Fairfield MIU souring harmony debate divides town
A Gazette special reports on Maharishi International University in Fairfield drawing praise for economic boosts and criticism as residents question TM based claims. Some locals view MIU as outsiders while officials cite crime reductions and community impact.
Meditation and TM Shape Fairfield Business Boom
Fairfield's business owners gather at Maharishi International University to toast with fruit and punch while practicing transcendental meditation. Their success, growth in local firms, and new ventures are tied to the mass meditation movement led by MIU faculty and supporters.
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