Sex Cult: The Story of Bhagwan Rajneesh and His Sex Cult’s Bioterror Plot to Take Over Oregon

In this episode of the Compendium, we uncover how the Sex Cult led by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, also known as the Osho movement, nearly took over Antelope, Oregon. We explore the rise of Rajneeshpuram, the Rajneeshee cult's transformation, and Ma Anand Sheela's pivotal role in the Rajneeshee plot that led to the biggest bioterror attack in U.S. history.

Resources and Further Reading

• “Wild Wild Country” (2018) - Documentary series on Netflix:
• “Searching for Sheela” (2021) - Follow-up documentary on Netflix:
• “Building Utopia” - Podcast by Russell King:
• “What it was like to be a child in the commune” - Article in The Guardian
• “A journalist's recent experience at an Osho retreat” - Article in The Guardian

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland

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