What is interesting about Braverman is that the Triratna community with which she is affiliated emphasise a meditative practice called metta-bhavana, which basically consists of radiating loving-kindness to all sentient beings.*
Additionally, a fundamental ethical precept that they are meant to adhere to is that of ahimsa or ‘non-violence’ when it comes to those aforementioned beings.
Quite how all that finds expression in Braverman’s Rwandan dream, as well as her view that human rights may be set aside in some circumstances, might seem somewhat mystifying, until the similarities between her thinking and certain political views that were espoused by this character are taken into consideration:
British-born guru Sangharakshita was mired in allegations of abuse for years. Now it seems the scandal in his wealthy order went far wider than previously acknowledged
amp.theguardian.com
Hopefully, someone in the media will highlight this eventually, as all they have done so far is point out that she is a member of this organisation. They need to delve more deeply.
*A category that excludes Truss, of course.
