University President, Politician, Transcendental Meditation Leader
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Key moments and achievements from Bevan Morris's life.
Bevan was born
· Fairfield, Iowa, U.S.
Spiritual Initiation
As a teenager in Sydney, Australia, Bevan Morris learned Transcendental Meditation directly from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1968. This personal instruction from the founder of TM marked the beginning of a lifelong dedication to the movement that would define his career and spiritual path for over five decades.
Spiritual Initiation
As a teenager in Sydney, Australia, Bevan Morris learned Transcendental Meditation directly from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1968. This personal instruction from the founder of TM marked the beginning of a lifelong dedication to the movement that would define his career and spiritual path for over five decades.
Career Milestone
In 1969, just a year after learning Transcendental Meditation, Morris traveled to India to train as a teacher of the technique under Maharishi's guidance. He became a certified TM instructor, launching a career that would see him travel to more than 120 countries promoting Consciousness-Based Education and world peace programs.
Career Milestone
In 1969, just a year after learning Transcendental Meditation, Morris traveled to India to train as a teacher of the technique under Maharishi's guidance. He became a certified TM instructor, launching a career that would see him travel to more than 120 countries promoting Consciousness-Based Education and world peace programs.
Academic Achievement
Bevan Morris received a Master's Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from the prestigious Cambridge University in England. This academic foundation in both the sciences of mind and philosophical inquiry complemented his spiritual pursuits and gave intellectual rigor to his later educational leadership.
Academic Achievement
Bevan Morris received a Master's Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from the prestigious Cambridge University in England. This academic foundation in both the sciences of mind and philosophical inquiry complemented his spiritual pursuits and gave intellectual rigor to his later educational leadership.
Leadership Appointment
Morris was appointed President of Maharishi International University (MIU) in Fairfield, Iowa, a position he would hold for an extraordinary 36 years. Under his leadership, the university expanded both academically and structurally, becoming a nationally recognized institution offering Consciousness-Based Education to students from around the world.
Leadership Appointment
Morris was appointed President of Maharishi International University (MIU) in Fairfield, Iowa, a position he would hold for an extraordinary 36 years. Under his leadership, the university expanded both academically and structurally, becoming a nationally recognized institution offering Consciousness-Based Education to students from around the world.
Academic Achievement
Morris received his Doctorate (DSCI) from Maharishi European Research University, further cementing his academic credentials in the Science of Creative Intelligence. This advanced degree deepened his scholarly foundation for leading Maharishi's global educational initiatives.
Academic Achievement
Morris received his Doctorate (DSCI) from Maharishi European Research University, further cementing his academic credentials in the Science of Creative Intelligence. This advanced degree deepened his scholarly foundation for leading Maharishi's global educational initiatives.
Leadership Appointment
Beyond his role at MIU, Morris was named International President of Maharishi Universities of Management, overseeing a global network of educational institutions dedicated to Consciousness-Based Education. In this capacity, he met with leaders in education, government, and business across more than 120 countries.
Leadership Appointment
Beyond his role at MIU, Morris was named International President of Maharishi Universities of Management, overseeing a global network of educational institutions dedicated to Consciousness-Based Education. In this capacity, he met with leaders in education, government, and business across more than 120 countries.
Career Milestone
After 36 years of dedicated service as president, Morris stepped down from the day-to-day leadership of Maharishi International University in 2016 and was honored with the title of President Emeritus. His tenure remains the longest presidential service in the university's history.
Career Milestone
After 36 years of dedicated service as president, Morris stepped down from the day-to-day leadership of Maharishi International University in 2016 and was honored with the title of President Emeritus. His tenure remains the longest presidential service in the university's history.
Bevan Morris passed away
