![]() "Chinese people have to be wary of imported cults, which might become a sort of crime if not well-managed," said Wang Dehua, head of the Institute for South and Central Asian Studies at the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies. ![]() ![]() Infamy of these "holy men" has spread globally, as various media have reported them participating in criminal cases both in India and other countries, including China.Įxperts call on Chinese people to not blindly worship the guru culture, and to especially beware of dubious claims and "anti-science" messaging in the name of religion. Some of such Indian spiritual groups advertise with labels like "spiritual guidance," "yoga culture," "longevity" and "business success" that cater to Chinese consumers, and use their ostensibly mysterious spiritualism to deceive and ultimately control its members, which experts concluded falls in line with the definition of a "cult" in China, and is likely illegal. China has become a hotspot for Indian-born disgraced "gurus" and cult organizations scamming people by selling them so-called spiritual lessons. Anti-cult education held in Danhua primary school in Bozhou, East China's Anhui Province Photo: cnsphotoIf you see a man wearing a maroon waistcloth and bead necklace sitting next to a yoga mat in a secluded meditation room in China, chances are he may not be a graced spiritual leader.
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