Here's how the gurus tell it: Vedic Meditation is a "simple, non-religious and highly effective mental technique that anyone can learn in 4 short sessions." Why would you? So you'll stop trying so hard to do and remember how to just be. New graduates of the program kvell about how their new practice fills their day-to-day life with a greater sense of well being and joyfulness. The winning bidder will receive a four day course in Vedic Meditation, headquartered in SF's Richmond district. All you've got to lose is stttreesssssss.