Blind faith

blind faith is a dangerous practice as it can lead one to blind obedience.read the shocking article on tibetan lama sogyal rinpoche,the author of tibetan book of living and dying and his scandals.Mary Finnigan,a british journalist took 20 years to investigate his exploitation of female disciples in the west.some suffered from physical,emotional and sexual abuse.they were practically sex slaves.another lama in france has been convicted of sexual abuse of 3 female disciples and jailed. so when religious figures are given adulation and elevated to the status of demi gods,this is going against the grain of the teaching of a prince who gave up power,status,money and women for a life of renunciation of worldly desires. so in choosing the path to follow,look before you leap.when the teacher is more important than the teachings,there is something wrong in the set up