HISTORY
2004
David Lynch, John Hagelin & Bob Roth form the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education & World Peace
2005
In the Foundation’s first public awareness campaign, David tours college campuses to discuss and answer questions about “Consciousness, Creativity, and the Brain,” with Dr. Hagelin and brain researcher Dr. Fred Travis. They present the science behind meditation and how it enhances the creative process.
2006
Emerging from his experience during the college tour, David publishes Catching the Big Fish, in which he reveals secrets of his artistic method and the immense creative benefit he has gained from the practice of meditation.
2007
Desiring to reach bigger audiences with his message that “diving within really changes things for the good,” David joined forces with Donovan for 3 big events, free to the public, at the premiere cultural venues in America: Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the Kodak Theatre.
Responding to worldwide interest, David begins a 16-country tour, captivating audiences and holding press conferences in Israel, Italy, Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, Estonia, Bulgaria, Austria, Germany, Portugal, and France.
2008
The first support for “Quiet Time” in schools provides TM at no cost to at-risk, inner-city middle school students. The results are dramatic and profound, affecting attendance, behavior, and grades.
David tours Brazil with Donovan, bringing the message of Catching the Big Fish to Latin American audiences. He meditates with thousands of at-risk students at Cidade de Meninos, and is seen throughout the continent on Globo TV.
The Foundation launches an initiative to bring the benefits of TM to Native Peoples. In Winnebago, Nebraska, working with elders of the Ho-Chunk tribe in conjunction with healthcare providers, research to assess the impact of TM practice on the rampant epidemic of diabetes is underway. Anecdotal experiences are very encouraging.
2009
National launch of “TM/Quiet Time” for students at the “Change Begins Within” benefit concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. This historic performance brought Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr together on stage for the first time in 20 years.
David tours Russia and Ukraine, bringing his creative insights and his message about the benefits of TM to students and all citizens.
2010
Working with George and Harriet McDonald, the founders of The Doe Fund, the Foundation brings TM to the formerly homeless and incarcerated at “Ready, Willing, and Able” in Harlem, aiding them in rebuilding and achieving economic mobility.
In Los Angeles, DLF representatives meet with Dr. Lois Lee, the founder of Children of the Night, one of the most prominent and successful organizations in the nation addressing the needs of America’s sex-trafficked children. A program is started, offering TM to these children, to help them move past trauma and lead fulfilling, productive lives.
The David Lynch Foundation participates in a program for holistic rehabilitation with the Oregon Prison System. Over 2.4 million Americans are currently serving time—one out of every 100 adults––the highest incarceration rate of any country. The TM technique allows inmates to relieve symptoms of deeply rooted trauma that form the basis of criminal behavior. Key results include: more than a 30% reduction in recidivism rates; fewer rule infractions; decreased anxiety, depression, fatigue, and anger; increased spiritual well-being, optimism, and purposefulness.
Operation Warrior Wellness is launched to help bring relief to veterans and their families suffering from Post Traumatic Stress. Extensive peer-reviewed research already demonstrates that it reduces stress, anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and heart disease; improves brain and cognitive functioning; and raises performance.
2011
The TM Program established at Norwich University to benefit students, faculty, and staff.
2012
Launch of Women’s Health Initiative, The Intrepid, NYC.
TM programs introduced at Family Justice Centers across New York City.
National Summit – Resilience, The Brain, Meditation at the Army-Navy Club in Washington, DC
2013
Veterans Administration PTSD research study funded by $2.5 million Department of Defense grant in San Diego
2014
HIV Wellness Initiative. Transcending HIV symposium held in San Francisco.
2015
Women in the Media Who Meditate – luncheon and gala in NYC
Boulder Crest – Warrior PATHH established
2016
University of Chicago Crime and Education Lab Project begins in Chicago Schools.
National Summit on Recovery, Meditation, and the Brain at the Paley Center in NYC
2017
TM Program at National Defense University
International Consciousness-Based Education in Latin America, Thailand, and Bali
Women of Vision event with Humanitarian Honorees Giselle Bundchen, Robin Roberts, Carolyn Rafaelian, Joni Steele Kimberlin and Courage Honoree LaToya Mack
A New Science for Peace (American University, Washington DC)
2018
Silence the Violence Town Hall (at THEARC, Washington DC)
Women of Vision
2019
Largest PTSD study begins
Women of Vision
