Well written and honest account

While some people may disagree with the account, it seems pretty accurate and is a good reminder to all that come under the influence of any type of guide or leader to watch out for signs of attachment to money, sex or power. Such red flags are easy to spot and go contrary to all forms of detachment required to be a true spiritual guide. If there is a large organization, one has to ask - "Is this a charity/school or a stopping point on the journey" If one can easily move on, then its just a respite. If its a destination, then where is the Self. Attachment to the guru and connection to the community is yet another dependency and not freedom from personal attachment we all seek. So many of those associated with the TM community were under the influence of its leader, and became attached to the ideology, without giving much thought of where it was going. Its clear this was being driven by the wishes and desires of the one leader (ego?). In the end, the TM movement has helped a lot of people to learn the basics of meditation and this is beneficial. The author brings out the positive aspects of the movement, along with a warning that we are still human and subject to the needs and desires of our base nature,

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