Stay and Transform

In August 1967, George Harrison, along with the other Beatles, traveled to Bangor, Wales to attend a weekend conference with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. During this turning point, Harrison had his first formal introduction to Transcendental Meditation. "The experience was beyond words," Harrison documented in his memoir. "For the first time in my life, I felt I had gained something that could not be lost."

While the other Beatles' interest in meditation eventually waned, Harrison's commitment deepened. He later explained in a 1987 interview with Rolling Stone that "the meditation buzz is incredible. You get a feeling of positive energy. It's a direct experience of being connected with God." This mindset, this awakening, this realization profoundly influenced his personal life, and his approach to music and business.

By 1969, amidst the Beatles' dissolution, Harrison had established a daily practice of meditation and yoga at his home in Friar Park. He transformed part of his home studio into a meditation space, where musicians would often gather before recording sessions. This practice carried into the creation of his masterpiece ‘All Things Must Pass.’ Producer Phil Spector noted how Harrison would often begin recording sessions with group meditation, creating what he called "a peaceful vibe that you could hear in the music."