62 3 Must-Read Books on Cults: Zen, Krishna, and Sri Chin...

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I recommend 3 books on cults that discuss the San Francisco Zen Center, the ISKCON/Hare Krishna movement, & spiritual guru Sri Chinmoy, plus one book that should be avoided from a Christian point of view. Live 9.9.2023.0:00 – Intro to sequel to Live Show #61 "What is a cult? 8 requirements for cults by Dr. Lee Ann Marino"4:35 – All cults act the same so cult literature is universal7:32 – RECOMMENDED BOOK: "Shoes Outside The Door: Desire, Devotion, And Excess At The San Francisco Zen Center" book by Michael Downing on the dark days of the San Francisco Zen Center under Richard Baker Roshi16:55 – RECOMMENDED BOOK: "The Dark Lord: Cult Images And The Hare Krishnas In America" by Larry D. Shinn on brainwashing & cult status of ISCKON, see Live Show #34 "Does ISKCON brainwash to get members like a cult?" 25:22 – RECOMMENDED BOOK: "Cartwheels In A Sari: A Memoir Of Growing Up Cult" by Jayanti Tamm on Sri Chimnoy, educational insight of cult literature35:21 – NOT RECOMMENDED BOOK: "The Kingdom Of The Cults" by Walter Martin is only Christian propaganda & not good study of cults according to other cult studies, defining religions in light of Protestant belief in Jesus57:13 – Closing thoughts, not being afraid is how we growThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM

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I recommend 3 books on cults that discuss the San Francisco Zen Center, the ISKCON/Hare Krishna movement, & spiritual guru Sri Chinmoy, plus one book that should be avoided from a Christian point of view. Live 9.9.2023.0:00 – Intro to sequel to Live...

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