Jaime Gomez, the founder of the Buddhafield cult, used parlor tricks and mental manipulation to control his followers. Despite allegations of tax evasion and sexually predatory behavior, Gomez has faced no criminal charges or consequences. The Buddhafield cult is reportedly still operating in Hawaii, with Gomez continuing to lead the group.
The third episode of the Netflix documentary series How to Become a Cult Leader focuses on Buddhafield founder Jaime Gomez. Born in Venezuela, Gomez moved to Hollywood to break out as an actor. But with his acting dreams going nowhere, he resorted to holding mental sway over innocent youngsters in the 1980s, forming his cult. Gomez resorted to parlor tricks and mental manipulation to convince followers to do his bidding. Described as a “chiseled charlatan," Jaime Gomez was also involved in tax evasion and sexually predatory behavior.
The year 2006 offered a major blow to Jaime Gomez's rise to power,...
The third episode of the Netflix documentary series How to Become a Cult Leader focuses on Buddhafield founder Jaime Gomez. Born in Venezuela, Gomez moved to Hollywood to break out as an actor. But with his acting dreams going nowhere, he resorted to holding mental sway over innocent youngsters in the 1980s, forming his cult. Gomez resorted to parlor tricks and mental manipulation to convince followers to do his bidding. Described as a “chiseled charlatan," Jaime Gomez was also involved in tax evasion and sexually predatory behavior.
The year 2006 offered a major blow to Jaime Gomez's rise to power,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Shawn S. Lealos, Shaurya Thapa
- ScreenRant
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