Weird scope
Having attended a Goenka Retreat, I find myself somewhat disappointed with the narrow scope of this podcast. There are several concerns I have regarding both the organization and its methodologies that go unaddressed. From my standpoint, one of the main issue doesn't lie with the meditation practice itself, but rather with the overt systematic control imposed on individuals, as well as brainwashing techniques.Read full review »
Mira VK via Apple Podcasts · Denmark · 04/03/24
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Amazing, and super important podcast.
Sihlobo W. via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 01/26/24
Yes, this was pretty one sided and would have benefited from more nuance re the different types of meditation but still very thought provoking. The popular narrative about meditation is so overwhelmingly positive. It was eye opening to realise there is also a risk of harmful side effects. The...Read full review »
luckytwiglet via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/20/24
Meh
I’ve sat/served 7 retreats and think there is plenty to criticize in the Goenka system. Yet this podcast is just so uncritical in its presentation (eg, “some people on the internet even call it a cult!” with spooky music in the background) that it loses credibility. Where are the stats on the...Read full review »
Anneirene via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/09/24
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