Terror and Love: A Study of Brainwashing - Alexandra Stein
"But beware—it may not be what it appears. An isolating group led by a charismatic authoritarian leader . . . can cause most of us to lose our minds."
Cult Psychology & Dynamics
Reflections on Cultish Behaviour in Triratna
To what extent does Triratna satisfy the definition of a cult?
"Dangers in Devotion" by John Crook
An article by a prominent Western Buddhist, investigating the unusual emphasis placed by Triratna on Sangharakshita, with its attendant dangers.
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Is Triratna a New Religious Movement?
The term New Religious Movement (NRM) is commonly used in academic circles to describe religious groups that have arisen since the late nineteenth century and whose teachings...
Reflections on Triratna by psychologist Dr Michelle Haslam
After leaving the New Kamdampa Tradition, psychologist Dr Michelle Haslam was involved with Triratna – the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order. She shares insights into her time with both of these groups.