It's probably clear to some folks that my knowledge of the various gurus I comment on doesn't go very deep. This is absolutely true, but it's a feature of my critique's focus as much as it is my laziness. I am most concerned with the image a guru presents to the world by way of their marketing materials. A deep survey of their literature is not required. It's all about what the guru is saying to the world about themselves, either directly or by way of the institutional mythology of their organization.
That said, Byron Katie seems like a nice enough gal. I didn't think much of her org either way until I caught wind of the content of her "School," a weeklong retreat that seems a bit strange to a more conventionally-thinking person. When I retreated from some on my criticism of her programs, I got jumped on by some folks from the Rick Ross message board who are convinced that Katie is running a destructive cult. I maintained my position that it's not, although there does appear to be some of the same personality elevation issues that can scotch a guru's efficacy at helping to foster nondual understanding.
I'll leave it to whomever is interested to continue the discussion here. I will say there are some features of her movement that are somewhat culty, although I'm not convinced she meets all eight of Lipson's criteria.
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