Silence WPA:
December 29, 2024 (Sunday) to January 9, 2025 (Thursday), 11 nights, $1750
December 29, 2024 (Sunday) to January 13, 2025 (Monday), 15 nights, $2150

For decades, wherever we happened to be, Purusha spent the first seven days of January in silence along with Maharishi. We invite you to join us in this annual tradition of beginning each New Year from a platform of powerful silence and deep experience of the TM and TM-Sidhi programs. The course includes afternoon and evening meetings with videos of Maharishi. The Silence WPA has been a favorite of many course participants due to the depth of experiences that are often gained during this longest WPA of the year.

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A number of top leaders of the TM^® organization will be joining us for courses throughout 2025. Dr. Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, will lead a one-week World Peace Assembly (WPA) in March; Dr. Neil Paterson, a highly inspiring leader of our international organization, will lead a WPA in May; Dr. John Bright, an expert in Vedic Science, will lead a two-week WPA on the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras in August; and, finally, TM-Sidhi^® Administrator, Dr. Doug Birx, will return to hold a WPA in October. (Please see the course schedule below for more details on all courses.)

In addition to our traditional WPA courses, we will be holding four very popular four-day weekend TM Retreats for Meditators with the option to learn an Advanced Technique.

2025 World Peace Assembly (WPA) Schedule

World Peace Assemblies offer an opportunity to gain deep and revitalizing rest while enjoying extended practice of the TM and TM-Sidhi programs. Sink deep into the soft, silent atmosphere of Purusha^SM on its pristine and secluded 500-acre campus. This is a place to totally relax, switch off, and dive deep into your experiences while living in Maharishi Vastu^® Architecture designed buildings. The combination of spacious rooms, panoramic views, delicious vegetarian cuisine, lively company, and profound talks by Maharishi, all contribute to a delightful experience.

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February WPA with Dr. Bob Roth:
March 8 (Saturday) to March 15 (Saturday), 7 nights, $1200

Dr. Bob Roth, a long-term member of the Maharishi Purusha Program^SM and CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, will be leading this special one-week World Peace Assembly. Dr. Roth is one of the most experienced and sought-after teachers of Transcendental Meditation (TM) in the United States. Over the past 50 years, he has taught TM to thousands of individuals, and is the author of one of the most definitive books on TM, the New York Times bestseller “Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation" (Simon and Schuster, 2018).

As CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, he has helped provide TM scholarships for over a million urban youth, countless veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and frontline healthcare workers. He also directs the Center for Resilience, which is bringing TM to Fortune 100 companies, government and military organizations, as well as other community service organizations.  He has spoken about the science of meditation to industry leaders at such gatherings as Google Zeitgeist, Aspen Ideas Festival, Wisdom 2.0 Summit, Global Wellness Summit, and CURA’s Unite To Cure at the Vatican.

We are fortunate that Dr. Roth had made time in his busy schedule to lead this WPA. This is a special opportunity to both dive deep into experiences as well as to hear about the latest successes of bringing the experience of transcending to millions of people around the world.

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WPA with Dr. Neil Paterson:
May 17 (Saturday) to May 24 (Saturday), 7 nights, $1200

This course is led by one of the most inspiring leaders in the TM organization – TM-Sidhi Program Administrator and Advanced Technique teacher Dr. Neil Paterson.

Dr. Paterson will review the practice of the TM-Sidhi^® program and meet personally with those who have questions about their TM-Sidhi program and Advanced Technique practice. There may also be an opportunity to learn an Advanced Technique, depending upon demand.

Neil worked extensively with Maharishi for well over 30 years, and is currently working closely with Maharaja Adhiraj Rajaraam. Most recently, he has been helping establish Maharishi Vastu campuses for Maharishi Vedic Pandits in India and Nepal.

He will meet daily with course participants to answer their questions, whether about Maharishi, higher states of consciousness, or points regarding the subtle practice and experience of the TM and TM-Sidhi programs. 

Here are some comments from participants at one of his courses:

• “Neil manages to simultaneously be eloquent, comprehensive and down-to-earth.”
• “As the week went on, my program became more and more effortless and brought my program to a level I’ve never experienced before.  Best of all, that new depth of experience appears to now be a permanent part of my program at home.”
• "Best course I’ve been to since learning the TM-Sidhis in person with Maharishi."

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Guru Purnima WPA:
July 5 (Saturday) to July 12 (Saturday), 7 nights, $1200

Guru Purnima is that special time of year when we celebrate the fullness of Vedic knowledge given to us by Maharishi and Guru Dev. We will celebrate this profound time of year by watching the annual celebration in MERU, Holland, featuring Maharaja and leaders of the Global Country of World Peace^SM. This course will also include videos of Maharishi speaking about his years with Guru Dev.

One word characterizes the experience of the Guru Purnima WPA – fulfillment – both in and out of program.

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WPA on the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras, led by Vedic scholar John Bright, PhD:
August 9 (Saturday) to August 23 (Saturday), 14 nights, $1600

Dr. Bright spent many years working intimately with Maharishi, and for over 20 years led weekly Gita study groups at his local TM center in Palo Alto, CA.  Comments made by previous course participants include:

• “Raja John Bright's course is Purusha’s best kept secret!”
• “These were the most lively, insightful discussions I’ve had at any course in twenty years.”
• "I walked away with unprecedented access to the Gita and Maharishi’s brilliant commentary.”

Please join us for this unique opportunity to dive deep into the transcendent while correlating your experiences with the Gita and the Yoga Sutras.  As Chapter Two, verse 40 of the Gita says, “Even a little of this Dharma delivers from great fear.”  You will leave with a renewed experience and understanding of the Gita as a personal guidebook for the development of higher states of consciousness.

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WPA with Dr. Doug Birx:
October 11 (Saturday) to October 18 (Saturday), 7 nights, $1200

This course is a special opportunity to spend time with one of the great leaders of the TM organization and refresh your understanding of correct practice of the TM and TM-Sidhi programs. Over the past 48 years, Dr. Doug Birx has taught many thousands of people the TM-Sidhi program in more than 90 CIC Courses, and Maharishi named him the “Master Checker”.

Course participants enjoy Doug’s warmth and wisdom as he discusses experiences and conducts a thorough review of correct practice of the TM-Sidhi program. There will also be an opportunity to meet with Doug privately about your TM-Sidhi practice. His courses typically fill up, so be sure to reserve a room early. This course is open to those who have taken the one time only TM-Sidhi Refresher Course.

Some comments from prior courses:

• “This WPA is the best one I've ever attended in my 41 years of TM and Sidhis practice.”
• “My program was totally transformed during this course.”
• “Doug completely eliminated any trace of effort that I’d been having in program.”
• “I couldn’t believe how generous he was with his one-on-one consultations. Program has become so blissful.”
• “I loved his warmth and easy-going manner. So inspiring.”

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Silence WPA:
December 29, 2025 (Sunday) to January 9, 2026 (Thursday), 11 nights, $1750
December 29, 2025 (Sunday) to January 13, 2026 (Monday), 15 nights, $2150

For decades, wherever we happened to be, Purusha spent the first seven days of January in silence along with Maharishi.

We invite you to join us in this annual tradition that starts each New Year from a platform of profound silence and deep experience of the TM and TM-Sidhi programs. The course includes afternoon and evening meetings with videos of Maharishi.

The Silence WPA has been a favorite of many course participants due to the depth of experiences that are often gained during this longest WPA of the year.

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TM Retreat/Advanced Technique Courses for Meditators

Here is a special opportunity for meditators to enjoy a four-day weekend TM Retreat with the option to learn an Advanced Technique, in the unique environment of Purusha.

The cost for the TM Retreat is $800, with an additional cost to learn an Advanced Technique on a sliding scale (depending on income). For more details or to apply please visit maharishipurusha.org or contact Rick Troutman at rick@maharishipurusha.org.

These are the dates of the four courses currently scheduled in 2025:

• April 18 (Friday) to April 21 (Monday)
• June 13 (Friday) to June 16 (Monday)
• September 12 (Friday) to September 15 (Monday)
• November 14 (Friday) to November 17 (Monday)

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Maharishi Purusha Program^SM and Taste of Purusha Courses

The Maharishi Purusha Program is for single men who desire to live in an ideal environment in order to achieve rapid growth towards full enlightenment.

We offer Taste of Purusha Courses for those who would like to join us for up to two months and experience a ‘’taste” of what it is like to be on Purusha. Please note that a minimum of two course participants is needed in order to hold a Taste of Purusha course.

For more information and/or to apply, visit the Taste of Purusha page on purushacourses.org , the Maharishi Purusha Program page on purusha.org , and maharishipurusha.org for courses and programs for younger men.

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Travel

If your individual travel arrangements require that you arrive a day early or leave a day later from the course, please inform our office at courses@purusha.org. There is an additional course fee of $95 per night. We also offer a discount for full time students or anyone working full time in the TM organization. Please contact us for more details.

Governors who are interested in being guest WPA course leaders should email us at courses@purusha.org.

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Consciousness Journey for Meditators

TM Meditators who make a two-year commitment to be on this program will learn up to four TM Advanced Techniques, and assuming they are accepted, attend the full Transcendental Meditation Sidhi course. The routine includes working four hours/day five days/week either for Purusha or for the Purusha Capital, plus an inspiring knowledge program. Room, board, and a salary are also included. If interested , please contact Rick Troutman at rick@maharishipurusha.org.

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COVID PRECAUTIONS

Due to changes in recommendations from the government and health authorities regarding COVID, we have recently dropped the need to have a negative COVID antigen test prior to attending a course. However, if you are feeling ill, we ask that you postpone coming on a course and, instead, arrange to attend one at a later date. All courses will start with a 3-day period of isolation (‘quarantine’) from Purusha. During these 3 days, your Purusha friends will not join you for meals in the WPA Dining Hall. Then on the fourth day, your Purusha friends can join you in your dining hall and on walk and talk..

Enjoy the Unique Environment of the Purusha Capital^SM

The Purusha Capital provides a unique environment conducive to the growth of higher states of consciousness. The deep silence, bliss, and coherence created by the Maharishi Purusha Program, living in Maharishi Vastu^® Architecture buildings, tasty organic food, and being in the fresh mountain air on our 500-acre campus, all contribute to an ideal environment for extended practice of the TM and TM-Sidhi programs. This, along with the sublime knowledge of Maharishi Vedic Science^SM from videos of Maharishi and presentations by leading Maharishi Vedic Science experts, makes for a delightful stay at the Purusha Capital.

Creating Coherence for Washington, D.C. and the World

The establishment of the Purusha Capital near Washington, D.C. constitutes the second element in Maharishi's formula for creating coherence and invincibility in America. A large group of Yogic Flyers in Fairfield, Iowa, and a complementary group practicing Yogic Flying^® near our nation's capital are both key in creating greater harmony and coherence for the government as well as the nation as a whole during this critical time of phase transition in global world consciousness.