James Arthur Ray Defends Himself In Q & A by New York Mag

I keep of the track of the James Ray Sweat Lodge Matter since I get many requests asking about it.  I was reading at the latest Q & A with James Arthur Ray by New York Mag’s Michael Joseph Gross the press interview that Ray attended via phone with his attorney.  I’ll give you a [...]

A note about why I keep track of the James Ray matter

I’ve gotten several messages from Facebook friends telling me that my re-posting of the James Ray info when it comes up is something it surprises them to see, coming from me.  I only re-post the info that comes to me since I’ve got lots of Facebook friends and Horizons readers sending me private messages asking [...]

James Ray’s escalating patterns of abuse leading to sweat lodge deaths: Cassandra Yorgey interview with Lorena Bathey

In James Ray’s escalating patterns of abuse leading to sweat lodge deaths: interview with Lorena Bathey, Cassandra Yorgey does more than give an update on the James Ray sweat lodge matter.  She does more than give an interview with Lorena Bathey, who in a 2007 Spiritual Warrior Retreat in Sedona broke her arm as well [...]

Estate of Jack Slee vs. Werner Erhard - Death During Est Training. Set a Precedent for the James Ray Lawsuits?

After this original blog post months ago, I received a cease and desist letter from Werner Erhard’s attorneys.  Their letter appears at the end of this.   I’m not out to get anyone.  I figure if I don’t know something, that means a lot of people don’t know it, and this revised post is the [...]

When Former Devotees Expose Fraudulent Gurus: John-Roger, Werner Erhard, Carlos Castaneda

I just re-read a favorite book by Peter McWilliams entitled Life 102: What to Do When Your Guru Sues You. The introduction is entitled What does a rampaging guru have to do with you? McWilliams got taken by John-Roger, a self proclaimed guru known for abusing his power. It’s a fun and enlightening read, as [...]

I’m Never Surprised

Earlier this week, I wrote in A blank slate, happy for no reason that I’ve been in a great mind space the past week, where my internal dialogue has slowed to almost a halt.  When I wake up, when I’m just sitting, when I’m relaxing: a nice, serene, happy blank slate.  Happy for no specific [...]

Interview with Dr. Stanislav Grof: James Ray not certified

Once again we can thank Cassandra Yorgey for keeping us up to date with this story.  Here is her interview with Dr. Stanislav Grof author of The Holotropic Mind.  Dr. Stanislav Grof website
Today I spoke over the phone with Dr. Stanislav Grof, author of The Holotropic Mind. Yep, that’s right the same Dr. Stanislav [...]

New Updated Links for info about the James Ray Sedona Sweat Lodge Deaths Matter

This page has evolved into the page for updated links on this matter - see the links list below for a chronological timeline. I am keeping track of this story since I get so many emails and Facebook messages asking about it.  I’m not personally out to get anyone, but I believe people who do [...]

Breaking news: Inside accounts of James Ray sweat lodge tragedy and retreat

NOTE:  See here for Link to updated info on this matter
Breaking news, an Inside Account This is from Philadelphia Speculative Fiction Examiner Cassandra Yorgey. Remember this is just one person’s account, based on whoever she spoke with.  And each person she spoke with gave just one person’s truth, just how one person saw the situation. [...]