This goes with @migratorypatterns series on the NXIVM cult
Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama was linked to NXIVM, the controversial self-help organization described by former members as a 'sex cult'
He spoke at an event in Albany, New York, in 2009 and put a Tibetan scarf round the neck of its founder Keith Raniere in what was said to be a 'victory' for NXIVM
DailyMail.com can disclose the Dalai Lama was given $1 million to spend on causes he backs in return for attending the function
The deal to get him to go was made by Sara Bronfman, a billionaire heiress to the Seagram fortune, and Lama Tenzin Dhonden, head of the Dalal Lama's U.S trust
But Bronfman and Lama Tenzin face claims they were lovers, even though the Buddhist cleric took a vow of chastity
NVIVM hailed the Dalai Lama's visit but it is now being hit by claims founder Raniere runs it as a sex cult with a 'harem' of women
The women are branded, call him 'Vanguard' and believe that sleeping with Raniere, 57, will heal them, according to claims made about NXIVM
Raniere denies it is a sex cult but neither NXIVM or the Dalai Lama's office addressed the latest allegations
The Dalai Lama was paid $1 million to travel to America to endorse a controversial 'sex cult' that brainwashes and brands women
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5230067/Dalai-Lamas-1-MILLION-women-branding-sex-cult.html
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migratorypatterns ago
Awesome.
Let's get this news out and dig more.
septimasexta ago
Dalai Lama has his own 501c3!
"Applications are open for Dalai Lama Fellowship 2018 that offers emerging leaders a rigorous, interdisciplinary program on ways to be a different kind of leader, a leader that connects and cares for self, extends genuine compassion to others, and works for our common humanity.
Fellows cultivate practices in mind training for increasing self-awareness, self-care and resilience, for connecting with others and working across differences, and in building solutions for generations to come.
Over the course of a year, with the support of mentors and coaches, each Fellow designs and implements an original Field Project addressing a global challenge. Upon graduation, Fellows join a LifeLong Community, where they connect with and support each other while continuing to advance their leadership journeys.
Global Challenges
Improving cross-cultural and interreligious coopoeration Diminishing violence Gender equality Mitigating economic disparities Enhancing environmental sustainability "Over the course of a year, with the support of mentors and coaches, each Fellow designs and implements an original Field Project addressing a global challenge. Upon graduation, Fellows join a LifeLong Community, where they connect with and support each other while continuing to advance their leadership journeys.
Global Challenges
Improving cross-cultural and interreligious coopoeration Diminishing violence Gender equality Mitigating economic disparities Enhancing environmental sustainability" https://www2.fundsforngos.org/fellowships/applications-open-for-dalai-lama-fellowship-2018/
migratorypatterns ago
I think the question of why anyone would give up their individuality and follow someone that you know nothing about begs answering.
think- ago
But we know he is holy and one of the most benign beings on earth! :-) /s
migratorypatterns ago
Oh, absolutely.