Category Archives: Discussion

Spiritual Life and ‘Having Children’

When I lived around Osho, , now all those years ago, I never thought that he approved of ‘having’ children.  I am not sure that ashram policies at the time emanated from him,  which for so called ashramites, encouraged sterilisations.   … Continue reading

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The unimportance of time and physical presence with a Master – after the connection has been established

Many times at SN there are those who are drawn back to the apparent securities of Pune 3, Pune 2 and Pune one, and those blissful thoughts one feels are based largely on the then physical presence of the Master. … Continue reading

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Betrayal of Osho?

“Osho can we betray you?”  Reading around on Sannyasnews, and also on other sites which allow moderated comment,  it seems a common question. Also rival groups of disciples accuse each other of betrayal of Osho.  Quite an accusaiton, and meant … Continue reading

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Tea and Opium and how it shaped the modern world

How the Indian tea trade shaped  the world This article  is from  Justin Rowlatt  www.bbc.com  and first appeared there. This is the extraordinary story of the most ubiquitous and familiar Indian street food of the lot. I say street food, … Continue reading

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Rabiya al-Adabiya

In 1984, whilst still in  Rajneeshpuram,  Osho dictated this book, “Books I have Loved” through his dentist, Devageet. Here is what he said about Rabiya. “I have not yet balanced that heavyweight champion, Blah-Blah Blavatsky. This woman will do it. … Continue reading

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