32 Hidden College Campuses That Look Like Something Out of a Dream
22. Maharishi International University (Iowa, USA): Consciousness-Based Campus
Founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the guru who popularized Transcendental Meditation (TM), this university integrates TM practice and "Consciousness-Based Education" across its curriculum. The campus features unique sustainable architecture adhering to ancient Vedic principles (Maharishi Sthapatya Veda), including distinctive golden dome meditation halls. Studying subjects from physics to literature through the lens of consciousness research, alongside mandatory group meditation, creates a uniquely serene, focused, and arguably quite enigmatic atmosphere compared to any mainstream university.
