"I am not the least surprised by these allegations. On the occasions I have met Mr Dukes, I have been struck by his arrogance, misogyny and vindictive behaviour, indeed I was even more amazed that a man so full of hatred was regarded as a spiritual leader. I have also found that power obsession, egotism, machismo, hypocrisy, back-stabbing and a general disrespect for women pervades MKA." (London)

"Following recent revelations concerning the unacceptable behaviour of T Dukes I herewith terminate my membership of the Cheirological Society" (Norfolk)

"I will send my resignation off tomorrow in the hope that Mr Dukes will realise what damage he has done to the Cheirological Society" (West Country)

"(Sexual energy) is an energy that should be feared because it is so powerful and has been known to bring down many a great mind" (Overseas)

"It was creditable to make the decision that you did. The lesson is that any 'guru' who is not himself under constraint by a superior is liable to exploit others." (London)

"I have sent a letter to Mr Dukes resigning from the Cheirological Society. I feel that what Mr Dukes has been up to makes him a hypocrite of the highest order, posing as a teacher of spirituality and Buddhism." (London)

"Then the letter from T Dukes arrived. I don't know, and don't want to know the details, but it is very hard to think that this could have been written by a spiritual leader of any merit. The 'cult' aspect that he appears to be trying to project onto you is a particularly distasteful image. I'll be sending in my resignation." (London)

"A spiritual leader has both a noble countenance and demeanour; they live what they teach. They show loving kindness, and they don't get involved sexually with their students." (London)

"This has obviously been a difficult decision but there is no doubt in my mind that it is the correct decision." (West Country)

"That man is too horrible for words and I can only say thank goodness it has all come out into the open." (West Country)

"...the monkey business going on with the so-called spiritual teacher Mr Dukes at his 'Kongoryuji' didn't surprise me in the least. When I first saw his handprints, straight away I thought it was some pervert or sicko." (Overseas)

"We were shocked at the statements we received but actually it only confirmed what some of us had deduced from looking at his hands when he sat at our table at the annual dinner." (London)

"Ever since I encountered your organisations I have repeatedly heard stories about you participating in what undoubtedly falls under the category of 'sensuous misconduct'. What appals me most is that you have carried out your behaviour whilst pretending to be a spiritual teacher. On a cosmic scale I believe that the evil of this is so great as to be beyond my comprehension." (Norfolk)