#211: Exposing The Rajneesh Cult With Jane Stork

<p>You’ve probably seen Wild Wild Country if you're into Netflix documentaries. My guest on this week’s episode is Jane Stork, a former follower of the Rajneesh movement – led by Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Bhagwan is one of the most controversial religious leaders of his time and rose to international fame when he relocated his entire community from India to Oregon in the United States to build his own city. In this episode, Jane - then known as Ma Shanti Bhadra - was one of the members closest to Bhagwan and his counterpart, Sheila, and shares what it was like living in this cult-like community, how she was driven to attempt murder, her time in prison, and how she broke free from the community.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Discussion points</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>00:03:29 How Jane got involved in the Rajneesh movement</p> <p>00:10:16 Jane’s first experience with meditation</p> <p>00:14:53 Jane’s first trip to India</p> <p>00:19:17 Getting to know Bhagwan</p> <p>00:22:04 Moving to the ashram</p> <p>00:25:32 Separating from her husband</p> <p>00:31:17 How Bhagwan made money</p> <p>00:34:29 Bhagwan’s ranch in Oregon</p> <p>00:40:48 Jane’s relationship with Sheila</p> <p>00:43:55 Jane’s opinions on religion</p> <p>00:47:22 Bhagwan’s leadership</p> <p>00:53:15 Jane’s plan to kill Bhagwan’s doctor</p> <p>01:00:40 Realising Bhagwan’s doctor didn’t die</p> <p>01:02:27 Jane’s plan to leave the community</p> <p>01:08:27 Arriving in Germany</p> <p>01:12:25 Bhagwan leaving the ranch</p> <p>01:13:40 Jane’s legal battles and prison</p> <p>01:20:28 Jane’s decision to face extradition</p> <p>01:24:17 Having the charges dropped</p> <p>01:26:26 The importance of family</p> <p>01:27:10 Jane’s take on spirituality</p> <p>01:28:40 The last time Jane spoke to Sheila</p> <p>01:29:44 Jane’s relationship with her children</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Show Sponsors: </strong></p> <p>Smartkas: Providing food security as a service <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/smartkastech/?hl=en">[https://www.insta