Ex-Morninglanders

Guru’s Ego

Can someone have a strong personal magnetism, be very kind and revered by their community, but behind closed doors behave in selfish or even abusive ways? Can such two opposites exist in one person? Sadly, yes. This behavior is so typical in narcissistic individuals, those who wear masks in public...

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The purpose of this website is to honor and share the experiences of Morningland Monastery’s former members. Morningland is also sometimes referred to as the Urban Monastery or the Monastery, located in Long Beach, CA. All content on this website reflects the experiences and opinions of...

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IS MORNINGLAND A CULT, AND WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN?

Category - Opinion

This website often refers to Morningland as a cult or high-demand group to remain aligned with contemporary researchers who study similar groups, their underlying hierarchical structures, leadership style, and transparency.