On Saturday, 15 July 2023, there was an Inform seminar on “Harm in New and Minority Religions: Sources of Support” at King’s College London. Among other speakers¹ Gillie Jenkinson, Director of Hope Valley Counselling, gave […]
Tag: Cults and Religions
Buddhism Panel Discussion at 2017 International Cultic Studies Association Conference
GUEST POST In 2012 I presented an essay called Zen Has No Morals! at the annual conference of the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) in my home town of Montreal, Canada. The paper discussed […]
Why are cults so difficult to oppose?
By Mark Dunlop Overview What is the Brainwashing Hypothesis? How does Brainwashing Work? Misleading stance of Inform organisation and some academics Conclusion Part 1. Overview The aim of this article is to explain how cults […]
The Imperfect Buddha Podcast 3.2: Tenzin Peljor is in the house!
Matthew O’Connor from the Post-Traditional Buddhism blog made recently an interview with me. I didn’t listen to it yet. Hopefully it is somewhat meaningful. At least, I spoke from heart and tried to be honest. […]
New TV Documentary on Sects & New Religious Movements in the UK
Looking to speak with people about UK Sects Optomen TV is currently producing a new documentary series about sects and religious movements within the UK and would like to speak to anyone with experience […]
New Kadampa Tradition: Never mix with Tibetan Buddhists, they can cause “great spiritual confusion” and are dangerous for your “purity”
New Kadampa Tradition International Kadampa Buddhist Union To all NKT-IKBU Centres 05 August 2010 Dear Administrative Directors, Because of the potential for great spiritual confusion both now and in the future, we advise and request […]
Tibetan Buddhism – Struggling With Diffi·Cult Issues 