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Guru: The Dark Side of Enlightenment

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Guru: The Dark Side of Enlightenment

Wondery

Documentary, Society & Culture, Exhibit C, True Crime

3.87.1K Ratings

🗓️ 2 October 2023

⏱️ 1 minutes

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0:00.0

In the first episode of Guru, we meet self-help expert James Arthur Ray, who achieve fame,

0:06.0

fortune, and influence through his teachings.

0:08.0

James hosts numerous events and retreats where he helps attendees achieve their goals.

0:13.0

Laura and Brandy are two of James' pupils, and they reflect on a particular retreat called

0:18.0

Spiritual Warrior.

0:19.0

There, participants endure various challenges intended to sharpen their willpower and reveal

0:24.0

in her roadblocks, but these challenges become increasingly unsafe, depriving attendees of food,

0:30.0

water, and shelter.

0:32.0

Everyone begins to question James' methods, but not in time.

0:36.0

One participant in particular won't return from Spiritual Warrior, and she won't be the only one.

0:42.0

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