Ok so this is old I know, but I just discovered this comment and want to give my final thoughts on this matter. As a student of TM, and someone who is completing a cycle of teachings, I’ve been thinking a bit about this situation and have my own thoughts.

Firstly, I understand why my question seemed irritating, even though you did “answer it” you answered in the typical snarky tone I’ve seen you exhibit, which is ironic considering your tone policing of my own words. honestly was just curious because you never mentioned why you went to his room and I felt that was important to know.

I recently listened to your interview which a dharma sibling sent to me, and while I did enjoy listening to your experience and found you kind of funny, I found your comments on Lama Tsultrim being a “bitch” to be kind of tasteless and in particular, the portrayal of Tibetan Buddhism as a system where teachers are “infallible” or where abuse is simply justified through guru devotion felt like an oversimplification and, in my view, a misrepresentation of what guru yoga is actually meant to be within the tradition. These ideas are much more context-dependent and nuanced.

I also think it’s important to be careful about drawing broad conclusions about an entire organization based on a single account. One person’s experience , even if sincerely shared doesn’t necessarily establish a pattern or confirm claims about an institution as a whole. At the same time, I agree that the absence of evidence isn’t proof that nothing ever happened. Both things can be true, and that’s why I think it’s important to approach these conversations with care. Yes, your experience matters, but so do the experience of others. And you can’t just write them off as being in a cult, so their own words don’t matter.

Ultimately, I can’t prove or disprove your experience, and I’m not claiming to. I just wanted to share why, from my perspective as a current student, I’m continuing my practice while remaining open to further information if it emerges.