The Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization'

[@Ihavebeenwatchingyou]

A more accurate title would be 'Narcissist finds enlightenment through the exploitation of people with low self esteem'

[@yolandatully7573]

Exactly

[@kampanarzary9605]

He has the audacity to ask "does it make sense? " Hell no it doesn't..

[@sarahlee8022]

@@kampanarzary9605 yeppers👏👏

[@kakarot1007]

YES !!!

[@TheZalor]

To be fair, that's pretty much every cult ever

[@LesterDiaz]

This guy watched “Wild, Wild Country” on Netflix and said: “I can do that.”

[@elegantlywasted5447]

Lester Diaz seriously..especially that dancing

[@LafemmeDLux]

I came to write the same comment! 🤣😂🤣 Spot on!!!

[@russwilliams9585]

Don't drink the Kool-Aid

[@alekseysoldatenkov5675]

I mean, we ALL thought that... But this guy was like: "I want my life's work to be a cult." Edit: You know he did it for Blondie, tho... Edit2: In conclusion: No Rolls Royces, no robes... Bhagwan's rolling over in his grave.

[@mtf112]

I thought that before i even watched.😀🇦🇺

[@crystalbrianna7410]

This dude literally sounds like me when I forget I have to do a presentation and have to make something up on the fly.

[@mariavastano2087]

Lmao! 8:02 I totally agree "the matrix and.... The Matrix"

[@Jjjeeztgravy]

Maria Vastano You can barely keep your boyfriends attention, much less a following of hundreds of people. Just saying 🤷‍♂️

[@jenniferfrances8793]

Word Salad

[@glamorsocial7081]

Crystal Starcher Humanity keeps getting worst and worst, it's sad how far humanity has came trying to follow false promises. Sheep sheep sheep for $2,000 i will make you rich, i will make you beautiful i will make you powerful & healthy. When will this retarted civilization wake up? Pastors, imposters, isheep!

[@JacquelineQ_]

Lol faaareal

[@JokersAce0]

It's amazing how these types of bad faith people allow news outlets like Vice to come into their sphere, thinking it won't be a bad idea for them. I think the reporter did a great job playing a little bit of naivete in an ethical way to reveal this guy for who he is. She knew that he thinks he can charm her and it's amusing to watch her run circles around him.

[@Kizzabell]

I'm sure there are people who will watch this and want to join the cult. There is the saying any publicity is good publicity. That may be true for cults too.

[@HinduBoy]

Basically a 👸🤳🎣

[@pipkingdom]

What you place in the dark, keeps you in the dark.

[@imnotsure343]

It's easy to fear a situation full of people breaking down their own preconceived ideas, breaking down and playing with their trained barriers around concepts and relationships. But that fear and aversion not as intelligent or safety-protecting as they might seem to the "normal, common sense" mindset. It's always surprising to me that even in 2022, when difference, diversity, and such values are allegedly the theme of the day, and yet when faced with actually interacting with and accepting these values in practice, with those are truly different (and not merely superficially so), the same old rigidity, fear, and ill-will arises like clockwork. And ironically, it often comes most powerfully from the most ardent, passionate advocates for "diversity, tolerance, inclusion, etc.", whatever these people actually mean by these words (obviously there is some dishonesty behind these words and what the decode to mean in the progressive, communistic cults of the modern mainstream).

[@Boom-yu1ce]

@@imnotsure343 take an improv class. All the fun and relief of breaking down social norms and allowing yourself to play and connect with people in new ways. None of the baggage and trauma that comes with joining a cult of personality….. also it’s way cheaper

[@ZecaLopes]

Cult leader starter pack: Sit in a weird way. Talk crazy stuff mixed with common sense knowledge. Say you're not a cult leader. Get money and smile weirdly.

[@ayrsine]

fuckin dyin!! lololol!

[@gianpaulov5353]

And hug people for 30 seconds each

[@runningbeard7380]

As long as you say it with complete confident certainty and with the pearly whites gleaming, you’ll never want for an audience... in spite of your message being a hodgepodge of woo, pop psych and self-help platitudes. Never underestimate the desire for store bought “enlightenment “.

[@nikkireign4498]

Well said!

[@jim8937]

Watch the Kumaré documentary. Spot on

[@ILoveAnchovies334]

as soon as i see large groups of people who just met each other in a prolonged hug while crying I get a strong desire to run in the opposite direction

[@keep7smiling]

I have been there and it's absolutely beautiful. People here are quick to label something unknown as a cult. Taking a second look, you see people dancing, smiling, hugging, laughing and having fun. Playing volleyball or frisbee together or having a waterfight. And that's all there is. To love yourself, your close ones and even total strangers. By letting go of that fear of strangers and choosing to trust and love and be kind instead.

[@andyruth5333]

@@keep7smiling I’m in a cult call mainstream society, we are call to label people and ourself to create divisions. We are NOT to dance, smile, hugs, talk or have fun. We are told to worship $ and work two job if we want to have a family.

[@johnshrader4051]

​@@andyruth5333 Glad to see this sober response. Yes, I've just been doing a lot of research from the sociologist Berger and Luckman and their book, "The Social construct of Reality'. What most people failed to realize is that we are constantly constructing reality from an inner subjective experience. We have inherited what 'reality' means and we think it is set it stone, something empirical, instead of something that we have all just tacitly agreed upon. Our modern 'social reality' seems much more cultlike to me...

[@johnshrader4051]

@@keep7smiling Glad to see this sober response. Yes, I've just been doing a lot of research from the sociologist Berger and Luckman and their book, "The Social construct of Reality'. What most people failed to realize is that we are constantly constructing reality from an inner subjective experience. We have inherited what 'reality' means and we think it is set it stone, something empirical, instead of something that we have all just tacitly agreed upon. Our modern 'social reality' seems much more cultlike to me...

[@johnshrader4051]

Read up on the sociologist Berger and Luckman and their book, "The Social construct of Reality'. What most people failed to realize is that we are constantly constructing reality from an inner subjective experience. We have inherited what 'reality means and we think it is set in stone, something empirical, instead of something that we have all just tacitly agreed upon. Our modern 'social reality seems much more cultlike to me... .

[@Simon-pl2zi]

It's almost frightening how easily people will hand their power over to another human while simultaneously believing they are being self empowered.

[@misterprogressive8730]

The burden of taking responsibilites is elevated through willing slavery.

[@dallasmavsericks]

Facts !

[@letsomethingshine]

They don't understand that any psychopath can hug 1000 people each 1000 times without feeling the loss of a single once of emotional energy. They also underestimate the rate of psychopathy among the very wealthy, assuming that the very poor would be more broken in every single way including their proclivity to malice... however, most often the very opposite is trained into the classes.

[@andyruth5333]

@Si mon. Are you talking about society as it is. We are willing participants in our own imprisonment.

[@timothyj1966]

happens here on a Daily basis in Canada with Justin Trudeau

[@leannegallacher8434]

If I was somewhere and someone just sat and stared at me smiling for several minutes in complete silence I would be out the room as fast as possible

[@ironlion805]

He said nothing for 8 minutes, stole something from “the matrix,” went on to say absolutely nothing and then ends it with, “does that make sense?”

[@zoe9632]

😂

[@clutchcargo2419]

He speaks gibberish -

[@rubyrae7715]

😂🙌🏽

[@jimaforwood743]

This is a great exploration into our current lostness.

[@zenolachance1181]

@@jimaforwood743 I would say exploitation of our current lost selves

[@loopa-fiasco5300]

"It's easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled" - Mark Twain

[@motorcycleman-go4708]

Fantastic quote thank you

[@D4nt3ix]

@@motorcycleman-go4708 You all have been fooled yourself though. There is no source backing up that the quote is actually from Mark Twain. You can easily look it up on google. Kinda ironic and it just shows that most of you blindly believe most things as long as it sounds somewhat credible same as the people in this video. Though I must admit it is a nice quote and holds some truth to it.

[@Blueformdesign]

@@D4nt3ix lol...great response right down to the last bit.

[@jennyneedsmeds]

@@D4nt3ix i was about to comment to this LOL

[@NunYa953]

😂😂😂 the joke is on you. 😂😂😂

[@raqueljaen18]

he reached enlightment at 8? what an annoying kid

[@SuperKawaiiChannel]

actually at 10 not 8 :P

[@ChristineNavarroTV]

She says he found spirituality at age 10 (I question his claims on that), and sought enlightenment in his teens at around the 1:38 mark. But I'm in agreement, I've never liked him. Saw right through him the first time I've seen him talk a few years ago. He's a fraud, regurgitates things said by others in the field that do have something substantial to say, and he just regurgitates combined teachings in a very generic, easy to digest way and uses his age, "relatability" especially with the millennial generation, confidence, and average to above average intellect to pull people in. He's aware of the vulnerability of the people he's dealing with, and that's why he's successful at what he does. Not with all of it or with everyone, but there's a hell of a lot of "off-ness" in that scene, and I've felt this way since I'd take part in some of these gatherings for the past 11 years.

[@SuperKawaiiChannel]

@@ChristineNavarroTV It's sad that people are actually buying it, how blind you have to be to follow such "movement"...

[@luisd.mancilla8169]

imagine peaking at 8

[@MR-zq5gt]

I’m dead 😂

[@Nunyabizness123]

The silent thing is a power play, he gets the other person to feel awkward and his smile and demeanor convey confidence to the other person.

[@imnotsure343]

Power is good.

[@antidote351]

Especially since his smile is so unaesthetic to look at right? It's just really far from a pretty or beautiful smile lol. Such cult dudes always have something so repulsive about them. Their followers are just bound by some desperate Stockholm syndrome effect and daddy issues.

[@kated3165]

If he seems in absolute zen control of his emotions 100% of the time, its not a sign that he's reached some sort of higher spiritual level of existence, its a sign that he's likely a psychopath.

[@howardroark2665]

Kate D absolutely

[@pablodarko84]

What he does in his meetings is called word salad, a technique used by psychopaths and malignant narcissists to dupe people, a very sad end awaits his followers, indeed.

[@tatamitani]

Kate D best comment

[@kated3165]

@Picogram I'm not saying its 100% impossible to reach Buddhist monk level of ''zenitude''. You see it a lot with cult gurus though, where its part of their attractiveness to seemingly have reached some unbelievable superior level of emotional control. People are like ''hey this guy must def know things the rest of us don't right?''. Unless you are talking about an actual Buddhist monk though, your first reaction should be wariness. Psychopaths (born, not made like sociopaths) don't really have emotions, so its easy for them to become the zen gurus... they are also the most likely to become cult leaders.

[@thedon5320]

Kate D thank you 💯💯

[@menso3852]

He's like a smirking, less charasmatic, less compelling version of David Koresh with Matt Damon's mouth. Jesus, anybody can start a cult these days. Don't these people have any standards?

[@janedoe5510]

The standards bit 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ottee2]

It is what it is. 😁 Why judge when you have the option to open and expand to your full potential? 😁 Make 2035 now. 😁 By the way, that's what you owe me: $2035 😁

[@ghandithesupremeleader9740]

That's free speech and too much freedom for yah...

[@Q_QQ_Q]

correct

[@JeffreyGillespie]

LOL. "WHEN I WAS A BOY WE HAD *REAL* CULT LEADERS LIKE JIM JONES." hahaha

[@wronggg]

"Behind every cult is just some guy trying to get laid." -Daniel Tosh

[@forevershampoo]

haha tru

[@OG-NASA]

Gang

[@shenway1470]

See his missus ? 😉

[@TheDoorspook11c]

True

[@nothingreal7137]

He gets an ego trip from being in charge of so many people. He likes the power and respect he gets. He’s a narcissist

[@conrapal5408]

Congrats! to all of us who even in difficult times didn't fall in these traps and kept it togheter , I celebrate our strong minds!

[@johngilmore697]

I got bummed

[@newthrash1221]

Of course he sits on the couch like that.

[@hafsa7951]

I noticed that and def knew that this guy was playing a role

[@sohndervenus]

absolutely essential

[@tritondriver1]

Must have couch for Cults

[@johnm5451]

Best comment!

[@ijustchangedmyname7794]

And shoeless ☝🏼

[@JesseNenninger]

He uses so many words to say nothing.

[@SB-ll8ow]

I thought it was just me.

[@MrClean-ny9zd]

Just like my physics teacher.

[@eugenecheong7066]

My thoughts exactly...it's like he made everything up...e-v-e-r-y-t-h-I-n-g...

[@SincerelyAsuntae]

Best comment ever.

[@dabwitsonyankata]

Exactly. He's trying to point you to no thing

[@MemoryChronicles]

People gotta’ hug their kids more often and tell them how much you love them often so they don’t become adults craving comfort and love from smiling strangers 😎

[@JU1CEEY]

😅 well said!!

[@NoSleepButNotWicked]

Your soul is so beautiful 💗

[@pattyhud963]

You are sadly lost

[@ENGLISHMURPHY]

wouldn't they crave it more if they received that kind of love as a child and then lose it as an adult?

[@nogodsnomasters6963]

for sure, kinda. some things can apparently still go wrong, i mean look at bentinho, the narcissistic and deeply mediocre cult leader...

[@myrawest]

I'm coming to the conclusion that if we're going to call something a cult, we logically have to call everything a cult. No matter how big or mainstream, no religion is normal. They all have their crazy, wacky teachings that we're all so used to so we don't question it. Also notice how most cults and religions utilize the same things: community, connection, meditation, movement, physical touch, music, dance, singing..... all of these things have a massive impact on our brain chemistry and have been proven to release all the feel good chemicals. They are using our biology to deceive us. These things remind me the human psyche and brain is incredibly weak and impressionable. No, it's not just these people being ignorant or naive... it's you and me. We are all weak and impressionable and the more you study psychology, the more you realize it.

[@bartman1915]

Fancy seeing you here, I watch your videos! While I am not a fan of organized religion by any means, it is important to recognize the difference between religions and cults, cuz they are different. They may share a lot of the same elements but religions are very important culturally and historically and I would argue also socially. Religion's great at maintaining a people's identity through history and cultural changes, just look at the Jews and how they've managed to maintain a culture throughout thousands of years, kilometers, and persecutions. Cults are studied by sociologists and psychologists and are very particular groups that exploit not only the factors you mentioned but also social alienation, brainwashing, propaganda, etc... very specific social and psychological exploits. All for the enrichment of one leader. As I said I don't like traditional organized religion either and I think it needs to be reconstructed for the new area post platonist philosophy. But it is important to recognize that religions and cults are different and need to be dealt with differently. Anyway, love your videos!

[@kirtonos]

look up TAG (transcendental argument for God)

[@Enhancedlies]

well put!

[@diegomoreno5927]

Typical cult sheep apology

[@shiny_x3]

No, not everything qualifies as a cult. A better word for cult is "high control group". Which this doesn't really look like, this looks like standard New Age spirituality-for-sale.

[@danthomas6587]

"If you want to get rich, start a religion." L. Ron Hubbard

[@indigo8256]

Of course that's what Hubbard did. He founded Scientology. Went from an author to the leader of a weird cult

[@originalunoriginal4055]

Science is a religion, a cult. And it is the wealthiest religion Or ideology on Earth! Scientists, Atheists believe in infinite galaxies. And spend billions a year to purse in the beliefs of it's ideology!

[@doomchild5144]

@@originalunoriginal4055 science has basis in reality though religion does not

[@letsomethingshine]

"If you want to GET a religion, start getting rich." ~ also L. Ron Hubbard, but you have to really read the pun into the quote. Not even the sum of all academic sciences (self-competing but still united) in the world have as much money as the 20th most popular false religion. If academic science were a religion/cult, then it would be automatically considered for the special tax-exemptions (including of land property) that false religions receive in the USA (and other strictly pro-mercantilism and anti-enforced-equality nations). Science would be the only cult (small religion) that does not require faith but specifically abhors such obvious pro-factional cultural stupidity. It would be the only religion to ask for public self-criticism and have a mechanism in place to evolve and change for the better without prioritizing the marketing aspect that false beliefs pressure toward, but in fact strictly prohibits any monetary relationships that would be unethical in terms of biasing any held ideas.

[@kolonko4425]

How many religions have you started ?

[@deniser2242]

the way that cult leader speaks is me trying to hit the word minimum for my college papers.

[@rosa2098]

Lol!

[@КонстантинИванов-д1д]

hahahahahahaha :D thanks for this one :D :D :D:D

[@urbannuance5151]

😂😂

[@mshumaker84]

Hahahahaha!

[@amyph]

Word salad

[@ThisMadeMyWeek]

I am fascinated not by the guy, but by all the people that follow him, watch videos, attend retreats. It says something about our society and shows how hungry people are for the alternative of the norms. Also, I don't think it's a millennials thing - even in the video I saw many older people, which shows that it's not generational but rather human craving.

[@VoZORoZ]

To express yourself outside of the norm is powerful

[@brucenatelee]

Kinda like "misery loves company" with the intention of getting out of that misery. People hear what they like, thinking because it's similar to what they already believe, they're no longer the only ones. Therefore, their way of thinking must be the right one. Thing is, this is likely something everybody has. People want to belong, regardless of how many different ways of thinking there are to say any single idea is right or wrong.

[@harrysk7935]

We're simply communal beings, and for the most part we all belong to one, whether it's a sports team with a coach, a church with a preacher, or a karate class with a master. To me this is really no different, and at the same time nothing special. A group of attractive people who are into common New Age / Spiritual philosophy and communicate through specific terminology that come together to be with like minds and have those beliefs reinforced. He's aggregated those terms and phrases and repeats it to them in his own unique way for inspiration. As long as they can leave at free will, don't begin to deify him, or become militarized, it's not really a big deal.

[@MOJOJONO]

It's the filter. All those who think this is a scam, ridiculous, ending in tears or death will not be there. These are those who are left.

[@denisdaly1708]

Yes. We have a good idea from psychology. But yes, very fascinating. Maybe you should do psychology with your curiosity about people.

[@lovelynina16]

He almost seems sadistic, the way he’s so passive is scary. I hope these people get to see the truth about what is going on

[@beckaforte]

The event coordinator: “I’ve actually never had to explain the event to anyone before” Bro

[@DanielBuchanan1]

People know what they're getting into when they sign up!

[@chymarsowell]

Daniel dB Buchanan exactly!

[@caraisabelladeborah]

Sounds like my friend who joined a start up

[@crazydaizy915]

Ummmm yeah

[@melodyhofer3522]

Sounds like even she has no clue what he’s on about 🤣

[@martinapove]

After watching the whole video I still don't understand what he does or what his "teachings" are, apart from silently stare at people with a weird smile

[@24fretsoffury]

Martina Poverene that’s the gimmick! Tbh it’s probably some form of “disconnect from technology” shit.

[@erinflaherty3803]

Demonic...he has demonic spirits working through him...Yoga is straight up an Ancient Hindu practice...Yoga is not just physical exercise...it's mental and Hindus use Yoga to connect with Hindu gods/fallen Angels/Demons..all the same...the Most High warned us of these false demonic teachings...

[@JeffFinley]

It's a lot of Law of Attraction, the Secret, Law of One, "ascension" stuff. Basically "you create your reality" and "you are god" so stop being so negative and you can have anything you want and manifest this 4 million dollar masion and live an Instagram Lifestyle if you really put your mind to it. Also that there are lightworkers and "good" people (service to others) trying to save civilization from the "bad" people (service to self), to exit the matrix, to get off this damn planet with all it's pain and suffering. There's a lot of bypassing of negative emotions. Imagine if Tony Robins mixed with David Wilcock or David Icke. It's not all garbage though, this stuff is essentially practical "magic" that has been taught from esoteric mystery schools for millenia. Useful stuff you can start applying to your own life. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water. But cults are not formed because of one charismatic guy trying to form a cult. But of a buch of people seeking something and projecting it onto a guy who then feeds on that power exchange. The cult sort of begins to coalesce around them without anyone realizing it.

[@TheNonProgidy16]

@@JeffFinley hit the nail on the head

[@r.d.machinery3749]

Adopting a vacant look to the eyes and a winsome smile are necessary when you indulge in "woo woo" talk.

[@Midnightblew23]

45 seconds into this, and it’s evident this is a cult.

[@christianjackson95]

Bet They make some pretty Tasty Fruit Punch.....

[@wildoscar416]

took me 44...bunch of cults

[@waahizle2957]

hahah i thought i was trippin when 30 seconds in i was like damn this is a cult

[@Thesolarmisfit]

I was on 30secs in

[@davidbrown180]

This is why aliens will never visit us.

[@patrickofearth]

Interviewer "What can we expect?" Event coordinator: "this is so hard...i have never actually had to explain it before" 👁️👁️👁️

[@SylasTheGreat]

Oh shit the rain didn't stop? Nah you need to upgrade to the premium package for weather control capabilities. That'll be $3,500.

[@maryyalda548]

not including taxes and processing fees

[@portee9113]

@Robert Bruce no, you didn't.

[@UrsiesWhirl]

Lol

[@lucyna911]

Bwahahaha

[@jengeesh]

Robert Bruce you didn’t devolve clouds with concentration

[@kathystorey939]

My partner was a follower of Massaro, from 2014-16. He committed suicide in Nov 2016 after a sudden traumatic event happened in his life. Days before he killed himself, he told me he did one of Bentinho's meditations which advised 'following your thoughts absolutely'. He was having suicidal thoughts, so he followed them. I don't know what to make of that. I don't hold Massaro responsible for my partner's suicide, but I think he is highly irresponsible with some of the things he says.

[@suzsiz]

Sorry to hear that. That is horrible 😥😓😓

[@marlicedraijer3608]

Hi Kathy, I’m very sorry to read this. Would it be possible to contact you?

[@joybarker7906]

That is very sad, so sorry for your loss and heartbreak. ♡

[@JohnSina18]

Sue him

[@imnotsure343]

"He is highly irresponsible with some of the things he says". Yeah, and if he was more secretive and only let certain people access that kind of teaching, when he personally knew they were ready, for their own safety, you'd say it's shady and secretive and that that's irresponsible and dangerous because "there's not accountability". It's not his fault your boyfriend killed himself, and don't deny that that it what you're saying, it's transparent.

[@big3ye378]

I prefer my gurus to look like they just stepped out of meditating in cave for 15 yearss... not a men's handbag model

[@DioBrando90]

Big 3ye you’re talking about stereotypes

[@honeyfro2615]

@@DioBrando90 r/woooosh

[@trackwalkerfilms]

oh shit...I'm laughing to hard.

[@SylThaDeal]

Lol good one

[@s.a.8548]

Yes

[@smithgorrilugum4574]

I once knew a guy that had that strange charismatic power over people. He would say something deliberately outrageous to you. Then he would just stare into your eyes, smiling. You would look away and then look back and he would still be staring at you smiling. You would look away again and look back;...he's still staring and smiling. He also would not blink.

[@AnyaEmanh0me]

This sounds like hipster Scientology

[@CytotoxinK]

Yeah; and I bet within 5 years, they'll be stalking ex-members, suing critics and stockpiling weapons in the desert too!

[@cyber_netics811]

Still better than American democracy

[@grizzlybear4]

Werner Ehrhard recycle.

[@parisensore]

It even has the aliens!

[@actiontalk6914]

The backpacker club.

[@HelloWorld-lg1pz]

daddies boy grew up so well adjusted that he automatically became enlightened..wow a true buddha. someone sedate this egomaniac.

[@maddieb.8514]

Lol that last sentence made me choke on my drink 🤣😂

[@jesus-ql4tn]

@Ari Alburquerque yep, we should just do it

[@squidwardlongbottom4837]

Ahahahahaha that last line tho

[@andyruth5333]

As long as you save the good egg. Don’t feel bad for the bad egg if they rot. Just the few good ones are enough.

[@dominikfele9247]

Lol

[@leoniousmumblescraper1311]

Every time I try to come up with a good idea for a cult someone always seems to beat me to it.

[@bellenicks3879]

You are a complete ass!! ROFL😂😂😂😂

[@nqobilemsomi3656]

Just do it 😂il join you as a treasurer 👏🏾

[@lolaispure4296]

@@nqobilemsomi3656 LOOOL

[@randomstranger7751]

How about the cult of ‘let someone else do it’

[@virginiagwen6523]

My mother is in a similar cult employing strategies identical to this. IDENTICAL. I am terrified for her, but I am glad I got out. Edit: I find it disturbing that I actually understood what that 'guru' is trying to say.

[@HT-rq6om]

I pray your mom wakes up and come to her senses as her smart daughter did.

[@__lavenderose__]

Same

[@furerorban1488]

@@HT-rq6om dont pray cretin

[@imnotsure343]

Reflexive distrust of that which is different isn't a virtue. You're not helping your mother by being rigidly attached to what you've been propagandized to believe. Diversity, and new, different ways of being sound pleasant when they're at a distance and we only have to interact with those who are fundamentally like us. Actually being faced with true difference is more challenging, and it's important to examine and challenge the mind's tendency to deem the new and unknown as a threat. This can't come in some easily digested prepackaged Progressive Inc. logic formula, it has to be a personal process forged emergently and dynamically by each individual looking at their own comfort zones, their own prejudices, their own blind spots, and doing the hard work of beating down new paths in what their minds and belief systems will allow as acceptable modes of human being. In short, you're reflexively rejecting the unknown simply because it's experientially unfamiliar. That's not being responsible or safe or looking out for the vulnerable. It's just fear turned into malice, like a child's reaction.

[@BlackHazama]

@@imnotsure343 you're a moron that tries too hard to sound intelligent. You drown in your own facades and self-righteousness.

[@AEO21Productions]

This guy smiled for eight minutes straight.. i haven't done that since the late 1800's when we would take family pictures

[@katkatkat5]

Underrated joke

[@3jesus3christ3]

lmfao

[@CreativeCapricorn6]

Laughed my as off!!!! )))

[@williamfied9500]

Interestingly enough thats actually why they never smiled in those old photographs

[@Wellnessmamahood]

It’s insane how much human beings will believe in a perfect stranger yet they are not able to believe in themselves. Humanity- why do we seek the answers in others in order to validate our Selves🤔

[@hooliganjvp]

Diana Marrero preach it

[@midnightcassettelibrary5171]

You are so damn correct...people need to believe in themselves and THINK for themselves. Strengthen that mind and the healthy soul will follow...these gurus will do nothing but fuck you out of your money and your confidence and self-awareness. It's strange that the audience for these types of charlatans are often well-educated yet their abilities to think critically have apparently gone out the window...the blind faith is astonishing and scary sometimes. We humans are capable of being very smart and very stupid all in the same moment. Strengthen your minds! Read some books! Preferably non-fiction and not these ridiculous self-help ones ;) Stay the fuck away from people selling "truth"...decide what it is for yourself.

[@maddieellman3407]

So true, and at the end of the day everything that people look outwards for is all actually inside themselves

[@cyclonemt]

these people are not necessarily just believing him. They are SEEKING answers, so they may be attending these events, trying to learn, trying to stay open minded and accept whatever they find as true and beneficial.... Unfortunately there are a lot of hustlers/fake spiritual gurus who are misguiding them and wasting their time

[@izzydawiz7486]

because most of us are afraid of freedom. It is just easier to follow than leading your life. We don't wanna be sheep yet many of us are.

[@taragerdes7331]

when It said "eight minutes later" I started crying laughing

[@NunYa953]

🤫🤫 that means it's working🤫🤫🤫 more silence is what you need🤫🤫🤫

[@trestres236]

The silence is to get the audience in a hypnotic state, then he begins the brainwashing

[@jenniferfrances8793]

Staring at them with that menacing grin. Yikes. I wonder how much a ticket was lol 😆

[@violethaye6987]

agh i saw your comment right before i got to that part so I didn't laugh as much but it was hilarious

[@monicaandrade7638]

Same LOL!

[@kellylyn777]

Before I was born again, I was heavily involved (practiced Ashtanga and taught yoga/created yoga teacher trainings and workshops) in yoga and other “holistic” practices and experienced how so many are “lost” in New Age teachings….glazed eyes, dreamy/disconnected/creepy smiles all supposedly based in acceptance and love whilst being a mask hiding neurosis, pain, anger, disconnection to what’s real, addictive tendencies, and hatred of self….. I wish I could scream it to the world….if you want to find REAL peace, REAL hope, REAL love, look to the One who gave His life for you…Lord Jesus….all these New Age/Self involved/Self Deluding practices only cause more harm as they lead you away from the truth.

[@lubi.e]

Somewhere you could say following jesus is a cult too

[@kellylyn777]

@@lubi.e then you misunderstand what a cult is….following the Creator of the universe and ourselves isn’t what most would call a cult

[@lubi.e]

@@kellylyn777 jesus was human, like you and me

[@kellylyn777]

@@lubi.e He was God made into flesh/man to suffer for and take on our sins on Calvary that day….He was and Is and will be forever God Almighty

[@lubi.e]

@@kellylyn777 jesus was bhuddist if you ask me

[@Connor-kn3dd]

“The scientific community is not scientific, I am scientific.” Ok buddy

[@ivx8345]

hahahah

[@J9theExplorer]

But right after he said “but that’s my opinion.” Seems like he’s saying the perception of that which is scientific is subjective.. I don’t get why this guy is a problem... then again I was only paying attention to like a quarter of the video.

[@24fretsoffury]

Oh Hey dudes a full nutter. He’s predatory on people that are attempting to fix or fill a void in themselves by siphoning their wallet. IMO there are two types of cult leaders. One is knowingly screwing people over with nonsense, the other type is truly insane and believe they ARE Jesus or a prophet of some sort and gullible, empty people are attracted to that. If the first gains enough followers and enough time goes by with the people basically calling him god, they will eventually turn into the second type.

[@ohyeahminecraft]

Oh Hey any time people are controlled, esp with misinformation, is bad

[@RaymondTheThird]

THIS was the real alarm in this whole thing. Most other parts can be rationalized. This was the grandiose statement that confirmed he’s not safe.

[@sullivanlucier-benson9020]

You know for sure it's a cult when everyone is smiling sycophantically.

[@johnshrader4051]

haha, just like you know its 'normal reality' when everyone is on antidepressants and angry and cynical.. hahaha

[@UFOhunter4711]

Toxic positivity

[@sullivanlucier-benson9020]

Does anyone like being smiled at by everyone through their teeth?

[@drpibisback7680]

@@johnshrader4051 People don't grin like they're overjoyed all the time if they aren't feigning it. Even people who are generally happy aren't constantly ecstatic, they're sad when they're hurting, angry when they're disrespected, neutral when they aren't feeling strongly, their emotional state changes like humans do. When people are frozen in blissful smile mode, either they're pretending to be happy when they might feel otherwise or just not feel anything or they've been brainwashed into doing so. Nobody is happy all of the time.

[@MattyKwik]

Or ... MAYBE ... there's a professional camera operator, with a giant camera on their shoulder and a sound crew in the area and regular people start acting weird, once they notice. 😆 You're not good at analyzing people. You just sound judgemental.

[@zimzimma5688]

Bentinho is like any generic self help book in the shape of a generic boy band member.

[@ianarellano6632]

This comments wins the threads. I just LOLed.

[@MrCockroach70]

I know it's all a bunch of crap. But I'm still intrigued how these guru muppets get the following they have and get people to pay them up to 2k for some jibber jabber.

[@JoeMoss83]

Yea...pretty much a remix of Eckhart Tolle and Ram Das teachings.

[@josephhertzberg2734]

I don't know, I've read both those guys and I think it's too soon to judge this person. A lot of people could really benefit from the basic teachings of Be Here Now and The Power of Now. I don't know a lot of the details, but after watching the Keith Ranieri series and the Bhagwan documentary maybe the general thrust is a little cynical these days

[@Moon-ci9ev]

And he's not even pretty, only normal white guy

[@pinkmoonbaby]

Why is it that EVERYTIME people gather together to better themselves/connect with others or be part of something bigger….people think it’s a cult. But no one bats an eye at ACTUAL religion 😂

[@mircozettel8726]

Christianity is true, this is not.

[@jennaemma656]

@@mircozettel8726 please read your Bible critically you will find that it is filled with contradictions and added verses. A book written by man. Jewish and pagan elements.

[@mircozettel8726]

@@jennaemma656 ok

[@hildahilpert5018]

But to me there is a difference between this guy and Jesus.Same with Buddha, Zoasterism, Islam and Hindu, Shinto, etc.These religions have been around for hundreds or thousands of years.He,s just regurgitating new age and borrowing from oriental religions. There is a reason books like the bible and the Imitation of Christ are still in print. I,d rather go on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compestelo like my ancestors , or go to Lourdes or Rome to St.Peters.

[@casie1124]

​@@hildahilpert5018all of thise religions were new at some point though. Is it not silly to think we wont ever create new religions?

[@gofres]

Those Cuban cigars are really clearing his chakras.

[@DikiBolz]

Cubans are great!

[@dakota3086]

I wish I could come up with a scam like this wouldn't have to work 12 hour days lol

[@blackfire1146]

Plot twist it's a phat blunt and they all just faded asf lol

[@blissofkundalini]

😂😂😂😂

[@yourloveriswild7533]

Johnny Hammonds Lmfaoooo

[@Danno1850]

People will always be attracted to communities where they feel accepted, understood, and have a sensation of growth. People love getting into communities, specially ones that share a common idea or goal. The idea or goal doesn't really matter and can sometimes be horrifying but we love community for better or for worse.

[@alskndlaskndal]

Very very true. So many things thrive on this including gangs and the KKK. The basic desire is healthy but it can be misused. This is going to become even more of a problem in the future as our real, physical communities continue to be replaced by online "communities" that don't fulfill all of our real needs, so people seek out groups like this.

[@cherylkelly6613]

You re right ,We are humans after all

[@dbojangles1597]

+Danno1850 And this of course is exacerbated by all the forces at play that are making more traditional community organizations a thing of the past.

[@JoseGranny]

We live in a society

[@fugginchit1]

Dude read the Scientology Bible and said "hold my beer."

[@lilmoth227]

Fave comment 😂

[@whoisplatelunch]

I aint hatin

[@Iknowurconfused]

Hahahaha gold

[@mememachine2357]

Dianetics*

[@johnknoefler]

Ya, but Ron Hubbard had those e-meters going for him. What I never realized is that e-meter can actually drain your wallet faster than the meter in a taxi cab.

[@marcelaramirez7483]

It’s interesting to me how mental hospitals are around $1000 a night, yet when spiritual retreats charge there is such large taboos. I think getting self help can be Accessible to all who want it, regardless of whether they chose to have a luxury retreat or not. People who are interested in healing will find it if they are truly open to it. I go to a 12 step online class that’s free to everyone

[@milot8374]

What hospitals are free

[@VeiledSeer]

​@@milot8374not if you live in America

[@EBR1]

That exercise where he had her gaze at him while he gazed at her in silence....that's a Scientology training routine taught on several of their courses. Make of that what you will.

[@davidgjam7600]

It's a general cult tactic. It's used to disturb you out of your comfort zone, it makes you more vulnerable.

[@DreamGyrl360]

Yeah. I guess I could say I was in a cult once. The head guy would start this with you without your consent. So he's just staring at you , after answering your question, or you answering his. I'm staring back, right? Because what tf is this? I don't know but it's not making me vulnerable. It's irritating me. "You're strong," he finally said. "You black women are always strong." I was offended by that statement -- -- so, because I won't let you get in my head like you've done all these other people -- I'm trying to be this "strong black woman". 🙄😒 No, I just don't like nonsense. And you haven't endeared yourself to me. Sigh DESPITE THAT, we stayed connected for years. SMH it's not that we didn't find knowledge there. It's that he was such a liar.

[@javajava8856]

Yeah, it's a mechanism for hypnotic trance induction. Makes the cult victim more suggestible and malleable.

[@DaruthTheHuman]

Everyone is scared of the cult they aren't part of. Christianity is just the worlds most successful cult.

[@Ladybugs2225]

@@DaruthTheHuman extra ecclesiam nulla salus

[@kenttheboomer721]

I was in a restaurant with a guy who thought he could control the rain. We sat there for three hours.... and sure enough, the rain stopped!!!!!!

[@JdSpoof]

Georgia Hunter That’s crazy! Amazing what humans are capable of if they just believe in themselves

[@operationada]

as open minded as i try to be and as critical thinking as i try to be, i do believe we can control the rain lol and it's sad when people think you're nuts b/c you do think that way lol

[@nephildevil]

xD

[@nephildevil]

Reminds me of that movie where this asshole tells a paralyzed guy he'll euthanize him, blinking his eyes means he agrees. Just try not to blink for minutes as if ur life depends on it...

[@97paugasollakers]

@@nephildevil what movie was that

[@winterflower8543]

Being "Impossible to follow" is a necessary factor for being a cult leader. It's a tactic...basically people think "if I can't understand it,it must be coming from a genius. Who thinks on an unbelievably high level which I can not reach.I must follow them and must act as if I understand this person because not understanding them somehow inclines my lack of intallegence."

[@kyramainer3315]

Winter Flower emperors new clothes

[@TheNonProgidy16]

bingo

[@Jjjeeztgravy]

Winter Flower So what if he’s a Cult leader. Those people are making the choice to worship him and believe his philosophical views. What of it ?

[@jadefire1814]

Being impossible to follow doesn't make you a genius, it might make you four-square-looney-tunes though.

[@iconc1402]

Like contemporary 'art'.

[@christophermintz4306]

I love that each time his name is mentioned the CC misspells it DIFFERENTLY EVERYTIME 😂

[@lefurp2366]

Never let people with personality disorders and magical thinking patterns claim your mind. Your mind is your own, nobody can know everything, we all have a piece of the puzzle.

[@emanijudah6985]

Great insight

[@erikbenson9501]

You don't believe In Magic?!

[@Superloveman26]

Instead let people with mechanical thinking patterns dictate your thinking,yeah so smart...

[@lefurp2366]

You said that, not me. I never said anything like that.@@Superloveman26

[@lefurp2366]

Magical thinking is a symptom of mental illness not actual magic. (should such a thing exist)@@erikbenson9501

[@saugaatallabadi]

"You make more money as a leader, but you have more fun as a follower" - Creed

[@maepeterson7197]

Saugaat Allabadi I was just thinking this lmao

[@rajanlad]

I would rather follow Creed. He might be crazy but atleast he isn't narcissistic.

[@jovacullen]

LOVED this haha Creed would make a better leader lol

[@annegachanja3468]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 loveee creed!

[@raerae1630]

This was such a great line.

[@chanewinthrop1089]

I find it fascinting how easily human beings can be brain washed by cults.

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

Any narc or phycopaths 2 weeks.

[@Sunshine_Daydream222]

What if I told you society is a cult...

[@obscured9414]

@David Mack true ... Very.

[@yaadapaah7851]

Humans we r our own worst enemies.

[@claudiokortmann9066]

How many millions follow Christianity and later the líder fuck their children and they are very happy with that , I rather follow a cult or Satan

[@JM-xz4ur]

crazy how when the interviewer asked him about his responsibility in leading a bunch of vulnerable people and he switched it around to "I feel vulnerable as the teacher"

[@user-jo7wf9wf9u]

*Basically the 60s and 70s with a modern hipster touch (minus the psychedelics)..... folks, it's all New Age mumbo jumbo in a shiny new wrapper..... Nothing new to see here folks....*

[@Inertia888]

@Gr8 Incarnate I thought the same thing. Everything I saw here looked innocent. I don't know his overhead so I can't judge the price without that knowledge. but either way, what he is doing, we can all do at any time any place and with anyone. I suppose, as long as they are what they seem to be, if folks want to pay for the experience it's their choice. I have had many gatherings with similar vibes but we were just gathering and not paying four digits for entrance fee. I wish them all the best. Maybe this is just what it takes for some people to get off their butts and do the work.

[@user-jo7wf9wf9u]

@Crushed Belette - you've attended??

[@John-Doe-Bot]

Gr8 Incarnate i

[@harrisonc985]

C R thanks for givvin me the strait n narrow boomer

[@user-jo7wf9wf9u]

@Crushed Belette - dammmmmmmm hahaha. Well, I guess I'm not surprised when I really think about it....

[@knowsage2429]

ofcourse they will say its working...if i spent 2000$ on a day or two of chilling,i would say it was worth aswell just because i would be in denial that a random 30 yo guy ripped me off and laughed at my face for an hour or so

[@35mmdigitalcinema]

KnowSage 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sultanaj1648]

“Everyone super friendly, like smiling at us, like intense glowing eyes” Yuup that’s cult.

[@savannahn2169]

YES!

[@kristenwaterton4087]

To funny...... THATS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM...... Everyone assumes cults are creepy right away but they’re not. They’re inviting and charming...... And so adept at being whatever u need to fill the void

[@jonathanmosher72]

Smile a lot, look directly into their eyes and when you're not smiling, smile with your eyes.

[@jonathanmosher72]

@@kristenwaterton4087 They’re inviting and charming...... And so adept at being whatever u need to fill the void. The same rules apply to epic womanizing.

[@missanthrope2158]

Hmm are you saying yiubis t worship anyone? I wonder how many times you’ve been to a concert and felt that if you don’t see these people perform it would be the end of you?

[@TheK2TheC479]

With how many words were spoken it's crazy that nothing was said. I'd like to meet this kids parents, where it all went wrong, and why he seems to think he has came up with his regurgitated ideas that have been around far longer than any of us.

[@spitalhelles3380]

He just strings some meaningless words together and the audience then fills the void themselves. He's basically telling them what they want to hear without saying anything. genius.

[@mcwho3]

I will now levitate. Everyone close your eyes and turn off all the cameras.

[@mysticfalcon8844]

😂

[@akhitube1161]

Brian McWhorter .... and the lights!

[@mrsbigmamayas3765]

😂😂😂👍

[@McFedro]

Hillarious!!!

[@CeridwenHafMorys]

If this is an example of how he speaks, then it's remarkably similar to how some contemporary artists talk about their work - vague, full of jargon, inarticulate, and full of sentences where if you were to pin them down, even the speaker doesn't what they mean because there is no clarity or even a clear meaning in what they say.

[@advocacynaccountablity]

It's a psychological trick. Say a bunch of key words and let others fill in what they want to hear in their own minds. Trump does this, and it's how his followers deeply believe him (because they're actually listening to themselves).

[@krystalberryhill2772]

I agree! You’re so on point! Lol If I were him I would of researched more and studied Alan Watts a bit more except everything that man says makes so much sense lol

[@rpmcmurphey927]

It's called : word salad

[@honeybunch5765]

The woman who said she would admit if she was in a cult sounds exactly like someone who is in a cult.

[@TheMayoHELLO]

These ppl paying $2,000 to learn how to be silent...

[@spencer62321]

If I wanted to learn that I could go to college

[@moonbeam4016]

TheMayoHELLO I can come to your house and tell you to shut up for half the price

[@visionaryventures12]

It also saves on how much script he has to remember to recite.

[@jacob.g.l1592]

@FirstName LastName He needs a boot to the face.

[@OG-NASA]

Lmaoo

[@MicWars]

I've seen this guy before. A lot of big words strung together with very little substance or cohesion.

[@delusionnnnn]

His word salad reminds me of Deepak Chopra. He can ride this train as long as he wants to because, ultimately, consumer culture is dissatisfying, and there are always enough well-off bored people willing to pay for whatever you're calling "wellness", "spirituality", and "healing", even if all it is is the same dishonest pseudoscience that's been in vogue for the last 100 years or so.

[@janetrmn]

delusionnnnn 💯💯💯

[@takeshelter5313]

@Sage Shellum he's spouting the same BS every wanna be life coach/guru does. Nothing special about this guy he's another wolf in sheep's clothing

[@applecom1de509]

What's substance?

[@Longtack55]

Deepak Chopra springs to mind.

[@carren1983]

In the moment he started just staring at her I felt like the dora the explorer game when she asked you a question and she just sit there and look at you

[@ajheartsong]

🤣🤣

[@DreamGyrl360]

Im half asleep (it's 5 something in the morning) and I still laughed out loud to this.

[@geraldobrien7323]

Lol

[@AngelWings-r4v]

I could not be more uncomfortable

[@aaronvu6292]

"When you comfortable and have nothing to do. That's when you started to get in troubles." The wise words from Confucius.

[@denise225576]

“His ability to explain things in everyone can understand. Especially millennials.” Honest nothing this guys says makes any sense lmao

[@j_shelby_damnwird]

teambarbie4life Oops. Not very flattering to Millennials.

[@johnschmidt1391]

By far the hottest take is his gf saying that Marvel movies are a way for the government to slowly disclose alien technology.

[@IncredibleIceCastle]

Incredibly based

[@fergieingrid2521]

Lol yeah. Made me die inside for a few seconds.

[@hollyhocks7360]

As soon as he asks for money be suspicious. Faith is free, spirituality is free. How come people are so susceptible to con men ?

[@hollyhocks7360]

More fool the parents then. If my daughter asked to go to a self proclaimed guru I would definitely educate her in the types of guru ie Wako and the cool aid tragedy.

[@djstarsign]

It goes to show how much people seek meaning and purpose and are willing to join a community searching for the same. They’re operating on emotion, not reason. And that’s why this keeps happening and will continue to happen.

[@verfed]

Churches ask for 10% of your paycheck every month. Many religions require mandatory "donations".

[@k1mpman]

If you think him asking for money is suspicious then you should have followed him a few years back when he announced he would only do exclusive retreats for an extreme sum of money for select few people. The controversy were through the roof and I guess that's when he moved back to NL.

[@accc9090]

These are people looking not just for permission but for someone to praise them. Tell them they're getting personal revelation "right". It's why smart, ambitious and, wealthy people go for these things all the time. They've lived lived where someone has always told them to measure up to something, to compare themselves, to succeed. Is it any wonder that they would be attracted to someone saying "I will tell you how to love yourself and be as enlightened as I am." ?

[@yvettetorres7829]

He's not the only one out there talking about non-duality, which just means people realizing we are not our thoughts, body, nor mind, we are spiritual beings all connected by Source of life. You can hear these philosophies for free on KZbin by Rupert Spiral, Eckhart Tolle, Mooji and more. It is accessible to everyone.

[@tammylewis9324]

I think the peoples problem is that Rupert, Eckhart and Mooji are, for lack of better words, very humble… not trying to create a following per se. Here they see Bentinho, who does not seem so humble. He’s a cute kid and seems a little full of himself. But he is teaching the same things. And besides that, the word teacher to me has never been a correct terminology. It’s more that they are just reminding us all of what we’ve forgotten that they have already remembered.

[@DoomCycle]

Some people confuse clear mindedness with empty mindedness

[@cheery-hex]

you've clearly never experienced a clear mind.

[@DoomCycle]

theAbeElement it takes a clear mind to recognize an empty mind

[@DoomCycle]

Jacqueline Parker 🧠

[@Alphacentauri819]

However if you’re empty minded...you wouldn’t even know it... “mindblindness”, have you heard of it?

[@Julia-sc6nw]

How can they look at him for 8 minutes without talking, his weird smile would scare me away instantly

[@hola-sn7lh]

dude is just charging u just for highschool theater activities lol

[@babygorl9541]

Lmaooooooo

[@yourloveriswild7533]

Hahahaha!!

[@juliechi6166]

The best comment.

[@ecstaticntropy]

"But I did not wait to see the end of that smile, for shame suddenly caught hold of me. It had needed that smile to let me know that the man was a confidence trickster, nothing else." - Franz Kafka

[@nealteitelbaum8660]

"My point of view is that everyone should throw their point of view away" - spoken like a true cult leader.

[@jessicalippe1]

Right and the Scientific opinion, I always thought opinions were a point of view. But I don't get paid like hem to state the obvious 😂🤣

[@lizelleswart1486]

Lol hilariously accurate.

[@BeBetterbeee]

Its easy to judge from aside and take things out of context while you dont even know everything. He leaves people freedom to find their own truth with the help of his words. He doesnt force anything. And after all people who dont like it shouldnt even be the ones to judge. Just go somewhere else. What is wron with being happy. You just dont get it because you havent listen to all his words. You just judge based on this video.

[@nealteitelbaum8660]

@@BeBetterbeee That happiness is temporary and based on lies.

[@imnotsure343]

That's quite a fear response to something that is no inherent threat (to anything but the ego). Diversity, and new, different ways of being sound pleasant when they're at a distance and we only have to interact with those who are fundamentally like us. Actually being faced with true difference is more challenging, and it's important to examine and challenge the mind's tendency to deem the new and unknown as a threat. This can't come in some easily digested prepackaged Progressive Inc. logic formula, it has to be a personal process forged emergently and dynamically by each individual looking at their own comfort zones, their own prejudices, their own blind spots, and doing the hard work of beating down new paths in what their minds and belief systems will allow as acceptable modes of human being. In short, you're reflexively rejecting the unknown simply because it's experientially unfamiliar. That's not being responsible or safe or looking out for the vulnerable. It's just fear turned into malice, like a child's reaction.

[@nevermore4971]

Cmon people... even Stevie Wonder can see this is a cult.

[@uncut119]

Stevie wonder isn't blind

[@fourdegreeswarmer]

I like to take mushrooms, wander around the house and talk like this. My wife hates me.

[@sierrachoco5271]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nedthestaffieegan3452]

Hahaha hahaha 😝😝😝😝

[@gurchtschalllly]

hahahahaha

[@joc4709]

That made me crack up.

[@kanethompson708]

👽

[@andrewmau2534]

So he tells people it's their choice to improve themselves and he's a cult leader? Guess I should just listen to the government that everyone is evil and out to get me, and that I need the govt to give me all my needs.

[@tokyonobara]

this guy has not a good vibe at all- there's something very wrong with him

[@midnightcassettelibrary5171]

It seems to be a pre-requisite for being a cult leader. They're always creepy and pale white broads with trust funds just seem to love them.

[@tokyonobara]

@@midnightcassettelibrary5171 and of course everything has to be super expensive. why is this douchebag even acting as if this price was even slightly justified? feeling bad for those very lost people who trust this idiot.

[@alexfr6820]

I completely agree with you, this guy seems like acting to be in this "state" like hiding something really creepy and the way that he's talking too his followers looks like hypnosis and of course, he made money with that.

[@nwoslothbite3077]

If you want a real guru - look to Eckhart Tolle - hes actually enlightened this guy is clearly not. He has no presence.

[@JohnDoe-ef3nv]

Sociopath.

[@pebblepicassos]

Charisma: 0 Originality: 0 Smackable face: 10

[@eldinamita7550]

@@jakub5736 i take that youre one of his devoted followers

[@jakub5736]

nope. it's just about the fact that I despise human trash like the above punk that commented. and all of the people that gave him thumb up - I wish them slow and painful death.

[@shelli-ann9369]

Lol

[@JesseNenninger]

@@jakub5736 so for the record: wanting to smack some guy = death sentence. Wishing slow and painful death on people = Completely fine. You sure seem reasonable!

[@jakub5736]

​@@JesseNenninger Seems fine and logical to me. "Some guy" doesn't want to hit anybody. People that want to initiate physical agression should die, that's how I see it.

[@78g476]

I hate that fake, all-knowing pretentious smile he always has on his face.

[@VikingRul3s]

You wouldn't be happy if you had hundreds of REAL followers, who gave you a massive income, great parties and all the stuff VICE didn't cover due to demonetisation? Ooh, you're just jealous, I get it, I want all that too 😁

[@dashingmay]

Hate? Why would you hate another human being you have never met?

[@1882osr]

It's a proper shit-eating grin if ever I've seen one

[@hairlips1]

@@dashingmay you do

[@flinkostememniakgrant1266]

@@dashingmay half the country hates trump...never met the man

[@carolel4025]

The narrator seems to be in awe. This is standard Buddhist awareness practice. Totally accessible to anyone who wishes to scratch below the surface

[@kajoconnell8351]

“My point of view is that everyone should throw their point of view away!” - yeah that’s not the most cult leader line of all time.

[@parisensore]

That's grooming/priming them at the most obvious

[@Garbeaux.]

Right. Why does he not take his own advice then?

[@sneezing1957]

he just likes control maybe

[@letsomethingshine]

what even is his point of view then? A better point would be "always be positively critical (striving for goodness) even of your own beliefs and experiences, not just the beliefs and experiences of others."

[@neteruhathor]

But it one of the purest things you can do as a human being.. obviously while using discernment

[@artemisthegunslinger3956]

"The world is full of Kings and Queen who blind your eyes and steals your dreams it's heaven and hell" -Black Sabbath

[@Arwenkid]

I find it incredibly arrogant of him to say that anyone stuck in a job they don't like is choosing to be there. To me, it just goes to show how privileged and elitist he and the people in his cult really are. They forget that life isn't just easy breezy gibberish and weird smiles at yoga retreats. Some people out there are really struggling. And he doesn't seem to care.

[@andrewt3045]

i mean, he is saying things that arent revolutionary ideas. That statement isnt wrong. They are literally voluntarily choosing to be there.

[@lorddabian5030]

He is Dutch, in the Netherlands you have more opportunities to grow (as a poor individual) compared to the US

[@BeHappyTo]

@@andrewt3045 define voluntary, the other option is to try survive on land and be chasen off by governments

[@Elcherino123]

@@lorddabian5030 I agree, if he came to America now and tried to do and say the same things he would need more than 1 bodyguard lol, people would be generally upset as there is less of a social safety net & ability to accept such talk.

[@andrewt3045]

@jshowa o There are choices. A lot of choices aren't great, but they still exist. What do want? A free pass? That's not how life works. It's a fundamental part of the universe. Just because something is difficult doesn't mean we should sit on the ground with our arms crossed crying about it.

[@Daysed.and.Konfuzed]

10:52 >>> Maybe it's me, but this kind of "upside down" smile always gets me suspicious...

[@FacebookCanKissMyAssbook]

Yes. I think you're onto something there!

[@Dollar_Menu]

A bunch of lonely souls just trying to fit in.

[@maggiek558]

People who seek help will take what is offered to them with confidence. It's sad in this and many other cases.

[@danielxhooker901]

This is the complete opposite, those who are spiritual feel less alone than ever. Open up your mind. Actually sometimes it can feel lonely because you can’t relate so well to everyone else.

[@danielxhooker901]

TheExplorer well my “delusional” thinking feels extremely real to me and that’s all that matters. Since i’ve looked deeper into these types of things and deeper into myself I am much much happier. I used to be very logical and think people in the video above were completely retarded. But you know what I started practicing and thinking like them and I feel alive. I hope one day you guys will see that this isn’t just delusional thinking. It’s very hard to grasp at first so I understand your veiws on spirituality. If spirituality is made up by people why can everyone access it if they look deep enough?

[@danielxhooker901]

TheExplorer Yes wow your right. You are just such an intelligent person arnt you. There really isn’t any point discussing things like this in youtube comments. But oh well. Have a great day ❤️x

[@puyull]

danielxhooker exactly! But someone spiritual doesn’t need some kind of cult to feel happy or not alone. You won’t feel lonely from not fitting in 😂. These people’s “spirituality” is a form of resentment because they don’t feel justified in normal society, trying to run from a status quo to form a new one. True spiritual people do not need to separate themselves from society to form a new exclusive one. The issue of not fitting in won’t even exist.

[@zipperwax8372]

He's a great business guy. Great job on making 2k per person for sitting in silence, eating breakfast without talking and dancing to techno.

[@DoomCycle]

Most telling moment - “We can stop the rain by intending it” - keeps raining

[@stephenmc123456]

False shaman!!

[@KimWolfTV]

There is something about sitting cross legged in a chair that gurus love... 😄😄😄😄 He is missing the long hair and a bohemian style to achieve full guru status 😝

[@andramalexh]

the first thing spirituality teaches you... there is no financial price to acquiring knowledge. Any who require cash are charlatans.

[@lilywasserman1852]

Exactly!! So true. And even if they did charge some money it would be low cost to cover perhaps chairs or an event. But is so shady when money is involved specially super high amounts

[@VikingRul3s]

The first thing life teach you is that there's nothing that's free. Even the biggest "respected religious figures/leaders" don't live of cosmic energy and floats off too sleep on the clouds.... Do you really believe any kind/sort spiritual guide, who actually have to live in reality, can do so without food, cloth or a place to live? Just because you're think this new religion/cult is a fake, doesn't mean other people have too. You see, that's the thing with religion, it's up to the individual too assess what they want to believe in. If you can't respect other peoples free will and choice to pursue the spirituality they want, how in the world are you expecting them to respect your free will and choices?

[@solracbenitez9531]

No, how the spiritual leaders gonna eat? Buddha never stopped chopping wood

[@VikingRul3s]

@@solracbenitez9531 😂 And Jesus was always drunk since all the water he touched turned into wine

[@flclub54]

Exactly.

[@Bullroarer-oj3sp]

“Never go with a hippie to a second location”

[@eloylarajr198]

Did that before, listen to Nathan

[@faizaankhan7063]

Spread the word

[@runnjeet8428]

I didn't liked this gold standard comment in order "not to" disturb the like status.. 😅

[@benjaminnxumalo2957]

🤣🤣

[@AstoriaHeard]

Word.

[@megamars6131]

"Hey I am a sociopath/ psychopath, wanna listen to what I have to say?" "Sure I am a sheep that thinks it's a wolf, please enlighten me."

[@johnnymulligan6156]

yup, that was exactly how i responded, thank you for pointing that out

[@jenniferfrances8793]

Exactly

[@traderx-xtremegrowth2429]

If you need "wolf training" it won't help... you're either a wolf by nature or you're dinner.

[@jillianarbour5323]

Anyone who calls themselves a mirror will be incapable of taking responsibility for any harms done

[@sandraguti46]

He uses abusive language, extreme dry fasting and makes people be in trance in order to play with personal emotions. He uses a woman for sex in his retreats as so many complains from participants from his light retreats. It is sad people can't see his real intentions.

[@krystalberryhill2772]

Sandra Guti I feel like if they were more spiritually connected within themselves his intentions would be screaming. He drives me crazy I don’t like it! I totally agree with you he is a predator and these people who WERE on the right track are now the prey. And will unfortunately be misguided and will have to unlearn all of this and relearn the way it has been destined for them to. 😭😢

[@sandraguti46]

@@krystalberryhill2772 yes, you can see his laugh is not genuine. He is dangerous and shouldn't be in jail for misleading people. Especially teens or young adults in theirs 20's. He is a narcissistic man.

[@JeffFinley]

Lol at his "girlfriend" in the video. She typed in "universe" in Google and found his KZbin channel and didn't get any of the Jargon but just had to start following this guy and start sleeping with him.

[@parabellum1002]

People are probably in a really bad place when they start googling and find him. Sad that he preys on people when they are at their lowest of low.

[@1985bjaycat]

Too damn boring. I'd never make it in a cult.

[@lorol5224]

i'd start an argument just to spice things up but would probably be asked to leave for being confrontational hehe

[@jon123xyz]

during the breakfast scene I knew if I was there I would say "good morning" and "how's it going" to those around me - would the irony of normal behavior shake them out of their BS?

[@prestonnorris9822]

I'd be like WTF ?😂

[@oc4515]

shannon cardinal 😂

[@holdmybeer]

@TheGschultz hell yeah! who doesnt like a good fuck? ill save my money and watch pornhub though.

[@admininfo536]

“If I’m in a cult, I’ll admit I’m in a cult.” -said everyone who has ever been deceived into joining a cult

[@imnotsure343]

Are you in a cult? (Careful.)

[@MissChiefMoxie]

Yes!

[@omnistpagan3282]

I can’t stand hearing this guy say ‘throw away everything you believe or think.’ That’s what rational people do, critical thinking, self reflection, finding your own path. This guy doesn’t want any of that he just wants to be worshipped for doing nothing.