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3 years ago
Truth wins
DaWatcher, I don’t think that one can just blame the “Guru” or other devotees. Adults are responsible for their actions and decisions. I don’t know if anybody could force the disciple to smuggle Cannabis (illegal back then). I recognize that I was exteremely weak and more unstable when I was in the group. As I said it before, I will always also remember the positive experiences, the good fri
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3 years ago
Truth wins
Yes Ian I agree with you. This is why critical thinking is so important. It is only when we put aside the fear that we are able to look at a situation with objectivity. The practice of Bhakti often makes one vulnerable as we become more trusting, open hearted, humble, docile, tolerant.... Some of us are now on the outside looking in. I know that when you are inside, your vision is very clou
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3 years ago
Truth wins
Ian, I feel you and I may have had different experiences in general. I think your journey may have been much worse in general. I truly did fall in love with the process in general and the Mantras. My issue has always been the toxic side of the group. I cannot just expose the ugly stuff without admitting that I also had many happy moments. I came from a place of suffering and it felt lik
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3 years ago
Truth wins
One thing that is extremely dangerous in that groups is how abuse is so easily accepted. In Bhakti Yoga, “chastisement” is seen as a mercy. It is supposed to make one more humble and turn them closer to God. This is why the Guru and so many angry, manipulative disciples get away with “abuse”. I understand that in a group we need discipline. I don’t mind either the times I was justly and c
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"
4 years ago
Truth wins
When it comes to helping other devotees, the priority always goes to the ones that are very well established in the group. If anything happens to the so called “advanced” teachers, I am sure that money will flow as well as 100 servants to the rescue. And not to forget the kids of the so called advanced devotees. They get special treatment and even they break all regulative principles, they ar
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"
4 years ago
Truth wins
The Toronto branch is possibly one of the most rotten ones. I had the displeasure to be part of that group.
Forum: "Cults," Sects, and "New Religious Movements"
4 years ago
Truth wins
I am surprised that some are saddened by the defeat of Trump. I thought that the puppet Tulsi Gabbard was supporting Biden. Or is it yet another hypocritical move in order to get more supporters? As for the anti vaccines sentiments, I am yet again supervised. People must get 20 different vaccines in order to be in close service to Mr. Butler. My guess is that they will be forced to take the
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