By: Red Raleigh

Red Raleigh — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 15:28:00 +0000

A fascinating look at a classic cult and the people who had a slavish devotion to its charismatic, eccentric leader. How many times do we need history to remind us that these hero-worship movements never end well. They are pre-built to self-destruct and this one didn’t disappoint. Sadly, the prospect of some tragic outcome is usually high. I remember listening to (and enjoying) tapes of Rajneesh back in the ’80s with his odd speech pattern, pop psychology and seemingly unending supply of jokes and wondering why people would give themselves up for this? Research has shed some light on the nature and attraction of cults but apparently, like an addiction, it’s difficult to persuade some people to avoid it. Even now the fractured rationalizations of former members in the series is chilling and stupefying.

By: Arlete Santos

Arlete Santos — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:43:00 +0000

While not perfect, it is well worth seeing. This review does not do it justice. The one thing missing is more of an understanding of exactly what this guru thought and taught. I guess if one is still interested after watching this they can read one of his many books. My own impression of him from watching the almost 7 hours of this series is that he was not serious. Why the fleet of Rolls Royces and diamond watches?
That money could have helped many people. It’s also not clear what happened to those millions of dollars that past through Sheela’s hands. Considering the harm that they caused these people got off extremely lightly.

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