On the morning of what he calls his “real final awakening,” Adyashanti wrote the following to one of his teachers, Zen master Jakusho Kwong Roshi:
“You are a man on the earth, a woman on the earth; enjoy this gift of God! In deep gratefulness, sing the song, dance the dance that is waiting deep inside your being to be expressed. Be creative. Flower,” comments Osho.
… with the 272 steps leading up to the Batu Caves (a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor) painted in a dazzling array of colours. Published on BBC on September 1, 2018.
An essay by Marc and Bhagawati on the famous American avant-garde novelist, poet, playwright and art collector, Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 – July 27, 1946).
In this particular excerpt from a discourse, Osho speaks about Gertrude Stein’s final moments before dying, when “she flowered in this koan.”
Short video excerpt from an interview given by Ma Yoga Laxmi to an INT office man in the seventies in Pune.
Danseuse and performing artist Zia Nath on why she is attracted to ancient art forms, and how Osho influenced her body and mind, reports Anjala Shetty. Published in the Hindustan Times on September 4, 2018.
In answer to a question, Osho says that all boundaries are dissolving in this commune, as it is a meeting of old friends.
Sex still being a touchy and often even taboo subject in many cultures and religions to this day, a mother and daughter from the Punjab have the courage to ask each other various questions about it. Published on BBC on August 31, 2018.
In this essay, Surendra shows with the exquisite poems written by Ryōkan and Teishin a most delicate etheric and intimate love affair between Master and disciple.
On the occasion of the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, Abhishek Yadav recommends two must-read books. Published in Latestly on August 30, 2018.
Farid said, ”I am talking in metaphors. Scissors I don’t need, because scissors cut things apart. A needle I need, because a needle puts things together. I teach love.”
Surendra’s review of a new book based on a series of talks Osho gave in Hindi in 1965, entitled Samadhi Ke Teen Charan.
Amrito Bhattarai, is a businessman living in Ontario, Canada; he is also a meditation host, offering Dynamic at his home in Brampton. Published on Vice Video on August 14, 2018.
In answer to Canadian clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson’s new self-help book, ’12 Rules for Life’, in this satire Australian Kitty Flanagan counters with her own book, ‘488 Rules for Life’ on video. Published by ‘The Weekly’ on August 8, 2018.
In addition to Mars moving forward again, the wonderful Jupiter-Pluto sextile that has accompanied us throughout the year and ensured that we have not lost courage even in the most difficult situations, unfolds its effectiveness especially in the spiritual realm, states Sitara.
Prachi Bari reports on the recent Monsoon Festival at the Osho International Meditation Resort and that apparently there’s no longer any evidence of a Samadhi in the commune. Published in Hindustan Times on August 19, 2018.
Trying to control her frizzy and dry hair, Esmeralda treated her scalp with olive oil before washing it.
“There is a reason for every disease state. It is the body’s attempt at restoring balance,” writes Marco Torres. Published on Wake Up World, on July 31, 2018.
Bruce, in a state of excessive inebriation, rolled up at a fairground rifle range booth and threw down the necessary money.
A new translation of several Hindi discourses given by Osho in Ahmedabad and Mumbai has been published recently, entitled ‘Into the Void’. In an excerpt from this riveting book, we show Osho’s vision for future meditation centers worldwide that will make available all 112 methods of meditation.
Every time I heard Osho talk on the subject of dreams he seemed dismissive of them on all levels – perhaps it was because of that reason, I only dreamt of him twice to my knowledge, writes Anugyan.
Looking at life today, many people might just shrug and say that all negative occurrences have to do with ‘kaliyuga’, the age we find ourselves living in.
Osho explains the four ages the Indian mystics call ‘satyuga’, ‘treta’, ‘dwapar’, and ‘kaliyug’, and declares that darkness and unconsciousness can only be broken by people whose life has become meditation.
Every year, northern India is flooded with men and women in saffron clothes walking through the streets carrying pots suspended on a stick, reports the BBC on August 9, 2018.
Osho relates a story by Lao Tzu where he says, “If you want to survive in this world be like this tree – absolutely useless.”
Millions of commuters descend on India’s railway in Mumbai every day. A special feature of carriages solely dedicated to women, helps avoid male groping, which is still widespread everywhere. Here’s a peak what happens at a random platform during rush hour. Published by the Daily Mail on July 28, 2018.
Widely-read Australian writer, John Howard, reviews Prem Vandan’s (Martin Guinness) new, second book.
Excerpt from Prem Vandan’s new book, The God That You Are: “A god … is empathetic and sympathetic. He has a moral sense of right and wrong and he is concerned with human welfare. These are all positive aspects. Shame, guilt and regret are not.”
Down the centuries religion has been a very serious affair for most of the believers. Being pious or holy became synonymous with seriousness, writes Keerti. Published in Business World, India.
Although street maps by satellite can be a very helpful thing, nobody wants their open entrance or garage visible to those who might plan an unannounced visit with questionable intent. Here’s how you can prevent such elements from intruding, shown with ten easy tips.
Arjuna (John Hogue) writes about mundane and spiritual suicide on the occasion of Anthony Bourdain’s demise. Excerpted from Part 1 of his essay published on HogueProphecy.com on July 27, 2018.
Osho speaks about gratefulness for all that existence is giving: “The mystic said, … I have been trying to wake you up. Existence has given you such precious things and rather than being grateful, you are behaving in such an ugly way.”
In the wake of the Netflix docuseries Wild Wild Country, Shantam Lani, Osho’s World Ambassador and former Rajneeshpuram resident speaks to Tracy Alexander on Israel’s ‘i 24NEWS’. Published on May 28, 2018.
In this essay, Marc explores responsibility and groupthink in the wake of the events in Rajneeshpuram, shown in the docuseries Wild Wild Country.
Osho answers a question about esotericism and says, “Yes! It is an escape from reality into fantasy.”