– published in Frontiers in Public Health
Summary
Meditation for Peace: A Public Health Strategy Against War
Amid global conflicts, this article proposes a radical public health strategy: using Traditional Medicine Meditation (from Ayurveda and Yoga) to prevent collective stress and violence.
The perspective highlights the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program, backed by evidence showing its power to reduce stress, improve mental health, and even mitigate conflict. By exploring mechanisms through neuroscience and public health models, this piece suggests that TM and its advanced practices offer a valuable, brain-based platform for fostering societal well-being and peace through health. Explore the science linking inner peace to global stability!