Introduction
You’ve probably seen Wild Wild Country if you’re into Netflix documentaries. Jane Stork, my guest on this week’s episode, was part of the Rajneesh movement – led by Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Bhagwan was known as one of the most controversial religious leaders of his time and rose to international fame when he relocated his entire community to Oregon in the United States to build his own city. In this episode, Jane, who was one of the members closest to Bhagwan and his counterpart, Sheila, shares what it was like living in this cult-like community, how she was driven to commit murder, her time in prison, and how she broke free from the community.
Show Notes
00:03:29 How Jane got involved in the Rajneesh movement
00:10:16 Jane’s first experience with meditation
00:14:53 Jane’s first trip to India
00:19:17 Getting to know Bhagwan
00:22:04 Moving to the ashram
00:25:32 Separating from her husband
00:31:17 How Bhagwan made money
00:34:29 Bhagwan’s ranch in Oregon
00:40:48 Jane’s relationship with Sheila
00:43:55 Jane’s opinions on religion
00:47:22 Bhagwan’s leadership
00:53:15 Jane’s plan to kill Bhagwan’s doctor
01:00:40 Realising Bhagwan’s doctor didn’t die
01:02:27 Jane’s plan to leave the community
01:08:27 Arriving in Germany
01:12:25 Bhagwan leaving the ranch
01:13:40 Jane’s legal battles and prison
01:20:28 Jane’s decision to face extradition
01:24:17 Having the charges dropped
01:26:26 The importance of family
01:27:10 Jane’s take on spirituality
01:28:40 The last time Jane spoke to Shiela
01:29:44 Jane’s relationship with her children
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