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The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a worldwide socio-spiritual organization in Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, is dedicated to community service, peace and harmony. Motivated by Hindu principles, BAPS strives to care for the world by caring for societies, families and individuals. Through a number of social and spiritual activities, BAPS endeavors to produce better citizens of tomorrow who have a high esteem for their roots - their rich Hindu culture. Its 9,000 international centers, including more than 5,000 youth centers, support these activities of character-building. Under the guidance and leadership of the current spiritual leader, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, BAPS aspires to build a community that is morally, ethically and spiritually pure, and free of addictions.

In the United States the Transcendental Meditation® technique is offered through Maharishi Foundation USA, a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. All revenues from TM® courses are used to support the organization’s educational and charitable initiatives in the U.S. and around the world. As a non-profit, the Foundation has no owners or shareholders. No board members or other individuals profit financially from the organization’s programs. Employees—including senior management—receive salaries below the U.S. median salaries for their position. In addition the organization is audited annually by an independent CPA firm. Over the past six years, full TM course scholarships have been given worldwide to more than 500,000 members of at-risk populations via partnerships with other non-profit organizations and foundations. In particular, Maharishi Foundation USA works closely with the David Lynch Foundation on a wide range of charitable projects including programs for the homeless, U.S. war veterans and others suffering from traumatic stress disorders. The Transcendental Meditation technique has been learned by over 6 million people worldwide. To find the nearest certified teacher visit: www.tm.org or phone 888-LEARN TM This is the official LinkedIn company-page for Maharishi Foundation USA. Transcendental Meditation® and TM® are protected trademarks and are used in the United States under license or with permission.