{"id":8033,"date":"2010-11-24T23:22:17","date_gmt":"2010-11-24T15:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moonpointer.com\/new\/?p=8033"},"modified":"2010-11-24T23:22:17","modified_gmt":"2010-11-24T15:22:17","slug":"beware-of-brainwashing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moonpointer.com\/new\/2010\/11\/beware-of-brainwashing\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware of Brainwashing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Question:<\/strong> I think I will still attend my friend’s gathering [at what is considered a cult by orthodox Buddhism] but I will not take part in any prayer sessions.<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/strong> To be frank, the group’s fellowship might be very persuasive. The more you stick to them, the more likely it is to be brainwashed eventually. This is not an exaggeration. Cults can be very attractive. Note that you are already attracted to return to them! The Buddha advised us to stick with those who practise the true Dharma, lest we stray away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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