Dr. Beckley - Cult Leader & Fraudster?
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Dr. Beckley is brought into focus by John-Andrew Addo as he takes us down the tales of bones, skulls and sexual misconduct.
Dr. Sri Yogi Ram Beckley is a controversial figure who has been accused of being a serial fraudster and cult leader. He is the founder of the Ascended Masters Teachings, a New Age religious group that has been criticized for its teachings on reincarnation, karma, and the nature of reality. Beckley has also been accused of running a pyramid scheme and using his position of power to manipulate and exploit his followers.
Beckley's background is shrouded in mystery. He claims to have been born in India and to have received mystical teachings from various masters, including the Dalai Lama and the Mahatma Gandhi. However, there is no evidence to support these claims.
Beckley first emerged in the public eye in the 1970s, when he began teaching his Ascended Masters Teachings. The group quickly gained a following, and Beckley was hailed as a spiritual leader.
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