Periagoge
Scenario

When spiritual groups become echo chambers instead of truth-seeking communities

Our meditation group started as a way to explore spirituality together but it's turned into an echo chamber where anyone who questions the teachings gets subtle pressure to conform. We're supposed to be seeking truth but it feels like we're just reinforcing each other's certainties.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A group gathered in pursuit of wisdom discovers they have traded inquiry for the comfort of agreement.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Afro-diasporic traditions — Vodou Candomblé Santería?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.