Quick notes by Punya about Svagito’s online workshop, Dealing with Dissociation and Denial.
A caravan holiday on a Scottish island – by Punya.
Miten talks to Punya on his album ‘Devotee’ and the recently-released ‘Deva Premal – The Essential Collection 1998-2020’.
The newly-launched web and mobile app, by Deva Premal and Miten and team, for mantra lovers – by Punya.
Punya’s time as a Twinkie – with excerpts from her book, On the Edge.
Punya writes of her time working in the Twinkie’s office in Rajneeshpuram – from her book, On the Edge.
Rajendra talks to Punya about his mobile sculptures that were shown in Corfu Buddha Hall a short while ago.
Chintan talks to Punya about his early life, his studies, meeting Osho, making cheese in the Pune ashram, and his farming experience on the Ranch.
Punya remembers an event in Edinburgh, Scotland (where else if we talk about ghosts?)
Punya had a sneak preview of Deva Premal’s latest album, to be launched Friday, 12th June.
As online events are not coming to an end very soon, Punya has put together another update, inviting friends to comment on their experiences with these new tools.
A quick update about what can be done or watched when in lockdown – by Punya.
Staying connected, supporting each other, meditating together and learning about ourselves via the internet – by Punya.
Punya reviews Siddhena’s book that is being launched today, 18th January 2020 in Tokyo; “A treasure trove… packed with insights, suggestions and projects.”
The French holistic platform, run by Shantidharm and Khirad, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary. Many more anniversaries will be celebrated this year…
Thoughts, or rather no-thoughts, while driving a car – by Punya.
Punya recently experienced Nisarg running a 5-day workshop in Corfu: “…such a good teacher!”
Second part of Punya’s interview with pianist and composer Nadama.
Nadama talks to Punya about his journey to music and to meeting Osho. (Part 1)
Punya’s interview with Nisarg continues on the subject of Human Design: why it is important to experience one’s chart and not only receive information about it; about the Strategy of the type called Generator; about Emotional and Spleenic Authority.
Exciting news: the Osho TLV Meditation Centre in Tel Aviv, Israel, opened end of last month with a big celebration and champagne. (Lani talked to Punya via WhatsApp)
Osho News was invited to a preview of the webshop for reproductions of Padma’s work, and to pose a few questions to the artist.
An interview with Padma about her life as an artist, and in more detail, painting on Japanese screens covered in silver or gold leaf.
Last week has seen two private screenings of Lakshen’s fresh-off-the-press documentary here in Corfu. A few notes and impressions by Punya (and friends).
Punya participated in ‘a transforming healing process’ with laughter, crying and silence.
Punya interviews Nisarg on her favourite subject: Human Design. Part one is about finding our own inner authority to become more relaxed and centred.
A Meditation Centre in Israel in the making – Lani talks to Punya about the Tel Aviv project.
A small community and holistic venue in Portugal for health, relaxation and meditation, run by Pujari and Luisa.
Final part of ‘In the West’: Shivananda continues his storytelling while Punya asks the questions.
Part three of ‘In the West’: Shivananda makes the best out his compulsory three weeks in the Swiss military service.
Part two of chapter ‘In the West’: Shivananda is court-martialled when he shows up for the mandatory annual Swiss army service dressed in orange and wearing the mala.
Part one of Shivananda’s next selection of short stories, ‘In the West’: here he talks about returning to Switzerland to find a job as Osho had told him to do.
Karunesh answers Punya’s questions about his favourite albums, the way he composes, how Osho has influenced his life and why he has chosen Hawaii as his home. (Part 2 of 2)
Punya reviews Shastro’s recently released album – live improvisations on bansuri, a string of jewels that takes one right inside.
An insider’s account of an encounter group, with an unexpected transformation through processes that would appear horrifying when watched from the outside – by Shivananda.
Suruchi tells Punya her life story on a leisurely afternoon, fortified with tea and biscuits; “This man [Osho] was saying things that I knew really deep in my heart.”
Shivananda takes sannyas in February 1978, and Osho gives him his new name.
On a mild autumn’s afternoon, in Corfu, Shivananda tells Punya how he came to Osho.
Chaitanya Keerti and Kul Bhushan report on the launch of Punya’s book, held during the Guru Purnima Celebration at Osho Dham in Delhi.
Punya recalls the events around one of the Master’s Day celebrations in Rajneeshpuram. Excerpted from her book, ‘On the Edge’.
A review by Roshani of ‘On the Edge’ by Yoga Punya. The book has been re-published in India and will be launched on 27th July on the occasion of the Guru Purnima Celebrations at Oshodham in Delhi.
An excerpt from chapter 5 of Punya’s ‘On the Edge’. The scene: we are on a rattling bus driving from the Saswad commune down to the Pune ashram to have darshan with Osho.
Swaram’s podcasts continue: interviews with Bhagawati and (separately) with Punya on Osho’s media coverage, his meditations and the music, how they came to Osho and, of course, about Osho News online magazine.
A contemporary new online information site about Osho, the creative result of a group of sannyasins who were with Osho from the seventies on, most of them working for his publications.
Shivananda talks about his first trip to Africa and his adventures with his new, intrepid friend.
Gayan shares moments with Osho…showing robes and dancing in darshan…being a vehicle for Osho’s energy. (Part 2 of 4)
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 been particularly interested in knowing it either.”
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 become ‘illegal’.
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 accreditation of her school.
Swaram and Chetna, after many years of promoting Osho in London, are venturing to South-Asia. Punya asked them for updates about their move.
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, mainly orienting to wholeness and Health.
Several friends share moments with Laxmi.
Sergio Taza’s wonderful piano-playing comes to the fore in this album. A review by Punya.
An article published in the German weekly Stern on August 31, 2017, commented on by Punya.
Flutist Manose answers questions at a gathering during the Gayatri Festival on Corfu in July 2016. “When I was eight, one night I heard a sound come from Boudhanath, the stupa opposite our house. I sat up on my bed in the dark. I heard this amazing sound, amazing… so powerful that I could not sleep the whole night.”
Subodhi’s photographs taken during the 1984 World Festival in Rajneeshpuram, Oregon.
Author and Reiki Master Frank Arjava Petter talks to Punya about the impact his books have had in the Reiki world.
As a tribute for Satyananda, a few excerpts from Punya’s book On the Edge related to him.
Punya meets Savitri and gets a taste of Poi dancing.
…to support ongoing relief and rebuilding efforts after last year’s earthquakes.