. Sign up to receive free access to a two-part lecture by the leader of the Transcendental Meditation organisation, on Ramayana in the Human Physiology.

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Online Courses

Learn about Maharishi’s knowledge from the comfort of your own home, on a variety of profound topics. Follow the course live to interact with MERU Faculty, or watch pre-recorded lectures at your convenience.

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In-Residence Courses

Discover how to apply knowledge of consciousness to all areas of life through residence courses that prioritise a balanced routine of rest and activity.

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Meditation Retreats

Enjoy profound rest and rich community when you dive deep into your TM and TM-Sidhi progamme with others. Retreats are currently held in Dutch, German, and English.

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Celebrations

Meet others in the global TM community and enjoy Vedic recitations that enliven natural law for a happier, more evolutionary life.

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Advanced Techniques

Accelerate your development with the Advanced Techniques and TM-Sidhi Course – programmes to cultivate higher states of consciousness after learning TM.

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Ramayana in the Human Physiology

Explore the true meaning behind this ancient epic with Dr Tony Nader. Sign up to receive free access to a two-part lecture by the leader of the Transcendental Meditation organisation, on Ramayana in the Human Physiology.

Learn more

Online Courses

Learn about Maharishi’s knowledge from the comfort of your own home, on a variety of profound topics. Follow the course live to interact with MERU Faculty, or watch pre-recorded lectures at your convenience.

See dates

In-Residence Courses

Discover how to apply knowledge of consciousness to all areas of life through residence courses that prioritise a balanced routine of rest and activity.

See dates

Meditation Retreats

Enjoy profound rest and rich community when you dive deep into your TM and TM-Sidhi progamme with others. Retreats are currently held in Dutch, German, and English.

See dates

Celebrations

Meet others in the global TM community and enjoy Vedic recitations that enliven natural law for a happier, more evolutionary life.

See dates

Advanced Techniques

Accelerate your development with the Advanced Techniques and TM-Sidhi Course – programmes to cultivate higher states of consciousness after learning TM.

See dates

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What is Vedic Dance?

What is Vedic Dance?

'Take dance as an aspect of therapy — dance as a system of medicine, a system of health care.' — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi...

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Volunteer at MERU

Join the community as a MERU volunteer. Whether you’ve recently learned Transcendental Meditation, or you’ve been practising for many years, this is the chance to be part of a different kind of community. While serving as a volunteer, you’ll be able to focus on spiritual development, knowledge, and living life to the fullest.

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Your permanent Vastu Home at MERU

We are delighted to announce an opportunity few have ever been given – the chance to establish a permanent home at MERU. Purchase one of 32 luxury apartments in an exquisite three-storey Maharishi Vastu building.

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