Needs Fulfilled from Cults, and Benefits for Leaders and Followers What are some of the benefits for ashram residents and their leaders? Continue Reading →
Reliance on External Authority An interview with a former monastic about entering and leaving Self-Realization ashrams. Continue Reading →
Sexuality in Guru-Disciple Relationship Sexual Impropriety Common Theme with Gurus The Yogi gains his superpower from his devotees. Continue Reading →
Double Bind of Meditation Practice The aim of many meditation practices (within the system of Eastern enlightenment) is to quiet the mind, still the thoughts, transcend human consciousness, and to pierce the nature of super “reality”. Continue Reading →
Paradoxes of Eastern Enlightenment The teachings and techniques of enlightened masters contain many paradoxes or contradictions. Continue Reading →
