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Studies in Asian Social Science

ISSN 2330-2143

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Evaluating a Field Theory of Consciousness and Social Change: Group Practice of Transcendental Meditation and Homicide Trends

Studies in Asian Social Science July 29, 2022 Kenneth L. Cavanaugh, Michael C. Dillbeck, David W. Orme-Johnson

This study outlines and empirically tests a field-theoretic view of consciousness and positive social change based on the ancient Vedic tradition of knowledge from India (Veda means “knowledge” in Sanskrit) as brought to light by the Vedic scholar and scientist of consciousness, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In contrast to most contemporary theories of mind and consciousness originating in the West,...