Category Archives: Discussion

Koan for a Sannyasin

Democracy and Autocracy; is there any difference for a Sannyasin? Shantam states: As one looks at the period of Sannyas during Osho´s life time, the large majority of people who took sannyas were from the developed countries of the world, … Continue reading

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Important Questions about the Ranch answered

Questions from SannyasNews.  Answers from Jayananda, Sheela’s second husband who was with her for the Ranch period. 1. To what extent do you see Sheela as villain/ victim? Sheela was a victim of stress and the ego.  She did not … Continue reading

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An Enlightened Society ?

An Enlightened Society as explored by Maitreya Society is the sum of its parts. An enlightened society means that enlightenment is the highest value and everyone is consciously working towards spiritual awakening. This was the case for the 4,000 years … Continue reading

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The Secretary who never was: Osho and Dharm Joyti

Joyti tells a story about when she was traveling around India with Osho in the early days. It shows you dont have to be the Secretary if asked!  Pity some of the later ones who filled this role also knew … Continue reading

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Subhuti into Second Edition

Anand Subhuti’s book, “My dance with a Madman” is being republished in a second edition within a year. . It has not been much approved of by the Pune authorities  ….  sannyasnews has published a few extracts from it and … Continue reading

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