Stories of How Maharishi Worked to Soften and Avert Global Conflict with Dr. Neil Paterson

Director of Administration for the International
Transcendental Meditation Organization

Sunday, November 23, 2025
5–6 pm Pacific Time/ 8–9 pm Eastern Time

Join us for an insightful and fascinating presentation with Neil Paterson, PhD, DSCI, Director of Administration for the international Transcendental Meditation® organizations.

In the 1970s, Dr. Paterson was personal secretary to TM^® Founder Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and went on to oversee all of the organization’s activities in North America. He subsequently worked directly with Maharishi for decades in countless senior roles around the world. He now serves as one of Dr. Tony Nader’s most capable executives. Tony Nader, MD, PhD, MARR, is a medical doctor and neuroscientist trained at Harvard and MIT and a scholar in both modern science and timeless Vedic wisdom. He guides the global TM organizations.

As a leader for the last 50 years, Dr. Paterson has witnessed many bold and world-changing projects that Maharishi initiated. One of the most interesting was how Maharishi personally intervened to prevent potentially catastrophic conflicts between nations. These go back to 1962, when war between China and India was imminent, the Cuban missile crisis, and many other potential flashpoints.

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 5–6 pm PT/ 8–9 pm ET

Note: If you would like to enjoy a 20-minute Group Meditation, please join the meeting at 4:30 pm PT/7:30 pm ET.

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