Witness History: Archive 2014 - The Maharishi's World Tour

In the spring of 1959, Indian guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi set off around the world to spread the teachings of Transcendental Meditation. Witness speaks to Theresa Olson, who was ten years old when the Maharishi came to stay in her parents’ house.

Photo: BBC - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on 'Meeting Point', BBC1, Sunday 5th July 1964

Published on Monday, 3rd March 2014.

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