Two writers, Nityaprem and Madhuri, reflect on their experiences of open minds, open borders, and open hearts, in the larger Osho world
Shailendra points out the importance Osho gives to the sound OM, the essence of existence and gateway to inner silence and bliss
To conclude her series of articles on Synchronicity, Phoebe refers to Osho’s words on the symbolism of the cross representing the horizontal and the vertical states of consciousness
Part 3 of Phoebe’s series, Synchronicity: a Wake-up Call; “We live in a meaning-laden and purposeful universe, a cosmos coherent with our deepest spiritual and moral aspirations.”
“Just as Drugs, Sex and Rock ‘n’ Roll were popular in the 60s, inquiry about The End is a popular topic among my generation of Boomers,” writes Rico Provasoli
Insights by Amrita Suha. “A sweet joyful old age is mischievously stinging the top of my mouth and is patiently leading me to continue to explore the world within and without with an attentive and amused gaze!”
Rico Provasoli: The still, small voice within has been promised to lead us out of confusion, into clarity. But how can we be certain that this voice is guiding us, not beguiling us?
Rico Provasoli writes, “My goal is living in the house of joy. And how I get there, for me anyway, is by walking the path of gratitude.”
“When did I give away my voice? That voice of curiosity. The capacity to question everything I was told that ‘this is the way things are’?” asks Rico Provasoli.
Which image of our human potential, of our dignity as human beings, do I see emerging from his tales? asks Shanti. (Part 3 of 5)
Kiran, a Glaswegian at home in America! “As a Brit, and as a person of color with an accent, I was in an interesting position to observe and ask questions.”
In ‘A portrait of human dignity’ Shanti reports on his present understanding of what it means to be human (Part 1 of 5).
Insights by Upchara on “Not knowing” (the “Boh?” for an Italian child) and the question “Why?” – with a short intro by Punya.
Samvado’s insights on the question: ‘What are the seed points that lead men to rape or abuse women and young girls?’
Marion Atmo’s insights on meditation and illness; “I discovered that so many activities and responsibilities I thought were essential, were not.”
George reflects on a quote from the Bible and how it has influenced our disrespectful attitude towards nature.
Divakar reflects on ecology and climate change, and asks: “This beautiful planet is changing. The climate is changing. What does the future hold for humanity?”
Prabhat ponders how two groups of people look at, seemingly, the same occurrences and see diametrically different things.
Anando writes, “That was… a wonderful breakthrough. I stopped struggling and started enjoying watching my crazy mind, and then quite unexpectedly I started falling into silent gaps.”
Anam reflects on the importance of our outer appearance. “People prefer to make a positive impact on themselves, rather than trying to impress others.”
Jamie’s ways of finding a balance on the razor’s edge, while giving more attention to the light than to the dark.