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David Lynch Foundation

Celebrities join David Lynch for Charity Gala following $1 million donation

December 21, 2011
Ellen De Generes Joins David Lynch, Katy Perry and Russell Brand for Transcendental Meditation Fundraiser

Ellen DeGeneres, Katy Perry and Russell Brand were among celebrities joining David Lynch and leaders in science, medicine, finance and the military for a charity gala in Los Angeles to celebrate the work of the David Lynch Foundation (DLF) in teaching Transcendental Meditation to many thousands of children and at-risk individuals around the world. This more »

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NME: “Tom Waits, Iggy Pop, Amanda Palmer for David Lynch’s Meditation Compilation”

August 1, 2011
Leading musicians have contributed work to charity music download

Alanis Morissette, Ben Folds and Moby Also Contribute to New Release. NME, London Tom Waits, Iggy Pop and Amanda Palmer are among the artists who have contributed to a compilation to raise money for the David Lynch Foundation. Lynch’s charity looks to promote the use of Transcendental Meditation, focusing especially on using the technique in schools, more »

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Alternative treatment for traumatised soldiers – CNN

June 28, 2011
Celebries want the US government to support meditation for military

CNN, The Washington Post and other American media reported on gala events in New York City and other Washington, DC, earlier this month which drew celebrities, scientists, doctors, and huge crowds to promote the use of Transcendental Meditation (TM) as an antidote to the epidemic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is afflicting large numbers of more »

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Transforming the lives of Colombia’s street children

April 11, 2011
Colombia's street children - smiling now

The dynamism, love and immense enthusiasm, that radiates from Father Gabriel Mejia makes one realise how he has been so successful in helping the abandoned street children in Colombia. Over the last 25 years his Centres (Fundacion Hogares Claret) have helped tens of thousands of children find a way to live healthy, happy and purposeful more »

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Can meditation significantly improve academic standards in schools?

Increased achievement in English grades in meditating students March 29, 2011

New research shows that the Transcendental Meditation technique may be an effective approach in improving academic achievement amongst low-performing students by as much as 40 per cent. The study published in the journal Education was conducted with 189 high school students, aged 12 to 14, who were below proficiency level in English and Maths. Those taking part in the Transcendental more »

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Comedian Russell Brand joins celebrities at David Lynch benefit concert

March 29, 2010
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Donovan headlined the concert, performing alongside his daughter, Astrella Celeste, to raise money to teach Transcendental Meditation to at-risk youths throughout the world, including the UK. After the show he posed for photos with Lynch and guests, including Russell Brand — looking healthy, lean and relaxed — who has recently relocated from London to L.A. more »

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