Very well quoted
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PART 2 Spiritual or religious groups tend to be based on faith, rather than something physical. They often share common concepts. Some not so well intentioned people know this. They will adjust their behaviour to blend in with the group to gain trust, draw people in and manipulate them into getting what they want. My posting before is a good example of this. I think it is safer to assume
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PART 1: A female initiate has decided to speak openly about being targeted by what she calls SEXUAL PREDATORS within this meditation group. No matter how much I like the method, the Master or some of the Master's teachings, I just cannot look the other way. Here is what I've heard so far: She has been targeted by 3 predators All 3 are much older male initiates (she
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I am an initiate of Master Ching Hai. I daresay that I have not always agreed with her teachings. In fact, I have been very openly critical of her (and fellow initiates) on many occasions. Yes, if I had known her personally, I probably would have even argued with her and received one of her infamous, almighty scoldings! Over time though, I have come to the conclusion that overall most of what
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