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Cult Information of ICSA's Cult Information Service
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ICSA resources about, cults, cult groups, abuse, manipulation. Practical assistance services for families; cult members recover support; cultic studies research for educators and professionals. Periodicals: Cult Observer, Cultic Studies Journal, Psychological Manipulation and Society. The leading professional organization concerned about, cults, sects, new religious movements -- brainwashing, coercive persuasion, and psychological manipulation. American Family Foundation, nonprofit, founded 1979.
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Prem Rawat aka Maharaji
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An objective review of Prem Rawat, sometimes called Maharaji or Guru Maharaj Ji and his supporting organisations like TPRF, Elan Vital and Raj Vidya Kender.
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Radhasoami Sant Mat
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Michael Martin, false guru from Texas claiming to be God Incarnate and a Perfect living master in the Radhasoami and Surat shabd yoga tradition.
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Adi Da/Adidam
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Archive of articles, most related to the 1985 lawsuit by a former member charging the sect with sexual abuse, involuntary servitude, and false imprisonment.
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Critical Considerations Regarding Yoga As Spiritual Path Towards Transcendence
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Surveys some basic inconsistencies in Raja Yoga and Hatha Yoga.
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Daism Research Index
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A database of articles about Adi Da, a.k.a. Da Free John, a.k.a. Franklin Jones.
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Ex-Premie.Org
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Presented by ex-followers of the ex-"Lord of the Universe," Maharaji. Information in English, French, and Spanish on Prem Rawat, Elan Vital, and the Divine Light Mission. Interviews, personal stories, news items.
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eXSY
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An ummoderated discussion group for former members of SYDA (Siddha Yoga), also open to current members.
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False Guru
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A short expose of Michael Martin, a guru from East Texas who claims to be God Incarnate, a perfect living master in the Shabd yoga, Radhasoami tradition.
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Gentle Wind Project
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Former Gentle Wind Project members tell insiders' stories of experiences and recovery.
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Kundalini Complications
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An overview of the hazards of forcing a Kundalini awakening with real world examples.
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Leaving Nityananda Institute
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Critique of Swami Chetananda, with links to media articles and stories by former members of Nityananda Institute.
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Leaving Siddha Yoga
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Information and testimonials from former members of Siddha Yoga (SYDA), describing sexual abuse and other kinds of corruption connected to Muktananda and Gurumayi.
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Paramhansa Yogananda: A Different Light
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A follower of Yogananda expresses concerns about the Self-Realization Fellowship organization.
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Radhasoami, Sant Mat, & Shabd Yoga
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Debates, essays, and reviews.
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Self-Realization Fellowship's Kriya Pledge
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To learn kriya, you have to promise things over your head; to keep your pledge may be impossible.
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Shyam Shadows: The Dark Side of Swami Shyam
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Alleges abuse of power and sexual impropriety by Swami Shyam, based in Kullu India. Links to other "opposing views" sites.
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SRF Walrus
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Open forum for the discussion of Self-Realization Fellowship, its practices, goals, and relationship to members and monastics/employees.
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Sri Chinmoy
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Guru Sri Chinmoy, Chinmoy Kumar Ghose - information provided by former followers of Chinmoy regarding corruption and abuse in this group.
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Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
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Information, News and Views of Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga Institute, Yogaville
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The Case of Adi Da
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Ken Wilber says that while Adi Da has written some extraordinary things, there are serious problems that should make anyone reluctant to take up Daism.
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Traumatic Abuse in Cults
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Cult Information, cult counseling, cult abuse and recovery; using examples from Siddha Yoga (SYDA) of traumatic abuses in cults.
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Yogananda Rediscovered
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Ananda members charge that Self-Realization Fellowship has changed the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
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