Dr. Wallace explains how enlightenment, long regarded as mystical, impractical and even unattainable, is something real, measurable, and of immense practical value. He shows that enlightenment has a scientific, physiological basis, and arises through a process of neurophysiological refinement as a natural result of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Hundreds of scientific studies conducted at leading research institutes and universities around the world have documented the many beneficial effects of the Transcendental Meditation technique on the individual and society. This book reveals how TM improves physical and mental health, and influences gene expression. It is indispensible for anyone who wants to understand this research and how it verifies the reality of enlightenment.

ROBERT KEITH WALLACE is a pioneering researcher on the physiology of consciousness. His work has inspired hundreds of studies on the benefits of meditation and other mind-body techniques. Dr. Wallace's findings have been published in Science, American Journal of Physiology, and Scientific American. He received his BS in physics and his PhD in physiology from UCLA, and he conducted postgraduate research at Harvard University. As the founding president of Maharishi University of Management (MUM) in Fairfield, Iowa, Dr. Wallace is currently Co-Dean of the College of Perfect Health, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Physiology and Health, and a Trustee of MUM.

Introduction A Scientific Means to Develop Enlightenment The Unified Field of Natural Law Neurophysiology of World Peace Physiology and Consciousness Rediscovery of a Science of Consciousness-Vedic Science Higher States of Consciousness The Transcendental Meditation Technique The TM-Sidhi Program The Scientific Discovery of Enlightenment The Discovery of the Unified Field of All the Laws of Nature The Basis of the Physical Laws of Nature Breaking Apart the Atom Unified Field Theories The Total Potential of Natural Law as Located in Physiology Self-Referral DNA Three-In-One Structure of DNA DNA: The Material Expression of Samhita Self-Referral at Higher Levels of Physiological Organization An Integrated Science of Life The Physiological and Biochemical Correlates of Pure Consciousness History of Research on Meditation Techniques Early Studies on the Transcendental Meditation Technique-A Proposed Fourth Major State of Consciousness Metabolism and Respiration Lactate Generation Redistribution of Blood Flow and Muscle Metabolism Biochemical and Hormonal Changes Autonomic Effects EEG EEG Coherence Refinement of Methodologies to Study the Least Excited State of Consciousness-Review Articles Comparison with Other Techniques of Meditation The Development of Higher States of Consciousness Homeostasis-Physiological Adaptability and Stability Perceptual and Motor Performance Changes EEG Trait Effects-Becoming Fully Awake Biochemical Measurements Psychological Measurements Business and Education Prison Rehabilitation Programs Summary Research on the TM-Sidhi Program EEG Coherence Sensory and Motor Responses Biochemical Studies Conclusion Perfect Health-Life in Accordance with Natural Law Ayurveda: The Science of Life The Relationship of Mind and Body in Health Cardiovascular Risk Factors And Disease Other Studies Drug Abuse Maharishi Ayurvedic Approaches to Perfect Health Reversing the Aging Process Longevity Factors More Stable and Efficient Internal Physiology Theories of Aging The Potential to Oppose Aging in the Brain The Importance of Experience Neural Pathways in Higher States of Consciousness Life in Accord With Natural Law Is Consciousness a Field? Collective Consciousness Raising The Coherence of Collective Consciousness-Experimental Verification The Super Radiance Effect The Global Maharishi Effect-A Taste of Utopia The Mechanism of the Maharishi Effect The Physiology of World Peace Neurophysiological Models of Consciousness Neural Centers During States of Consciousness-Level 1 Neural Centers During Meditative States Early Model of Transcendental Meditation New Directions in Research on Pure Consciousness-Level 1 Theoretical Models Theoretical Models-Level 2 Future Research-Level 2 Theoretical Models Education For Enlightenment The Innate Ability to Experience Pure Consciousness Revival of Knowledge Maharishi Vedic Science Maharishi University of Management Education and Enlightenment- Maharishi's Integrated System of Education