Dhamma Talk Video 165: Is Buddhism a Cult?
Here’s a 70-min recorded video (203MB .mp4 - Tip: tap-and-hold to “Download link”, or right click to “Save Link As…“).
Topics:
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Kamma, intention, there is no “group kamma”, is Cult-like Kamma made by individuals?; Definition of cult, look at dynamics seen around the leader (and not doctrine, unless the doctrine contains checks and balances on power), seeing the same person again & again, the Malevolent/Malignant narcissist, characteristics of that leader, “self-righteous” narcissist, communication style, red flags in relationshps, “if you don’t have trust, you’ve got nothing”, choosing a leader who is trustworthy first, and competency takes a back seat to trust
Sutta References:
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Dhp 183 - taken from Acharya Buddharakkhita:
“Sabbapāpassa akaraṇaṃ, kusalassa upasampadā; Sacitta pariyo dapanaṃ, etaṃ buddhāna sāsanaṃ“
To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to cleanse one’s mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas.
Past Dhamma Talk References:
Other References:
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“YouTube secretly used AI to edit people’s videos. The results could bend reality”
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“YouTube using AI to tweak user videos without their knowledge”
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minisign - detects tampering in a file, using cryptography
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“Cult Deprogrammer Answers Cult Questions - Tech Support - WIRED”
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“checks and balances” - 4:48
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“malignant narcissists” - 8:05
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“DON’T BE THE ASSHOLE” - Simon Sinek, motivational speaker on leadership
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Dr. Les Carter - Youtube psychologist specializing in Narcissism
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Dr. Todd Grande - Youtube psychologist specializing in Narcissism
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Dr. Richard Grannon - Youtube psychologist specializing in Narcissism
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Dr. Ramani - wrote the book “It’s Not You - Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People”:
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Dhamma Talk on Sunday Aug 31st with the Sarana organization of Kuala Lumpur:
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