Arun: Initiation and it’s importance

In a recent interview Swami Arun of Nepal replied in a distinctive way on the question of Initiation.    How do SN readers respond? When I joined Osho in March 1969 there was no sannyas at that time but we … Continue reading

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Osho and Three Individuals, Lokesh tells the story

During the last week I met three individuals… all of whom had in some way, to a lesser or greater extent, contact with Osho and as a result present three very different takes on Osho and the sannyas movement. By … Continue reading

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The Oregonian, an unconventoinal view from Parmartha

Les Zaitz, a long time journalist with the Oregonian newspaper invited sannyasins to respond some two years ago to their experiences between 1981 and 1985 at the Sannyas Commune in Oregon,  Rajneeshpuram.  He was criticised by some leading current Osho … Continue reading

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The Twenty One

Who were the original 21 appointed by Osho? The original 21, thanks to Arpana’s research were -  appointed by Osho, but one imagines advised by those closest to him are listed below. Anyone want to relist them and say whether … Continue reading

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BREAKING NEWS FROM PUNE

OSHO’S SAMADHI NEVER EXISTED IN PUNE RESORT !!! from Dhyan Raj RECENT Updates of court case re Osho Commune, Pune : 1- On 17th July 2012 Swami Mukesh appeared on behalf of all the trustees (Osho International Foundation) in the … Continue reading

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