Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Founder of Transcendental Meditation movement.

An influential Indian spiritual leader who gained global prominence in the 1960s and 1970s by introducing a simplified meditation technique designed to reduce stress and promote inner peace. He established a worldwide organization that brought Eastern spiritual practices to Western audiences, attracting numerous celebrities and establishing meditation centers across continents. His approach emphasized personal transformation through daily meditation, scientific research into consciousness, and the potential for individual and collective peace through spiritual practice.