Quality Time: The Equivocal Return of Lizzie Borden
Bhagawati reviewed S D Anugyan's recently published book which she read in one go as she was unable to put it down.
Donna, at Cassie’s Milk Party
An excerpt from Anugyan's latest book 'Quality Time: The Equivocal Return of Lizzie Borden'.
A life of Zen: Ryōkan, the great fool
Surendra's portrait of the inspiring rebel monk who totally abandoned the rigid Zen organisation of his day, interspersed with delightful poems Ryōkan wrote along on his path.
That’s how Zen people work
Ryokan must have loved bamboo tremendously because he sings about it in many songs; he paints bamboo in many paintings, says Osho.
Ryōkan forgot to get food
"Each moment is so full of blessings, each moment is such an eternity of joy, each moment is such a dance of beauty," concludes Osho.
The retired surgeon
"Every child comes with tremendous energy and potential, but the whole of society around the child starts moulding him, giving him ideals", states Osho.
Summer Solstice: In the Air
A poem by Laurie.
You want a meaning to life?
A poem by Jeff Foster.
Everything is done to remain young as long as possible
Q: Beloved Osho, In Western society, at least, youth is considered to be everything, and to a certain extent, it seems this is as it should be if we are to continue growing in every dimension of life.
You cannot be aware of what I am intending to do
Osho explains, "The India that you know, I have already left... But for whomsoever wants to seek and search and be, India still provides the best climate - spiritual climate, I mean."
Behold the noble pigeon
...because they are not as stupid as we think.
Tsunami from heaven
Mother Nature's beautiful and mysterious ways shown in time-lapse footage. Published by RT on June 17, 2018.
Sacred movements – Gurdjieff’s approach
Chandrakala, former Osho Humaniversity staff member, highlights her personal experiences with Gurdjieff’s major work to awaken consciousness.
The power of mindful sex
Satya Puja aka Diane Richardson appears on TEDx in Linz, Austria, giving a warm and captivating talk how sex can bring healing and connection to one's relationship.
Suicide or sannyas
As a sannyasin, one has to learn the art of meditating and creating distance from the mind that is suicidal, writes Keerti in The Asian Age. Published on June 14, 2018.
Meditation is not an instant coffee
People are hard pressed for time, in particular when it comes to devoting space to meditation, writes Keerti in this excerpt. Published in Happy Ho.
Unconscious meditative time
In meditation the mind unclutters, experiences are digested, and the overload disappears, leaving the mind fresh and young and clear and clean, states Osho.
Astrology is an investigation
...into the possibility that changes in the universe have also been recorded in man, states Osho.
Mandalas, landscape photography and digital art
An exhibition in Berne, Switzerland, by Chandra, Veeno and David Thorner - open till June 29, 2018.
Podcasts are ‘in’
Swaram from Love Osho started interviewing sannyasins and publishing the talks as podcasts on his website. Everybody is listening! Here the links to the first 6 interviews.
Live free!
A Cup of Tea (105)
You cannot be aware of what I am intending to do
Osho explains, "The India that you know, I have already left... But for whomsoever wants to seek and search and be, India still provides the best climate - spiritual climate, I mean."
Busted in India
A true story about three and a half years in an Indian prison by Mark O'Brien, aka Swami Alok Preetam; reviewed by Carolyn Boniface.
Arrival in gaol
Excerpt from the book, Busted in India, by Mark O'Brien, aka Swami Alok Preetam.
Rajneeshpuram, An Experiment to Provoke God
Viramo's review on this "even-handed, skillfully produced movie originally made for public television." Written, directed, produced and co-edited by Deva Michael, it was first shown on KCTS (Seattle) in 1993. Now available as DVD or via streaming.
Molly’s Game
A film review my Madhuri: "An entertaining diversion into a life you don’t want to live. Well-crafted, suspenseful, but most of all cautionary..."
Suicide or sannyas
As a sannyasin, one has to learn the art of meditating and creating distance from the mind that is suicidal, writes Keerti in The Asian Age. Published on June 14, 2018.
Journalist Anke Richter goes inside the cult of Netflix’s Wild Wild Country
Inspired by the docuseries Wild Wild Country, Anke Richter visits Osho International Resort in Pune and writes about her experiences during a week's stay. Published in stuff, New Zealand, on June 10, 2018.
Monkey business
Charlene, Lorraine's younger sister, realises that she has grown hair between her legs.
Hiking along
Alastair and Hamish were hiking through the Scottish Highlands.
