the maharishi began what he called the "spiritual movement" in 1958. he traveled around the world, teaching transcendental meditation to ordinary people. unlike many gurus, he did not require followers to give up their everyday lives, or move to an to live and study. he believed that helping people to relieve stress and learn how to focus would improve their lives, and in time make a better world. he taught for nearly ten years, with little public notice. he also published a book, "the science of being and the art of living", and recorded a spoken-word album, that explained his beliefs.