Posing in his Speedo, his chiseled dancer’s body the very epitome of a Greek Adonis, Michel was a charismatic teacher who transmitted “The Knowing” to a group of 150-200 followers in weekly sessions in West Hollywood in the mid- to late 80s. At the height of the yuppie era, a cult flourished around him, living together 24/7 and calling themselves The Buddhafield. The cult members were decidedly not