A comprehensive introduction to Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation Program and related programs for personal growth, inner peace, self-actualization, enlightenment, and world peace. This book is a major up-to-date expansion of The TM Book, an international best-seller that has sold more than 1 million copies in 7 languages since 1975. This book presents a wealth of insight and information in a simple informal dialog, illustrated by hundreds of cartoons and whimsical drawings to clarify the main points. The dialog is also accompanied by 80+ science charts and diagrams illustrating decades of extensive research on TM in psychology, sociology, health, aging, and stress reduction, including PTSD. The science charts include brief descriptions of the research and full bibliographical references. A thorough and helpful index provides quick access to the dozens of subjects covered in both the dialog and the research.