Crimes of the soul

Discusses the ties that bind gurus and their followers. Story of Luna Torlo, author of 'Mother of God' and mother of American guru Andrew Cohen; Human tendency to search for transcendence; Reason why Torlo stopped following her son; Reason why people turn to spiritual teachers or leaders; Characteristics of gurus; Different views on gurus.
By Jill Neimark, published on March 01, 1998

PHOTOS (COLOR): Left to right: Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard claimed to have visited heaven 40 trillion years before his tumultuous life began on earth; evangelical Christians gather in Washington as Promise Keepers; and guru G.I. Gurdjieff loved "shearing sheep," his term for fleecing rich Americans like the Frank Lloyd Wrights.

BY JILL NEIMARK

Tags: abuse of power, adoration, America, andrew cohen, bleached blonde hair, dalai lama of tibet, Deepak Chopra, disciples, endless fall, endless search, gothic horror, guitar strings, gurus, holy paradox, horror flick, isolation, marshall applewhite, moksha, mother of god, o j simpson, son andrew, thick dark hair, touched by an angel, wet morning

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