In the world of Tibetan Buddhism, we often hear about enlightenment and compassion, but there is a darker side that rarely gets discussed, one where charismatic gurus exploit their positions of power to manipulate and control their followers. This is my story of how a Tibetan Buddhist guru used mind control and supernatural abilities to take my power, overwrite his priorities onto my mind, and ultimately subject me to sexual abuse and spiritual control.
When I first met him, he seemed wise, compassionate, and spiritually advanced. His charisma was undeniable, and the Tibetan Buddhist teachings resonated deeply with me. I was drawn in, believing I had found someone who could guide me on my spiritual path. But over time, subtle shifts began to occur. Through a mix of psychological manipulation and what felt like supernatural influence, something often referred to as “magic,” he began to infiltrate my thoughts, convincing me that his desires and priorities were my own.
It didn’t happen overnight. The process was gradual, almost imperceptible. He would use flattery to build me up, only to tear me down when I didn’t conform to his expectations. He planted seeds of doubt in my mind, making me question my worth and my intuition. This mental and emotional manipulation created a dependency, making it difficult to see the abuse for what it was.
The guru used his perceived supernatural abilities to deepen this control. He made me believe that he had insights and powers beyond the ordinary, which made me doubt my own perceptions even more. For one thing he could read my mind and he demonstrated this again and again. He had other supernatural abilities as well. This led me to believe he was all-knowing and enlightened and it made me ripe for abuse. His manipulation extended to my sense of self-worth. Later on, when I tried to stand up for myself, he would convince me that I was unworthy and defective, that my resistance was a sign of spiritual failure.
But no one has the right to overwrite your mind or take your power. No one should ever convince you that you are unworthy or defective for standing up against their abuse. It took me a long time to realize that the problem was not with me, but with him and his need to feel superior and in control.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, know that you are not alone. Abuse, whether sexual, spiritual, or psychological, is never your fault. The first step to reclaiming your power is recognizing the manipulation for what it is: brainwashing designed to keep you compliant. Do not agree to be defeated just because someone else deeds it so. Your self-worth is a God given, inherent right, and no guru, no matter how “enlightened” or seemingly powerful, can take that away from you.
This is a call to action: Trust your instincts. Stand up for yourself. Break free from the illusion and reclaim your power. No one has the right to control you to fulfill their own narcissistic desires or for any other reason. In Tibetan Buddhism the Root Guru is treated as a god, but I now know they are fallible and often deeply troubled human beings who have tapped into a dubious spiritual realm through magical practices. Their powers may seem limitless, but Jesus is much more powerful and they are in for a rude awakening.
Tantric Deception 