Title: The Sacrificed Children of Robert Spatz's Cult Summary (EN): This in-depth article explores the devastating impact of the OKC sect, created by Robert Spatz, on dozens of children subjected to coercive isolation and psychological control. Survivors now speak out after decades of silence. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/les-enfants-sacrifies-de-la-secte-de-robert-spatz/
Title: French Judiciary Targets OKC Cult Leader Robert Spatz Summary (EN): Following his Belgian conviction, Robert Spatz now faces renewed judicial scrutiny in France. This article summarizes the allegations and the ongoing investigation into the decades-long abuses within OKC. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/en/french-judiciary-targets-okc-cult-leader-robert-spatz/
Title: OKC in Numbers – A Conservative Estimate Summary (EN): This post attempts to quantify the scope of the abuses and the number of child victims across four generations raised under OKC's influence. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/la-okc-en-chiffres-estimation-conservatoire/
Title: Let’s Unite Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Summary (EN): A broader message of alliance between survivors of OKC and feminist movements, calling for concrete action against systemic violence. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/luttons-ensemble-contre-les-violences-sexistes-et-sexuelles/
Title: Testimony of Ricardo Mendes on OKC Summary (EN): Ricardo Mendes shares his personal experience growing up in the OKC community, the long journey toward truth and justice, and his role in advocating for other survivors. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/temoignage-de-ricardo-mendes-sur-la-derive-sectaire-dokc/
Title: Evening of Support – "Rivière de Feu" Summary (EN): A collective event blending art, memory, and testimony to support the fight for justice and give voice to those who lived through OKC’s coercive system. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/riviere-de-feu-soiree-de-soutien-a-lassociation-chardons-bleus/
Title: From Control to Courage – 4 Generations of Survivors Summary (EN): Contextual overview of how children were born and raised under OKC's rule, spanning four generations, with long-lasting psychological consequences. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/contexte-4-generations-de-victimes-une-centaine-denfants-okc/
Title: Debate – From Coercion to Recovery Summary (EN): A televised debate discussing how individuals recover from cult-like control, featuring testimonies from former OKC members and expert insights. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/debat-victimes-de-sectes-de-lemprise-a-la-reconstruction/
Title: A Fund for Victims’ Aid Summary (EN): This article calls for the creation of a fund dedicated to supporting survivors of spiritual and sectarian abuse with legal, psychological, and professional reintegration resources. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/appel-a-la-creation-dun-fonds-de-dotation-pour-laide-aux-victimes-dabus/
Title: September 2024 Hearing Summary Summary (EN): A procedural update from the court hearing involving the French investigation into OKC, outlining the current judicial status and next steps. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/compte-rendu-11-09-2024/
Title: Testimony – Rosa on OKC Summary (EN): Rosa recounts years of isolation, control, and psychological distress under OKC. Her powerful testimony is part of a growing movement to expose the truth. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/temoignage-de-rosa-dans-la-okc-tortures-privations-violences-sexuelles/
Title: Superpause – Survivors Speak Summary (EN): In this video interview, survivors recount their childhood in the sect and reflect on what helped them escape and rebuild. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/2023-la-secte-okc-ils-racontent-leur-vie-dans-la-secte-bouddhiste-belge-superpause/
Title: Arte Documentary – Buddhism , The Law of Silence Summary (EN): A detailed look into Tibetan Buddhism’s silence around problematic figures. Includes links to the Arte documentary investigating silence and complicity. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/bouddhisme-tibetain-la-loi-du-silence-arte-documentaire/
Title: Ricardo’s Testimony – Life in the Harmful OKC Community Summary (EN): Ricardo details his childhood within OKC, the psychological conditioning he endured, and the ongoing efforts to break the silence through public testimony and legal action. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/laffaire-okc-temoignage-de-ricardo-dans-la-secte-nuisible-ogyen-kunzang-choling/
Title: How to Leave a Harmful Sectarian Community Summary (EN): A survivor shares the complex emotional and logistical challenges of leaving a sect-like environment, and what support was essential in building a new life. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/comment-sortir-dune-communaute-en-pleine-derive-sectaire-nuisible/
Title: In the Grip of the OKC Guru Summary (EN): This article examines how Robert Spatz gained and maintained control over followers, and how his image as a spiritual guide concealed a deeply harmful reality. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/les-derives-sectaires-dans-les-griffes-du-gourou-okc/
Title: RTBF-TIPIK: They Grew Up in the OKC Sect Summary (EN): A television documentary by RTBF captures testimonies from adults who spent their childhoods in OKC. It reveals the lasting effects of psychological pressure and isolation. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/rtbf-tipik-ils-ont-grandi-dans-la-secte-okc/
Title: Forgotten Children – RTBF Investigative Documentary Summary (EN): This in-depth TV investigation explores the hidden lives of children raised in spiritual communities in Europe, with a focus on the OKC case. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/video-les-enfants-oublies-devoir-denquete-rtbf/
Title: Podcast: Victim of a Harmful Spiritual Community Summary (EN): Ricardo shares his story on the Code Source podcast, discussing the control mechanisms within OKC and the path to rebuilding his life. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/podcast-victime-des-derives-dune-communaute-bouddhiste/
Title: Podcast: A Childhood Under Control Summary (EN): A deeply personal podcast chronicling childhood experiences in OKC, the silence that followed, and the importance of reclaiming one's voice. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/podcast-une-enfance-sous-emprise/
Title: What is OKC in 3 Minutes Summary (EN): A concise video introduction to the Ogyen Kunzang Chöling group, its origins, and how its spiritual facade masked systemic manipulation. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/la-okc-pour-ogyen-kunzang-choling-en-3-minutes/
Title: The Buddhist Sect that Abused Its Children Summary (EN): A video report by Dissecte exploring the hidden history of OKC. Survivors explain how religious beliefs were twisted to justify systemic control. Link: https://chardonsbleus.org/okc-la-secte-bouddhiste-qui-a-abuse-de-ses-enfants/