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Indian Minister claims internet was invented in India thousands of years ago
The statement caused a public and media uproar, with the minister being mocked and ridiculed. But there is much more to this story, writes Bhagawati.
Which is the note?
From Suha's series 'Beware: Slippery.... Sacred Ground - Small flashes of real life': "Which is the note, the frequency that makes the strings of my soul vibrate, that makes me [...]
Sentences and passages cut from Osho’s discourses
Surendra found some passages in Maneesha's book from the eighties, 'Osho: The Buddha for the Future' that throw more light on the 'edited and missing' parts of discourses given by [...]
Two worlds of health divided by one common body
Kaiyum takes a brief look at two radically different approaches to humanity's physical and mental health on a global scale.
And power corrupts absolutely
Excerpt from Deva Abhiyana's recently released book, 'The Long Reach of the Dharma'. "I needed peace of mind – and 30 years – to understand the lessons of Rajneeshpuram. So [...]
Coping with the media coverage
An excerpt from Punya's book On the Edge recounting the time she was filing press clippings: "Most of my friends had no idea of what was going on in the media and would not have [...]
Lakes, dams and new buildings in a ‘non-existent’ town
On her second visit to Rajneeshpuram, Punya discovers the many changes that were made during her 9-month absence, and wonders how suddenly a city could be disincorporated and [...]
A good opportunity
A short story narrated to Anuragi by Vishnu who, as a 23-year-old, met Osho in October 1972 in Mt. Abu where he took three photographs, published here for the first time.
Billy Graham, chauvinist
Marc looks at Billy Graham's life, purpose and impact he had on former leading statesmen and many other followers - and also quotes what Osho says about him.
Everything is always here
Deeva shares with us the last precious moments with her dying mother, experienced together with her father, beloved Premdas and other family members.
The shift from head to heart
Devopama's contribution to the book, Past the Point of No Return, a collection of stories about how sannyasins came to meet Osho.
Craniosacral Biodynamics – Benefits and Accreditation
In this second part of the interview with Punya, Bhadrena talks about the benefits of this therapy method, about embryology and the advantages her students get thanks to the recent [...]
Riding the storm: Does the sun trigger hurricanes and social uprising?
What do the activities of our sun have to do with the increase in extreme weather, public scandals, mass tragedies and social unrest that we are experiencing? Therese Wade is [...]
Osho in Jalandhar, 1967 – 1968
A series of unpublished photos taken during Osho's early travels, from Satish's precious photo album. They were scanned in by Anuragi for us to share.
Pune, 13 February 2010
Chinmaya remembers the bombing of the German Bakery in Pune, India, a popular meeting point of sannyasins, and his Jhuni Benefit Concert that happened at the same time.
Relationships: why so many problems?
Vasumati explores the causes of our relationship problems and maintains that we can use our relationships as a way to wake up.
Romantic love
An excerpt from the book 'Tantric Dating' by Dhyan Shaida (Catherine Auman): "Romantic love prefers to be unrequited, causing a desire for someone you can’t have so bad you want [...]
When I was a man
Madhuri's adventures while impersonating men to understand and discover their power. She also describes the meditation called Hara Burn. "I enjoyed myself so very much, to feel so [...]
Osho can’t give promises
Ageh Bharti recalls the preparations for Osho's move from Jabalpur to Mumbai, during which Osho spoke about promises.
Intuition and Spontaneity
An excerpt from Meera's posthumously published book, Dancing into the Unknown: Osho Painting and Art Therapy: "If you’re in tune with this present moment, opening to it, [...]
Where are all the aliens?
A question that is being raised again and again is, "Are we the only living things in the universe?" The Fermi Paradox explained in simple terms in this animated video.
Osho loves to go fast
Another excerpt from Deva Peter’s successful book, ’93 Rolls-Royces’.
American actress Meghan Markle has successfully landed a starring role as ‘Harry’s Princess’ but is it worth the price?
Subhuti discusses a Type Three for our series: Enneagram Famous Figures.
Dancing to stay together
Anand Maitrey, aka Maadhyam, is Kul Bhushan's 13 year-old grandson. He is all for dancing so a family can bond in bliss.
Oneness
"The sense of oneness has no effect other than a deep and vast knowing of who/what 'I' am. Rather than a physical body, which is merely a necessity for this incarnation and [...]
Craniosacral Biodynamics – How and why does it work?
In this first part of an interview, Bhadrena talks to Punya about her passion and life-work, its history, what happens in a session and what the practitioners are trained to do, [...]
The Golden Charan Kamal
Kul Bhushan recalls the time when a cast of Osho's feet was made, from which twelve metal sculptures were created which were given by Osho to several disciples.
Iceland and its enchanting caves
This island in the North Atlantic Ocean was first inhabited by Nordic and Celtic people in the 9th century CE. It is not well known that it harbours magic caves, writes Bhagawati.
An ocean of light and love
Tantra teacher Radha gives an answer on video to "Can you speak about Osho as an 'ordinary' man?" (with Italian translation). Radha was one of the first mediums for Osho in [...]
Thief of love: the river
From Suha's series 'Beware: Slippery.... Sacred Ground - Small flashes of real life'. "Once I used to ask myself what I wanted and where I wanted to go. ... Then I understood that [...]
Tribes are on the way out
Surendra casts a critical eye at the behaviour, rules and norms of tribes and families and their enslavement of the individual. He states, "The tribe is the collective version of [...]
Sensorial Awakening
Tantra teacher Sarita on the importance of discovering, and letting go into our senses. An introduction to the Tantra Festival, that will be held on Corfu in June 2018.
Sex, Religion and Life
Laherubhai writes about Osho's controversial discourses in Mumbai. “It happened that Osho managed to get work done through me for which I had no knowledge, experience or skill. [...]
Universality
Humanity’s way of life has become lethal to itself and nature, writes Iam Saums. He also insists that we are not victims of our circumstances but have extraordinary opportunities [...]
Buttons of Gold
Priya writes: "It’s the season for contemplations of what really matters. I was surprised by what arose as I sat with pen and open notebook."
Osho’s first visit to Ludhiana
Ageh Bharti remembers Osho giving several public talks and private interviews, among them a meeting with acclaimed poet Bachchan who also made a prophecy about Osho's destiny.
A Heart Person?
Subhuti remembers when, on his first day, he walked into the ashram main office and 'met' Laxmi.
Merry Christmas! Merry Krishna!
Kul Bhushan looks into the mounting evidence of many curious similarities between Jesus Christ and Krishna.
Oh Lord in Heaven
Marc's rude awakening when he found out as a child that he was duped to believe in the existence of a Father in heaven.
The echo chamber
The effect, that an echo chamber has, reinforces a person's own present world view, making it seem more correct and more universally accepted than it really is, says Marc in his [...]
Zen Walking
Zen Walking - this meditation was recently held for the first time at Oshodham, Delhi, with enthusiastic participants. Kul Bhushan reports about their experiences.
Remembering Laxmi
Several friends share moments with Laxmi.
“Take sannyas,” Laxmi said
Fatima recalls her meetings with Laxmi who nudged her to take sannyas and later, to help write a book about her.
Death. Again. And Awareness.
Lokita's insights on death while seeing her father go: "Standing next to his lifeless form, once again I was ... in awe of the mystery of life and death, the mystery of who we [...]
Gossip
In these times of fake news, gossip and chatter on Twitter and Facebook I am reminded of what Osho said on gossip in the ‘good old commune times’, writes Marc.
Osho visits a bistro
An excerpt from Chapter 2, Life Awakening Center (Jivan Jagruti Kendra) of Laherubhai's book 'Blessed Moments with Osho'.
What is cancer?
Grahi presents an in-depth look at what causes cancer, why it is so widespread and lists remedies and treatments in detail.
Slaughterbots
Small drones that neatly fit in the palm of a hand can be unleashed at the push of a button and will unfailingly find their target - humans. They are killer robots, writes [...]
There is something more… What is it?
Rafia Morgan, one of the world's top group facilitators and co-creator of the Path of Love process, talks about his work on video.
Only the one who dissolves, will gain!
In chapter 1 of ‘Blessed Moments with Osho’, Laherubhai writes about seeing and hearing Osho for the first time at Cross Maidan, Mumbai.
