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Offering students a life-transforming gift: Russell Simmons on Transcendental Meditation
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13 April 2009

The Transcendental Meditation Programme gives students the opportunity to enliven their full creativity and intelligence, and enjoy success in life from the basis of inner peace.

Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons said the technique has been a life-transforming* gift for his own children, and one that he wants to offer to children everywhere.

He also expressed his own appreciation for the programme. 'I'm a meditator. . . . It's the strength that gives me the ability to function in a world that on the outside is full of stress,' said Russell Simmons, speaking at a major press conference* in New York City, USA. 'But when I operate from my meditation, from that stillness, then it's much easier . . . .' he continued.

Mr Simmons said that his children practise Transcendental Meditation and it's changed their lives. 'I want to give this gift that I've given my children, to all kids,' he said.

Cultivating creativity is one of the most critical parts of any education; it's an essential part of education, Mr Simmons continued.

Transcendental Meditation enhances creativity and intelligence, and offers students a chance to enjoy some 'quiet time' each day, to 'focus on what's inside', and the results are amazing, he said. 'Some of the worst schools become some of the best.'

Teaching one million*** students Transcendental Meditation will create 'a core strength' for the country and the world. 'I'm very happy to be one of the people in support of it,' Mr Simmons concluded.

*Please also see Global Good News article Students and teachers say Transcendental Meditation transforms schools, communities

**Celebrities, doctors, and educators spoke at a 3 April press conference preceding the historic Paul McCartney benefit concert on 4 April at Radio City Music Hall, New York City, USA. The extraordinary achievements and goals of the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace were presented at the press conference.

***The 'Change Begins Within' benefit concert contributed funds to teach one million at-risk children Transcendental Meditation—giving them life-long tools to overcome stress and violence, and promote peace and success in their lives.

The concert was headlined by Paul McCartney, with special guests including Ringo Starr, Sheryl Crow, Eddie Vedder, Ben Harper, Moby, Paul Horn, Bettye LaVette, Donovan, and Jim James.

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