Ok, I’m finally posting a long promised editorial, in several parts. (also posted at taobums forum PART 1 1 PREAMBLE Before getting into it, I’d like to acknowledge the following • This editorial is much inspired by a similar but much more eloquent posting by Purple Mist (Elizabeth) … some of this is meant to add my view and responses to her conversation. • There are many places
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A consise and factual article on Zhi Gang Sha is now on Wikipedia: Wikipedia Article on Zhi Gang Sha An archived copy is saved here in the event it is vandalized: Archived Copy
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Sri Raniji Kumra (Rani) was removed as the National Coordinator for the "Oneness Movement" in North America last year. One of the reasons? her involvement with Master Sha ... from (wow - some official airing of dirty laundry here!) NOTE: the videos quoted below are missing, but you can find them here: QuoteOneness Movement Foundation BoardThe Master Sha Episode. The
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So....one of Dr Sha's "13 Worldwide Representatives” named in June recently had a heart attack, despite being "the only Worldwide Representative given the authority to remove karma" ...and "a very advanced Soul Healer, Soul Teacher and Soul Communicator with the authority to read the Akashic records” Clear here to read about it on the TaoBums forum
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While I am at it here, are some links and excerpts to other reviews/critiques of Dr. Sha that are in more obscure locations than some of the other forums already referenced above (click on the links to go to the full review): Quote]I would just like to let it be known that this man here, who calls himself “Master” Zhi Gang Sha, is 1. either a complete crook, or 2. absolutely bloody insane. I’m
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The Yedda forum seems to be malfunctioning (most recent posts are missing), so I am copying here some of the good critiques before they are lost: source QuoteAnon2 on YeddaI participated in a week long retreat a couple years ago. Frankly, I was appalled. So was my roommate. For similar reasons already discussed here by others. As far as "Beverly's comments" (the one who re
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This is a great thread I stumbled upon - many views are similar to mine. At the risk of being promotional, to anyone who enjoyed this discussion, I would reccomend the following book: The Seeker's Guide (previously published as The New American Spirituality) by Elizabeth Lesser Seekers Guide on Amazon its about being spiritual in your own way but being aware of and avoiding the
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rrmoderator: (in response to your last post directed at me) 1) righto about the contact information that was in my quoted email. Ive removed it in this one. Sorry about that. 2) No worries, but I think you misread my intention regarding my posting of 'promotional' material. Yes I have been posting some of Dr Sha's promotional material, not to promote him, but simply to prov
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so the 'price list' I had referenced previously has changed: Revised "Price List". image copies attached. here is an excerpt QuoteDr ShaKarma Cleansings, Curse Removal and Removal of Negative Memories and their honor fees are listed individually in the chart below. These are very special honor fees, significantly discounted to enable as many people as possible to part
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Ok, I have posted an archived complete unadulterated copy of the Dr Sha Wired Article Blog Comments as follows: Posting on Tao Bums Direct Link to archived copy of Dr Master Zhi Gang Sha Wired Article Blog Comments by the way, some other links of interest: Dr Sha recieved a 'bogus' rating on Sarlos Guru Rating Website Dr Sha's rating from Sarlo Guru Rating Service T
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yeah, I noticed that too and saved the cached version, which I can post somewhere/some time ( its too big to post here) here are some of the better more recent postings that arent already copied above: Quoteanother anonymous Feb 17, 2009 1:53:32 AMI am another person who escaped the Dr. Sha cult. Everything posted by "anonymous" above is accurate. The aspects of Dr. Sha's
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here are the last 2 pages of the Book Campaign contract to go with the previous post
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yikes YHWH...you are pissed... i dont blame you, but take a big breath, slow down and take the time to tell your story coherantly - its important. anyway, I see the Sha team has caught on and made most of those links I inserted above now forbidden access ...including the most recent Book Campaign (which has now expired) ...so I am attaching images of the Book Campaign contract for posterity.
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just to collaborate: Quotereal servant As for the double blind study, the article failed to mention that it was a "spiritual" heart study. The questions the participants were asked to answer did not ask about the physical heart, nor were any medical doctors involved with the study to review physical aspects of the heart. The study consisted of Master Sha downloading a soul transplant
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So for those really wondering, what is a Body Soul Transplant (also called Saint Soul)? and how is it that he believes he is Jesus and connected to God (the Divine)? This might be helpful for estranged family members to realize what they are dealing with. For background, I assume readers are somewhat familiar with Dr Sha’s website (his mission and how he believes he is a Divine Channel):
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more attachments to go with the previous post.
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Some have wondered if there is any legal recourse – well, one of Dr Sha’s top teachers is a former attorney, and their website etc. bristles with legal contracts: check out these legal disclaimers: Retreat information: Attachment 4: (yes, everyone gets a barcode) Waiver form: Refund policy: Website disclaimer: Typical Book Campaign Contract: Here is the automat
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Here the last 2 attachments to go with the previous post.
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To back up some of the assertions made in previous posts, I am providing more concrete evidence here for the researchers: Dr. Sha has two institutes: 1) the Institute of Soul Healing and Enlightenment (ISHE) 2) the Institute of Soul Mind Body Medicine (ISMBM) ISMBM is run by his Universal Servants (teacher/healers) and delivers all the courses/classes. There are four levels of Teache
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In addition to the wired blog, the following discussion threads provide viewpoints on Dr Sha: The amazon book reviews (along with the flurries of prosaic 5 star posts by followers) are also a place to read about other’s experiences. E.g. “ I have had personal experience with this doctor including attending soul language/wisdom workshops years ago that comprise the subj
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another anonymous recently wrote on the wired blog, linked in a previous post: "I am another person who escaped the Dr. Sha cult. Everything posted by "anonymous" above is accurate. The aspects of Dr. Sha's books and teachings that seem profound and "right on" come directly from his teacher Master Guo of China. Yet Master Guo does not charge an arm and a leg to
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just posting some 'curiosities' here for those doing research...make your own judgements 1) this is the website where all the info for the classes is delivered (passwords needed to get the details) 2) IVE ATTACHED AN IMAGE OF THIS ONE, accessed Feb 18 these are the terms that describe how Dr. Sha's "Divine Writing Channels" are engaged...very "interes
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another anonymous wrote on the wired blog: " I am a former student of Master Sha's. Master Sha threatened us by telling us that bad things would happen to us if we ever talked against him. I was at Stacy’s the day that Master Sha did a soul transplant on Kevin Iams. Kevin received additional higher level soul transplants from Master Sha after that , got his karma cleansed and he stil
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not sure id be as harsh as Dr Tim....but Dr. Sha has released his latest Book: The Power of Soul….this was accompanied by a “Book Campaign” on Jan 5/6…I wrote the following review on Amazon but within hours the Dr. Sha “professionals” convinced Amazon to remove the review… ---- It is with mixed feelings that I write this- The world DOES need a soul movement – and Dr. Sha’s teachings are
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