We offer links for information only. trancenet.net's board, editors, staff, and volunteers neither endorse nor support organizations listed. As time permits, editors review content & quality. Submit URL. A listing here does not imply that trancenet.net considers any specific group a cult -- but a significant number of critics and members may have labeled it as such.
CAN promotes public awareness of the harmful effects
of mind control. CAN does not judge doctrine or belief. [Important Note: We do not recommend contacting the Cult Awareness Network, or CAN. An extraordinarily courageous and useful organization in the past, CAN was recently forced into bankruptcy with the help of the Church of Scientology, who now owns their records and mans their phones.]
"Gidday Mate!! We hope the information here will demonstrate other
viewpoints and provide food for thought, for members of cults and
high demand groups and those considering joining
such a group."
AFF, formerly the American Family Foundation, offers archives of
their Cultic Studies Journal, Bob Schecter's invaluable
Cult Oberserver, a bookstore, and much more.
The London Church of Christ is the UK branch of a
fast-growing religious cult, the International Church of Christ (also
known as the Boston Church of Christ or Boston Movement).
An interesting Web magazine out of Denmark, that traces
the roots of Scientology to the 1934 book, Scientologie by A.
Nordenholz. It explores the philosophy and technology of Scientology
separate from the Church of Scientology.
Followers claim the now-you-see'im-now-you-don't "Maitreya" is the Second Coming of Christ, the prophesied "Future Buddha," incarnation of Krishna, and return of Mohammed. (He doesn't claim to be the Hopi's "White Buffalo," strangely enough.) Nuff said?
It is our belief that by talking about
and sharing our truth we can help ourselves deal with the process of
healing. Along the
way, perhaps we can help someone else out as well.
This spin-off of TM -- Shankar was once one of the Maharishi's troupe -- has been growing by leaps and bounds, particularly in Eastern Europe. It teaches a form of hyperventilation, sudarshan kriya, that can bring euphoria, energy rushes in the body, and so forth. It can also lead to alkalosis of the blood and possible damage to the central nervous system. (Fainting, crabbing or clawing of hands, or tremors in arms and legs are all symptoms reported.) We have received other, unverified reports of sexual harassment, death threats, and questionable financial dealings. As with all such groups, approach with caution -- and judge for yourself.
Founded by controversial Ari Lindemann/White Lotus/True Lotus/Terry Fisher, who indicates it is dedicated to helping end sexual harassment and other forms of abuse within the meditation community.
Professor Lane first blew the whistle on Eckankar
founder Paul Twitchell's alleged plagairism of Indian traditions. Includes
the full-text of many books and articles.
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