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There are 17 posts tagged cults (this is page 1 of 4).

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Leaving Psychologically a Cult-like Meditation Group

Leaving, physically, an abusive group is not the hardest part.

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in Gurus & Disciples | 1,541 Words

Fellowship of False Hopes

Editor’s note: A former Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Center volunteer recounts some of the abuses she experienced with the group.

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in Gurus & Disciples | 1,992 Words

Living In and Leaving the Ashram

Scott, founder of Skeptic Meditations, speaks from experience of living in and leaving Self-Realization Monastic Order, a Hindu-inspired meditation group headquartered in Los Angeles and founded by famous Yogi Paramahansa Yogananda.

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in Gurus & Disciples, Monasticism | 228 Words

Existential Risks and Trauma of Leaving an Ashram

The closer members got to the supreme leader in the ashram the more it would break them.

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in Gurus & Disciples | 2,002 Words

Needs Fulfilled from Cults, and Benefits for Leaders and Followers

What are some of the benefits for ashram residents and their leaders?

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in Guru Ploys | 2,383 Words

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