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There are 17 posts tagged cults (this is page 3 of 4).

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A Guru Dictates the Questions and Answers

What’s the difference between a guru and an educator?

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in Gurus & Disciples | 582 Words

How to program disciples to a guru’s worldview

Disguised in political, spiritual, or mystical garb, a psychological contagion breeds self-mistrust, guilt, and makes one susceptible to authoritarian control.

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in Gurus & Disciples, Reviews: Books and Stuff | 1,428 Words

The Ashram: Spiritual-Corporate Caste System

In the ashram1, spiritual advancement was measured by the position of the person within the organization.

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in Guru Ploys, Monasticism | 609 Words

Psychological Enslavement to Meditation Leaders

What are yoga meditation cults?

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in Guru Ploys | 1,208 Words

Manipulation Techniques of Meditation Peddlers

Thesis: Meditation peddlers often use manipulation techniques to gain follower disciples Meditation itself is not manipulative, but many guru-teachers are.

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in Guru Ploys | 330 Words

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