Lake Tahoe 1968 Part 2
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, 1968
“The job of a leader is to see that the goal of the followers is achieved. And the goal… All mankind has one common goal in the infinite bliss consciousness.” —Maharishi, 1968
“Fabulous tapes of Maharishi” –LM; “Absolutely fantastic and fulfilling.” –AS; (Reviews from Part 1. See more below.)
Did you miss Maharishi’s course from August 4 – 30, 1968 which took place near the famous Squaw Valley Ski Resort at Lake Tahoe? If so, join us now! This historic course comprised over 750 participants, mostly college students and was Maharishi’s largest course, by far, at the time. Come and enjoy Maharishi’s inspiring and complete talks. Many talks will be offered for the first time in 58 years! This course will be offered sequentially from start to finish in a three-part series.
All of these historic lectures have been preserved by the Maharishi Global Archives & Collections at MIU.
Course Dates: Saturdays, June 13 – September 19, 2026 at 1:30 – 3:00 pm US Central Time (These Zoom sessions will be recorded and posted online and will be available for one year.) No classes on June 27, July 4, and July 25.
Worldwide Times: 2:30 pm Eastern | 1:30 pm Central | 12:30 pm Mountain | 11:30 am Pacific | 8:30 am Hawaii | 7:30 pm UK | 8:30 pm Central Europe | 9:30 pm Eastern Europe / MSK
Course Leaders: Dr. Keith Wallace and Susan Seifert
Prerequisite: You are encouraged to take Part 1 of this course, but it is not a prerequisite. This is an advanced course for TM Teachers and graduates of the TM-Sidhi® course, plus those Meditators who have familiarity and comfort with many of the terms and concepts used in Maharishi’s Vedic Science.
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Course Fee:
- $125 general course fee
- $75 discounted course fee for full-time students, full-time TM organization staff, and low-income retirees.
- Some countries might have a discounted course fee of $65 or $35. To find out about your country, please check the list in the sign-up form.
Languages: Spanish, French, German, and Russian subtitles generated by Deepl will be added to the posted videos.
Course Description
Course photo
In August 1968, Maharishi gave a four-week course to over 750 people, mostly college students, many of whom would become the first large wave of TM initiators.
This course is Part 2 of a 3-part series which will cover Maharishi’s course near the Squaw Valley Ski Resort at Lake Tahoe in its entirety, except for those talks describing the specific meditation schedule and/or mechanics of the TM technique.
If you missed this historic course the first time around, it’s available to view now! Hear Maharishi as he answers students’ questions about many aspects of spiritual growth and describes his vision and plan for bringing bliss and enlightenment to the whole world. And if you already attended this course, you can enjoy Maharishi’s deep and inspiring talks again.
Here are some of the topics of Maharishi’s talks:
- Gaining permanency of bliss consciousness
- What is supreme knowledge?
- Maharishi discusses Buddha’s life, and Shankara, and Patanjali
- Maharishi relates stories about Guru Dev
- Why activity is necessary to achieve CC
- Maharishi describes in detail the recluse way of life
- Other systems are discussed individually: Scientology, Edgar Cayce and more
- The mechanics of thinking and the storehouse of impressions
- The burning away of karma in the state of CC
- The nature of the Absolute and creation
- How TM helps with insomnia
- The tragedy of the loss of wisdom in the world in the past and inadequacy of communication between people with differing levels of consciousness
- The need for a transcendometer
- How to deal with all kinds of people
- Free will versus destiny
- Maharishi explains Dharma
- What is mind and what is soul?
- Maharishi discusses the vegetarian diet
- TM and the artist
- And much more
Reviews from Part 1:
- Listening to Maharishi today was so moving and just felt such gratitude . I don’t know why but these squaw valley videos are so clear and informative. – KS
- What a joy to relive these times. – JL
- Wonderful! – DW
- I am forever grateful to those who attended this Squaw Valley Course and went on to change our world! With INFINITE THANK YOU! Jai Guru Dev – KD
- We are very Lucky who have signed up for this wonderful course? We are on a Beautiful Jet Flight! Jai Guru Dev – PP
- I was at Squaw Valley 1968. Life changing and shaping experience. – MG
- So uplifting and Divine…floating in Love, compassion, forgiveness, Bliss, sweetness ! Gratitude. JAI GURU DEV – CM
- Still have my note books – HM
- Maharishis wording. It’s different than later, more from the heart. So innocent. Laughing and giggling. It’s a jewel. – DV
- Being with Maharishi via the tape reinforces in me that Nature is loving – JM
- Fabulous tapes of Maharishi – LM
- Absolutely fantastic and fulfilling – AS
- Fascinating. Absolutely brilliant. So much Bliss and Love. Huge Gratitude Dr. Wallace, Dear Susan, Mary. Jai Guru Dev – AT
- All gratitude to Maharishi and Guru Dev for leading us back to the Absolute – MF
- This was truly an amazing session! I feel that I have learned sooo much – SZ
- Thanks so much for all your sharing of stories and knowledge – CJ
- Fabulous tapes – KH
- Great stories too – GE
- These are beautiful talks of Maharishi! – CJ
- So amazing to hear about those extraordinary early older pioneers. Woukd love to hear more. – CJ
- Great stuff. – DS
- Delightful tape. – GK
- Enjoying these tapes so much. Thanks – JS
- I liked what Maharishi said on the does and don’ts in religions.It was quite nurishing. – CM
- Merci – AS
- Maharishi is brilliant in the simplicity of knowledge in these tapes. So simple and direct in the process of transcendental meditation. We can’t thank Him enough and the people who have organized all of these lectures and pictures. Thank you – GW
- Maharishi gave an interesting response to the question about reincarnation, that we don’t enter into these areas of contradictory views or beliefs. – AH
- Wow! – AP
- Such a fascinating Lesson today !! our teachers are so Blissful, loving and knowledgeable, devoted and experienced, Pure delight !! Maharishi revealing secrets that we never heard before !! All gratitude for this Ocean of Bliss, of Unity in Maharishi’s Grace !! JAI GURU DEV – CM
It is so fascinating to virtually Be with Maharishi at that time, we feel so relaxed and enthusiatic, blissful at the same time ! Thank you so much, so delightfull ! JAI GURU DEV – CM
Course Leaders
About Professor Keith Wallace
Professor Keith Wallace, PhD
Dr. Robert Keith Wallace did pioneering research on the Transcendental Meditation technique and was the founder/leader of the Students International Meditation Society (SIMS) in its early days, along with Jerry Jarvis. Dr. Wallace attended the Squaw Valley course, as did many members of SIMS. A few years after the course, Dr. Wallace’s seminal papers on a fourth major state of consciousness—published in Science, American Journal of Physiology, and Scientific American—supported a new paradigm of mind-body medicine and total brain development. Dr. Wallace is the founding President of Maharishi International University and has traveled around the world giving lectures at major universities and institutes on Consciousness-Based(SM) health programs. He is currently a Trustee of Maharishi International University and Chairperson of the Department of Physiology and Health. Dr. Wallace has written a number of books, including Gut Crisis: How Diet, Probiotics, and Friendly Bacteria Help You Lose Weight and Heal Your Body and Mind, which integrates ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with the latest findings in modern medicine, and Self Empower: Using Self-Coaching, Neuroadaptability, and Ayurveda.
Susan Seifert
About Susan Seifert
Susan Seifert attended the Squaw Valley course as a new meditator. She learned TM in Boston in 1968 and became a TM Teacher in Rishikesh in 1970 and traveled with Maharishi in India after her Teacher Training Course. She taught TM in New York City and the surrounding areas in the early 1970s and was full time in the TM organization through the mid-1980s in various capacities, including Maharishi’s staff.
Susan has lived in Fairfield since 1979. She has her own coaching business, supporting clients world-wide to achieve their personal and professional goals.
FAQ
Are the lectures just audio recordings, or are they videos?
This course is a mix of audio and video lectures, however they are mostly audio. All audio lectures include a slide show of period photos plus subtitles.
How good is the audio quality?
The audio quality very good and most people will not need to rely on the subtitles, but some might find them helpful.
How long are the videos available to view?
Videos are available to view for at least one year after signing up.
Where can I contact the organizer of this event with any questions?
Please email the Office of Continuing Education at ce@miu.edu.Or you can call 641-919-0045 during office hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Central Time).
What is the refund policy?
We offer full refunds to anyone who requests them before starting the fourth class.