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Adi Da was born Franklin Albert Jones on November 3, 1939 Distinguishing his from other religious traditions, Adi Da declared that he was a uniquely historic avatar (incarnation of a god in human form). As such, Adi Da stated that devotional worship of him is the sole means of spiritual enlightenment for others. In the mid 1980s, allegations by former followers of financial, sexual and emotional abuses within Adidam received international media attention. These allegations resulted in lawsuits or threatened suits on both sides. Asian religions scholar Scott Lowe was an early follower of Adi Da and lived in the community in 1974. In an essay later analyzing what he had witnessed as well as Adi Da's subsequent career, he perceives a pattern of "abusive, manipulative, and self-centered" behavior, saying "does it necessarily follow that the individual who is 'liberated' is free to indulge in what appear to be egocentric, hurtful, and damaging actions in the name of spiritual freedom? I personally think not, while acknowledging the subtlety and complexity of the ongoing debate. Be very careful of men who say they know your truth. Godzen, why does a truly enlighten man change his name ??? . On Oct 9, 4:42 am, godszen <[email protected]> wrote: > Marcus wrote: > > Interesting basic principle. > > > Also true, if no-one witnesses an event it can only exist as a human > > theory. > > > And yet who truly interoperates what they witness ??? > > > These in mind. Question consciousness beyond live. > > > Who is brave enough to say they know ? > > Adi Da
