Ep.56 Japa Meditation Ireland

Tonight on Hidden Cults, we examine Japa Meditation Ireland and the rise of Irish spiritual teacher Dennis Curran. What began as meditation groups built around mantra practice, healing, and personal growth expanded into a nationwide movement attracting hundreds, and possibly thousands, of followers. Supporters described life-changing spiritual experiences and a strong sense of community. Former members described something very different: psychological pressure, financial demands, unquestioning loyalty to spiritual authority, and serious allegations of abuse.

Part 1 – Dennis Curran: Kildare, Healing, and the Making of a Master

Part 2 – From Meditation Groups to a National Network

Part 3 – Allegations, Whistleblowers, and Exposure

Part 4 – Dennis Curran’s Death, Dormancy, and the Legacy of Japa Ireland

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