The article contains a biography on Theos Bernard, the first western Yogi.

Thesis (M.A.)--Catholic University of America, 1990. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 134-144).

Thesis (M.A.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Asian Studies. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-100).

Thesis (M.A.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Asian Studies. / Electronic thesis. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-100). Also available in print ed.

This thesis cites many of the parallels and differences between Mormonism and Transcendental Meditation (TM) philosophy as it is expounded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Areas explored include the following: (1) the technique of Transcendental Meditation as compared with notions of meditation within the Mormon tradition; (2) the issue of whether Transcendental Meditation is a religion; (3) reports of physical transformation as a result of TM and Mormonism; (4) a comparison of L.D.S. Church leaders' and Maharishi's views of America, the laws of the land, social order, modesty, drugs, and strict morality; (5) the ideas of inner and outer morality; (6) the idea of pure Intelligence in TM philosophy as compared with the doctrine of the Spirit of God in Mormonism; and (7) teachings concerning the purpose of life, evolution, and concepts of God.