Pandora’s Box

Over the decades, reports of misconduct by our spiritual teacher, Yogi Bhajan, have spurred various responses. Some find the accusations unthinkable and traitorous. I have been one of them. Others minimize, ignore or compartmentalize the allegations. I’ve done this, too, but can’t do it anymore. Does this mean I must join those who have bolted or drifted away from identifying with his teachings?

Does the value I have found in practicing and sharing these teachings preclude acknowledging transgression? Does a terrible breach of trust…

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Awtar Khalsa Comments
Where You Bow

I love to teach. I am conscientious and pretty good at it. It is also important to me to be humble, transparent and vulnerable. In theory I don’t want to be on a pedestal. In practice, I could get used to it.

If I lead a course that runs 8 to 6, I expect the students to be present and alert for the whole day. Ideally, I expect no less of myself and the training team. On the other hand,…

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