Survivor Accounts
Understanding Spiritual Abuse in Tibetan Buddhist Communities
Spiritual abuse is often invisible until significant harm has occurred. This guide explains what it looks like in...
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In-depth articles, survivor accounts, critical analyses, and resources related to abuses in Tibetan Buddhist communities.
Critical Analysis
How "Pure Perception" Doctrine Has Been Misused to Silence Abuse Victims
A critical examination of how the Vajrayana teaching of pure perception (dag snang) has been systematically distorted...
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Cult Dynamics
High-Control Group Dynamics in Tibetan Buddhist Organizations: Warning Signs to Know
Not every Tibetan Buddhist community is a high-control group — but some are. Learn the behavioral hallmarks that...
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Teacher Misconduct
The Sogyal Rinpoche Case: What the Rigpa Scandal Revealed About Institutional Failure
The documented misconduct of Sogyal Rinpoche and the institutional response of the Rigpa organization offers critical...
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Reform & Accountability
Toward Safer Sanghas: What Reform in Tibetan Buddhist Institutions Could Look Like
Reform-minded teachers, scholars, and survivors have articulated concrete structural changes that could make Tibetan...
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Resources & Support
Recovery Resources: Support for Those Leaving Abusive Tibetan Buddhist Communities
Leaving a harmful spiritual community can be disorienting and painful. This guide provides practical resources,...
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