The green death revolution
Inspiring and illuminating presentation of how to bypass the conservative funeral industry and how to come to terms with the reality of having one's dead body disposed of. Bhagawati has the latest on body recycling.
Seven-plus wonders of sustainability
Here is Alan Durning's list - and some more - put together by Donella H. Meadows.
My soul is from elsewhere
A deeply reflective poem by Rumi (1207-1273) exploring the soul is read to accompany the Bagong Silang documentary about a community that inhabits a cemetery in Manila, Philippines.
Osho on Reincarnation
Osho says, "... the whole idea of reincarnation is a misconception."
Patterns in the flow
Sarlo writes about a unique discovery in Osho's Hindi books - hidden messages in subtitles that Shailendra helped to find.
Meeting Harada Tangen Roshi in Obama, Japan
Srajan recollects his travels and life in Japan during the early seventies, and the impact meeting Harada Tangen Roshi had on his life.
Murals of Tibet
Thousand years of Tibetan masterpieces revealed for the first time. Writer and photographer Thomas Laird’s 10-year project records crumbling Buddhist murals before they are lost. Published in The Guardian on May 6, 2018.
The Rubáiyát – history’s most luxurious book of poetry
In 1909, two London bookbinders were commissioned to create a book that would become one of the most bedazzling the world had beheld. Joobin Bekhrad reveals how it ended up at the bottom of the Atlantic – and how it still influences today. Published on BBC on January 11, 2018.
You are already there, where you needed to be
Our beloved Master, When you say each evening during the meditation, "Go in, go deeper and deeper like an arrow to your center," is it that there is actually nowhere to go and nothing to do because we are already in?
Tomorrow you may have to celebrate alone
Our beloved Master, I can't remember when you last paused to look at your watch to decide whether to speak further or not. Does that mean we have been juicier to be with lately?
Stephen Hawking’s multiverse finale
Prof Stephen Hawking's final research paper suggests that our Universe may be one of many similar to our own, writes Pallab Ghosh on BBC News. Published on May 2, 2018.
Out there are other worlds, there are many universes
Osho states, "It is felt deeply that this earth is going to die soon; that is why there is so much search to go beyond this earth."
The shocking news
In the third and final part, Svagito organises the transport of Meera's body and hears a first report from the police investigation.
Saying goodbye to Meera
In the first part of Svagito’s recollections, we followed him and Meera on their adventure in South Africa up to the fatal dive. In this part Svagito tells of the many decisions he had to make to take care of her body.
On The Road Again
We ask Milarepa what drives him to go yet again on tour with his One Sky Band and with Steven Walters and Sudhananda.
Meera Art Festival and Exhibition
Painting exhibition and events on creativity and self-expression in Diessen am Ammersee, Germany, May 25–27, 2018 (10 am to 9.30 pm).
A rather special kind of loving
Christo sent us an article by Bernard Levin that appeared in the British 'Times', describing the events that occurred in Buddha Hall on 22nd May 1980, and recounts his memories.
Osho’s surprise visit in hospital
Two instances where Osho asks about and comments on Laherubhai's health - excerpts from chapter 22 of Laherubhai's book 'Blessed Moments with Osho'.
Losing their religion
Young Turkish people are rejecting Islam, writes Selin Girit, BBC News, Istanbul. Published on May 10, 2018.
Losing my religion
Official video of the Grammy Award-winning 'Losing My Religion' from R.E.M.’s critically-acclaimed, 1991 album, 'Out Of Time'.
Witnessing is the key
Ojas wrote about his life-changing experiences, from his first Dynamic Meditation, living in the ashram in Pune and commune in Rajneeshpuram, to the recent interviews he gave after the Wild Wild Country craze unfolded in the Netherlands.
Through twists and turns to find my real passion
Maria-Carin's life story; from Czechoslovakia to Germany, Ko Hsuan in England; on to India, Italy and Australia, her home now where she cooks and dances - and is writing a cookbook.
Zen master Lin Chi was dying
Osho speaks on death as "... a peaceful acceptance, a loving entry into the unknown, a joyful goodbye to old friends, to the old world. There should not be any tragedy in it."
God asks his angels where he could hide from people
Osho says in this anecdote: "Then an old angel came close to him and whispered in his ear, 'The only place man may never think of is within his own heart. You just sit there…'"
‘Wild, Wild Country’: How this holocaust survivor became Guru Osho’s right hand
She survived the Holocaust, lived on a kibbutz, helped to produce 'The Godfather', and finally found satisfaction as a follower of the guru Osho. Her role in the hit Netflix documentary is merely a cameo, but Françoise Ruddy lived a life worthy of its own miniseries, write Ofer Aderet and Omer Shubert. Published in Haaretz, May 17, 2018
Osho in Oregon 1985
Archive documentary on Rajneeshpuram following Osho's and Sheela's arrests. Broadcast originally in October 1985 by KGW 8, the NBC TV affiliate in Portland, Oregon.
I have to speak a different language
Osho answers the question: Osho, you are quoted as being here to proclaim a new tradition, not to perpetuate the old. Why is this, and how do you see the future?
I am responsible for whatever happened – because you are fast asleep
Osho takes the responsibility for what happened in Rajneeshpuram and says, "...this is my deepest longing: that Sheela and her group should be forgiven."
Osho inspired my movie scenes, says Subhash Ghai
Movie producer Subhash Ghai gave an interview to Press Trust of India at the Cannes Film Festival 2018 about his new movie project. Published in The Tribune on May 17, 2018.
Cannes 2018: Subhash Ghai presents ‘Osho, Lord of the Full Moon’
A new Osho movie is in the works, declared producer Subhash Gai and director, Lakshen Sucameli. Amrita Tanna reports from the Cannes Film Festival 2018 in BizAsia on May 15, 2018. (New working title, 'Osho: The Other Side of the Ocean')
Horoscope June 2018
Uranus in Taurus will make life quite uncomfortable and will cause or reinforce in many people a feeling of being uprooted; actual relaxation can only be achieved if we look beyond the habitual and seek our backing in truth, states Sitara.
Astrology is an investigation
...into the possibility that changes in the universe have also been recorded in man, states Osho.
Lethal food
A dietician addresses a large audience in Chicago.
Blue silk pajamas
Arnold calls home to his wife, Claire.
Reality beyond the obvious
A poem by Amareesh.
Exit
A music track by Amareesh, with Simant on keyboard.
