Vogue
Transcendental Meditation Is a Superpower—And It’s as Easy as Two Syllables (and 20 Minutes)
Let’s save some time here: Is there any real need, in the year 2023, to explain that meditation is good for you? That a regular practice of sitting still and quiet and clearing the mind, in one way or another, amidst a world filled with more and more distractions, from the micro to the macro, each of them seemingly demanding our attention 24/7, is probably helpful, welcome, soothing, beneficial, and all the other good things? FULL STORY
Huffington Post
Reading, Writing, Required Silence: How Meditation Is Changing Schools and Students
On a Wednesday afternoon in early May, after a full day of studying the Byzantine Empire and sitting through lessons on annotation and critical reading, the sixth-graders in Zsazita Walker’s social studies and language arts class were, expectedly, acting like sixth-graders. FULL STORY
My Morning Routine – with Ivanka Trump
Meditation is One of the Most Important Things I Do Each Day.
I meditate for twenty minutes, ideally twice daily. FULL STORY
The Washington Sun
PGDF Partners With David Lynch Foundation to Study Transcendental Meditation and Alcoholism
The Peter G. Dodge Foundation (PGDF) announces its first research grant, to be awarded to the David Lynch Foundation for a feasibility study on Transcendental Meditation (TM) and alcohol dependence. FULL STORY
Chicago Inno
These Three Organizations Just Got Over $1M Combined To Combat Youth Violence In Chicago
Summer in Chicago is known for being one of the most violent times in the city. FULL STORY
Sonima
What Is Transcendental Meditation?
Oprah, Jerry Seinfeld, and many other high-profile stars, along with six million people worldwide, swear by this simple, yet profound practice. Here's why. FULL STORY
New York Magazine
How to Not Think: Transcendental Meditation on the C train.
A great many extremely successful and presumably fully actualized people, from billionaire hedge-funder Ray Dalio to pop goddess Katy Perry, are advocating these days for the life-changing benefits of Transcendental Meditation. FULL STORY
Huffington Post
Can TM Help Make a Dream Come True?
"I'm a dreamer. Being Italian I'm also a lover of life, food, fashion, family and friends." FULL STORY
Ivanka Trump Blog
#TeamIvanka Learned How to Meditate
Ivanka shared one of her favorite habits with the team. FULL STORY
Forbes
Transcendental Meditation Makes A Comeback, With The Aim Of Giving Back
Transcendental meditation (TM) has been having a renaissance in recent years: Celebrities, businesspeople, and regular folk are practicing it in record numbers. FULL STORY
Metro
The Secret Weapon Successful Career Women Have
Four powerful women share why in order to do it all, sometimes you have to do nothing. FULL STORY
TM Home
Yearning for balance, actress Eva Mendes is ‘big into meditation’
Before she was spotted by a casting agent, Eva Mendes who came from a family of modest means dreamed of becoming an astronaut, an opera singer or a nun. And Hollywood’s glitz and glitter has not made Eva loose her cool.. FULL STORY
Rolling Stone
Courtney Love, Amy Poehler Salute Allen Ginsberg's 'Howl' in L.A.
Great minds come out for loose, ramshackle tribute to the iconic poem. FULL STORY
LA Times
Allen Ginsberg celebrated by rock stars at the Ace Hotel in L.A.
Hal Willner is the former longtime musical producer for “Saturday Night Live,” but over the years he has also become known as a grand poobah of the kaleidoscopic, ensemble-cast, live-event form, orchestrating tributes to everyone from Charles Mingus to Kurt Weill to Tim Buckley. FULL STORY
Times Magazine
Courtney Love, Devendra Banhart, Amy Poehler and More Celebrate Allen Ginsberg’s ‘Howl’ in L.A.
As the man who produced one of Allen Ginsberg’s last recorded works — and who virtually invented the tribute album as standalone art form — FULL STORY
Chicago Tribune
Stars celebrate 60th anniversary of 'Howl'
Actors and musicians, including Amy Poehler and Tim Robbins, gather in downtown Los Angeles for a unique performance celebrating the 60th anniversary of 'Howl,' by American Beat poet Allen Ginsberg. FULL STORY
Billboard
Courtney Love, Nick Cave & More Pay Tribute to Allen Ginsberg's 'Howl' in L.A.
On Tuesday night, Los Angeles' Theater at the Ace Hotel saw a massive convergence of counterculture icons, as Nick Cave, Lucinda Williams, Courtney Love and more paid tribute to Allen Ginsberg's seminal poem "Howl" on its 60th anniversary, all to benefit the David Lynch Foundation. FULL STORY
NME
Nick Cave, Courtney Love and more perform at Allen Ginsberg tribute concert
Amy Poehler, Beth Orton, Peaches and more also perform at the show in Los Angeles. FULL STORY
UNCUT
Watch Nick Cave perform at Allen Ginsberg tribute concert
Amy Poehler, Beth Orton, Courtney Love also played at the show. FULL STORY
Paste Magazine
Nick Cave, Amy Poehler Honor Anniversary of Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl” in L.A.
A concert in downtown Los Angeles was held Tuesday night to commemorate the 60 years since poet Allen Ginsberg debuted his magnum opus, “Howl.” FULL STORY
Rolling Stone
Duran Duran, Flaming Lips Play Surreal 'Music of David Lynch' Tribute
Artists from Sky Ferreira to Moby offer electric interpretations of the director's soundtracks. FULL STORY
Interview Magazine
The David Lynch Foundation Presents the Music of David Lynch
If there was one thing to take away from Wednesday night's event, The Music of David Lynch, it was the weight of the Twin Peaks director's passion for film, music, and the power of Transcendental Meditation. FULL STORY
LA Times
All-star tribute to David Lynch lights up the Ace Hotel
At an afternoon rehearsal in downtown Los Angeles, Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne was on his knees making noise. FULL STORY
Variety
David Lynch Tribute Features Duran Duran, Flaming Lips, Lykke Li
Duran Duran, Moby and Lykke Li were among the musicians and bands who celebrated the music of director David Lynch at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles on Wednesday. FULL STORY
DIY Magazine
Sky Ferreira, Karen O and Other Artists Host David Lynch Tribute Concert
The night of celebrations came as the renowned director, actor, and musician’s non-profit foundation turned ten years old. FULL STORY
Pitchfork
Sky Ferreira, Flaming Lips, Jim James, Duran Duran Cover David Lynch at Benefit Show
Watch Sky do "Blue Velvet" and more, from last night's tribute concert. FULL STORY
Billboard
David Lynch Tribute Features Music From 'Twin Peaks,' 'Mulholland Drive' & More: Concert Review
Duran Duran delivered a three-song finale at a concert tribute to the music of David Lynch on April 1, saluting the director with songs from their hitmaking heyday -- FULL STORY
Boston Herald
David Lynch tribute features Duran Duran, Flaming Lips, Lykke Li
Duran Duran, Moby and Lykke Li were among the musicians and bands that gathered to perform and celebrate the music of legendary Hollywood director David Lynch at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles on Wednesday. FULL STORY
Stereogum
Karen O, Sky Ferreira, Duran Duran, And A Dozen More Artists Paid Tribute To David Lynch
Amongst the shabby, shuttered vaudeville theaters that line Broadway in Los Angeles, the Theatre at Ace Hotel burns bright. FULL STORY
Consequence of Sound
Live Review: The Music of David Lynch at Los Angeles’ Theatre at Ace Hotel (4/1)
A few days after Brian Fest, a celebration of Brian Wilson’s career, Los Angeles’ second tribute concert of the week slipped out of the sunshine and into the shadows for a night honoring the cinematic and pop music of David Lynch. FULL STORY
NME
Flaming Lips, Sky Ferreira, Duran Duran and more cover music of David Lynch at tribute gig
The likes of Duran Duran, Sky Ferreira, The Flaming Lips and more performed at a David Lynch tribute concert last night (April 1) in Los Angeles. FULL STORY
Yahoo Music
No Ordinary World: Duran Duran, Flaming Lips, Moby Play Surreal David Lynch Concert
Truly, there could be no more apt adjective than “Lynchian” to describe Wednesday’s Music of David Lynch tribute concert in downtown Los Angeles. FULL STORY
Music Times
David Lynch Ace Hotel Tribute Concert Featured Sky Ferreira, Duran Duran & Flaming Lips, Promoted Meditation
If being spooked, mystified and left hanging to solve cryptic messages conjures any appeal, look no further than Oscar-nominated director, David Lynch. FULL STORY
MXDWN
The Music of David Lynch at the Ace Hotel Theater, 4-1-15
We often speak of David Lynch in terms of his vision, whether it is a severed ear crawling with ants amongst the grass, or a puffy-cheeked lounge singer squashing mucousy spermatozoa with her heels, or the river-washed body of a prom queen, pale blue and wrapped in plastic. FULL STORY
Orange County Register
'The Music of David Lynch' is suitably strange and wonderful
Any true fan of David Lynch’s hypnotically strange films is also passionate about the music in those movies, for it has been just as idiosyncratically compelling as the cinematic riddles he has created. FULL STORY
Pitchfork
Courtney Love, Devendra Banhart, Broken Social Scene's Kevin Drew, More to Play Benefit Commemorating Allen Ginsberg's "Howl"
Proceeds from forthcoming 60th anniversary celebration to benefit the David Lynch Foundation. FULL STORY
WUSA9
Cool Schools: Meditation Prepares Students for Class
Mind over material. That's what this week's Cool Schools is all about. FULL STORY
Oprah
What Oprah Knows for Sure About Finding the Fullest Expression of Yourself
Seeking the fullest expression of self. That's the story of my life in six words— FULL STORY
Huffington Post
Rick Goings, CEO Of Tupperware: Success Is Not Just About Money
Rick Goings, CEO of Tupperware, joined HuffPostLive at the World Economic Forum In Davos Wednesday to discuss the need to redefine success in modern society. FULL STORY
SELF
Donna Karan and SELF Host CFDA #HealthIsBeauty Panel
During Fashion Week, models, editors and photographers sprint around New York from show to show—starting at 9 AM and not ending until well after 9 PM, or, well, later, if you're out at one of the many after-parties. FULL STORY
Business Insider
Arnold Schwarzenegger says a year of practicing Transcendental Meditation in the '70s changed his life
Arnold Schwarzenegger's career was skyrocketing to a new level in 1975. FULL STORY
Vogue
The New Resolution: Making Time for Yourself
I can’t speak for other places in the world, but among New Yorkers, the oft-uttered phrase, “I’m so busy,” is delivered as a simultaneous lament and brag—one to be interpreted as both “I wish I could cut back” and “I’m in high demand.” FULL STORY
WCF Courier
It's about time for "Quiet Time"
Nothing succeeds like success, as they say, and I’m here to report two genuine successes. One is small, the other large, a possible game-changer. FULL STORY
Huffington Post
Calm, Clarity and Capacity in Our Lives
Ask anyone and they will likely tell you they are running at 120 percent, that there aren't enough hours in the day. FULL STORY
New York Times
Sharon Isbin: Seeking Out Serenity
Sharon Isbin’s living room is decorated with two Grammy Awards and a keepsake from her time performing in the Amazon: a handcrafted poison-dart gun. FULL STORY
NBC News
San Francisco Schools Transformed by the Power of Meditation
Silence isn't something people usually associate with middle school, but twice a day the halls of Visitacion Valley School in San Francisco fall quiet as the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students meditate for fifteen minutes. FULL STORY
Gabrielle Bernstein
A Meditation Practice That Will Change Your Life
Last summer I was invited to attend a four-day Transcendental Meditation training. This invitation came at the perfect time on my spiritual path. FULL STORY
Huffington Post
Interview With David Lynch: His Mission to Change the World Through Meditation
I can remember being absolutely hooked and engrossed into the surreal world of the cutting-edge television series Twin Peaks back in the '90s. FULL STORY
Yahoo
The Fashion World Gets Spiritual
Fashionistas revitalize through practice of the TM technique. FULL STORY
TIME
How Meditation May Help People With HIV
A mindfulness routine may lead to better health outcomes. FULL STORY
Huffington Post
How Transcendental Meditation Changed This HIV Patient's Life
Transcendental Meditation boasts major health benefits, but for some, the practice can be truly life-changing. FULL STORY
Seleni Institute
Seleni Institute and David Lynch Foundation Announce Perinatal Mental Health Research Award Funding
Research award program investigates Transcendental Meditation® as possible treatment for perinatal anxiety disorders. FULL STORY
The O'Reilly Factor
The David Lynch Foundation helping children
Bill O'Reilly reports on the David Lynch Foundation's 2005 benefit at Radio City Music Hall, featuring Paul McCartney, and its work to help underserved urban youth. FULL STORY
GQ
Ringo Starr - GQ's Humanitarian of the Year
GQ awarded Ringo Starr the 2014 Man of the Year award in the humanitarian category for his efforts to raise funds for the David Lynch Foundation's Quiet Time Program. FULL STORY
The Daily Beast
David Lynch on Transcendental Meditation, True Detectives, and Collaborating with Kanye West
The acclaimed auteur behind Twin Peaks, Eraserhead, Mulholland Drive, and countless other classics on the David Lynch Foundation, TM, and how cable TV is the new arthouse. FULL STORY
Financial Times
Meditate to Sharpen Your Assertive Edge
Business professionals are increasingly turning to Transcendental Meditation to lower stress and improving focus. FULL STORY
Harper's Bazaar
DLF Collaborates with Live the Process
Clothing brand 'Live The Process' is teaming up with model Alyssa Miller for a collection that gives back with Transcendental Meditation. FULL STORY
InStyle
Make Ringo Starr’s Birthday Wish Come True—Post a Peace Sign Selfie For a Good Cause!
To kick off Ringo’s 74th birthday, John Varvatos is launching #PeaceRocks, a charitable, social media-based initiative wherein Varvatos will donate $1 to The Ringo Starr Peace and Love Fund for every peace-sign selfie that is posted to either Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and is tagged with hashtag #PeaceRocks. FULL STORY
LA Times
Ringo, Photobombs and Birthday Cakes
For years, Ringo Starr has used the occasion of his birthday to urge fans to flash the peace symbol and say the words "Peace and love" at noon wherever they happen to be in the world. FULL STORY
BBC News
Ringo Starr's 74th Birthday Rocks Peace, Love and Fundraising
Former Beatle Ringo Starr has been lending his star status to support the David Lynch foundation. FULL STORY
USA Today
Ringo Starr Stars in Expanded Tour,
Art Show, TV Special
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love, a tribute concert honoring the drummer, will premiere at 8 p.m. ET July 13 on AXS TV. The tribute concert launched the Ringo Starr Peace & Love Fund, which will help at-risk adults and children around the world. FULL STORY
Good News Planet
Transcendental Meditation Impacts an Incredible, Young Man with Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders or ‘ASDs,’ are described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a group of developmental disabilities that can cause “significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.” FULL STORY
Huffington Post
Educating the Self: First Things First
Self-improvement and empowerment organizations are playing a dominant role in redefining our goals and expanding our vision for living a life of fulfillment. FULL STORY
New Haven Independent
TM Chills Out A High School
Senior Brandon Crowder went from an F to an A in math class not by studying harder or getting a tutor — but by meditating. FULL STORY
Modern Lux Manhattan
Transcendental Inspiration
The David Lynch Foundation brings Transcendental Meditation programs to at-risk children, veterans, prisoners and survivors of domestic violence. FULL STORY
CNN Money
Wall Street says ‘Om’
Stocks are near all-time highs, the IPO market is hot, but while optimism is high on Wall Street these days, so is stress. FULL STORY
Everyday Health
This No-Cost, Drug-Free Therapy Helps Children With Autism
Evidence is mounting that Transcendental Meditation can help children with autism focus and be less impulsive. FULL STORY
Variety
Dixie Chicks, David Lynch Foundation Honor Rick Rubin
Legendary music producer received org's ‘Lifetime of Harmony’ award for dedication to Transcendental Meditation. FULL STORY
Rolling Stone
Rick Rubin: A ‘Lifetime of Meditation & Music’
Producer receives DLF's ‘Lifetime of Harmony’ award in L.A. FULL STORY
LA Times
Dixie Chicks Perform in Honor of Rick Rubin at David Lynch Benefit
The Dixie Chicks made a rare U.S. concert appearance Thursday night as the headlining act at a benefit for David Lynch Foundation. FULL STORY
USA Today
David Lynch Foundation to Honor Music Producer Rick Rubin
The life and work of producer Rick Rubin, a longtime meditator, will be celebrated Thursday at a Los Angeles concert. FULL STORY
Rolling Stone
Q&A: Filmmaker David Lynch on Enlightenment, ZZ Top & ‘Yeezus’
The 'Blue Velvet' director & self-described 'bliss ninny' talks meditation & music. FULL STORY
Wall Street Journal
To Scale a Mountain, First Meditate by the Sea
When Erik Oberholtzer was feeling overwhelmed by the stress of expanding his restaurant business, he decided to go as far off the grid as he could go for three weeks. FULL STORY
Women's Health
6 Benefits of Transcendental Meditation (and How You Can Get Started Today)
Practice transcendental meditation for 20 minutes, twice a day, to help you lose weight, thrive at work, and ward off heart disease. FULL STORY
Yahoo Finance
Could This Be the Key to Success on Wall Street?
‘Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio thinks so.’ FULL STORY
Institutional Investor
Ray Dalio and Mario Batali Meditate on the Secret of Their Success
The billionaire founder of hedge fund firm Bridgewater and the frenetic Iron Chef share a strong taste for meditation. FULL STORY
Business Insider
How Meditation Makes Ray Dalio Feel Like ‘A Ninja In A Fight’
Billionaire Ray Dalio, the founder of hedge fund behemoth Bridgewater Associates, has been practicing Transcendental Meditation (TM) for 42 years. FULL STORY
Bloomberg
Last Night: Ray Dalio, Batali Meditate, Talk Clams
At a panel on transcendental meditation last night, Ray Dalio and Mario Batali revealed they both have rubber soles. FULL STORY
Huffington Post
The Surprising Success Secret This Hedge Fund Founder Swears By
“Meditation more than any other factor has been the secret to whatever success I've had,” Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, told financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin at a DLF event. FULL STORY
BuzzFeed Business
The Chef, The Doctor, The Hedge Fund Manager, & Transcendental Meditation
Mario Batali can “comfortably meditate” on his Vespa. Batali, Ray Dalio, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Dr. Oz, and others make the case for Transcendental Meditation. FULL STORY
LA Times
David Lynch Leads Star-Studded Salute to Ringo Starr at the El Rey
Who better to inspire a little help from your friends than Ringo Starr? FULL STORY
Rolling Stone
Ringo Starr Honored With ‘Lifetime of Peace & Love Award’
David Lynch and an all-star band paid tribute to the musician, Ringo Starr in Los Angeles on Martin Luther King Day. FULL STORY
Rolling Stone
Honoring Ringo Starr with Tribute Concert
Joe Walsh, Ben Folds, Ben Harper and more will band together on January 20th to honor the life of the legendary musician. FULL STORY
Style
The Transcendentalists
David Lynch and Calvin Klein Collection's Italo Zucchelli on their shared passions: creativity and Transcendental Meditation. FULL STORY
Wall Street Journal
A Benefit for the David Lynch Foundation
Wall Street Journal reports on the Foundation's fifth annual benefit gala, honoring FDNY Commissioner Salvatore Cassano and Hugh and Deborra-lee Jackman. The event was co-hosted by David Lynch and Jerry Seinfeld. FULL STORY
Parents
Meditation as a Potential Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder
According to the CDC, 1 in 88 people have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The prevalence has increased ten-fold over the last 40 years. There is no cure, but there seem to be as many treatments as there are manifestations of symptoms of the disorder. FULL STORY
Huffington Post
Bringing Calm to the Center of Life’s Storm
Huffington Post interviews Bob Roth, DLF Executive Director, about his success in making TM available to tens of thousands of individuals in need over the past eight years. FULL STORY
Huffington Post
Lena Dunham Shares Her Experience with TM
The Emmy award-winning filmmaker and actress behind Girls shares how TM has helped her cope with stress, anxiety and negativity. FULL STORY
GQ
The Totally Stressed Out Man's Guide to Meditation
DLF supporters share the benefits TM has had in their lives. FULL STORY
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
War Veterans Hail Meditation as Beneficial, Cost-Effective PTSD Treatment
Dr. Sarina Grosswald and war veteran Jason Lebracht report on the healing benefits of meditation for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress. FULL STORY
Bloomberg Businessweek
TM May Help Stressed Vets
Research on the effectiveness of TM for relieving PTSD symptoms and developing resilience may offer hope for preventing further military suicides. FULL STORY
Good Morning America
Jerry Seinfeld on Importance of Meditation
Emmy Award-winning comedian Jerry Seinfeld and DLF executive director Bob Roth discuss the benefits of TM and the Foundation's work. WATCH
Boston Globe
Study Suggests Meditation Helps Treat PTSD
New research performed by Norwich University studies the effects of Transcendental Meditation on strengthening resilience to stress among future officers. FULL STORY
Washington Post
Veterans Affairs Testing Whether Meditation Helps Treat PTSD
TM shows great promise as effective alternative to conventional mental healthcare approaches. FULL STORY
New York Times
Celebrities and Recent Research Fuel Interest in Transcendental Meditation
DLF offers TM to troubled students, veterans, homeless and prisoners. FULL STORY
Wall Street Journal
David Lynch Introduces Veterans to Meditation
Operation Warrior Wellness launched to help veterans overcome PTSD. FULL STORY
Details
Meditation Nation
How Transcendental Meditation returned as the new status symbol. FULL STORY
Wall Street Journal
A Transcendental Cure for Post-Traumatic Stress
Study of soldiers shows 50% reduction in symptoms after eight weeks of Transcendental Meditation. FULL STORY
CNN
Alternative Treatment Promoted for Soldiers Suffering from PTSD
Meditation could help the increasing number of military personnel suffering from post-traumatic stress. FULL STORY
ABC
Meditation Heals Military Vets with PTSD
Research suggests Transcendental Meditation can be helpful in relieving symptoms of PTSD among combat veterans. FULL STORY
New York Times
Just Say ‘Om’: The Fab Two Give a Little Help
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and friends support David Lynch Foundation, bring meditation to at-risk students. FULL STORY
San Francisco Examiner
Meditation Program Mends Troubled Vistacion Valley Middle School
School credits program with reducing violence, increasing attendance and test scores and dramatically decreasing suspensions. FULL STORY
LA Daily News
Children of the Night and Movie Director David Lynch Expand Work
All residents of shelter for abused teens participate in TM program. FULL STORY
