The Prieure and Rajneeshpuram

The Chateau de Prieure des Basses Loges was a medieval hospital, and later monk’s priory which patrons of Gurdjieff bought him to create a commune in 1923 near Paris. Oddly enough the largest financial patron of Gurdjieff in the interwar … Continue reading

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Sarmad, the death of a Sufi

I have often wondered how Sufism has continued under the umbrella of Islam. Some say that Sufism predated Islam, and somehow just adapted to survive. No matter, clearly when truth raises its head (as here in 1661)  above the parapet, … Continue reading

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Huffington Post/Osho blog

Mind the Gap It seems that Swami Amrito (formerly Osho’s personal physician, and deputy Chairman of the “Board” that runs Osho International), etc is now blogging in the Huffington Post (India). We are sure this will interest some of our … Continue reading

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Swami Anand Julian, Ace Spy

According to the Oregonian archives these four people remain fugitives from American justice as a result of crimes committed in the period 1983 to 1985 at Rajneeshpruam in Oregon. Swami Julian (Julian James) – Charged with five federal counts of … Continue reading

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Why Osho went to America in 1981?

I have often wondered why Osho went to America in 1981.  He was on record telling Vivek that he was very reluctant to go.  And I have also wondered actually, if he had not, how history might have panned out? … Continue reading

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