Author Archives: Parmartha

Latest News re Charity Commissioners/Osho International Foundation (August, 2015)

Posted on 11 August, 2015 by

The Times of India reported this on August 5th PUNE: The Bombay High Court recently directed the Charity Commissioners at Mumbai, to speed up the hearing and disposal of applications filed by two city-based Osho followers,  over alleged corruption by … Continue reading →

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A place for “Guru Purnima” in an International World?

Posted on 4 August, 2015 by

Guru Purnima: a dated Celebration?   ‘Guru Purnima’ is a traditional celebration in the Indian sub-continent, at full moon in July,  which is no longer celebrated at the Osho Pune Resort/ashram…  It is practiced in Hiduism, and also in Buddhism … Continue reading →

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A Ranch Myth exposed

Posted on 10 July, 2015 by

One common general theory  (met in numerous commentators about the Ranch period), of what happened,  was that Osho was switched off for several years, and “allowed” Sheela/Savita and their gang to “Take over”.  I always had my doubts about this, … Continue reading →

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Happiness Simulation

Posted on 20 June, 2015 by

Hugh Mackay is a psychologist, social researcher and novelist who has made lateral studies of the attitudes and behaviour of Australians. There has been some discussion on SN lately about the simulation of happiness in sannyas communities.  As Arpana indicates … Continue reading →

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Gumdi village/ Nepal/ 300 Sannyasins have lost their homes

Posted on 3 May, 2015 by

Dear Parmartha, There is a district in Nepal called Dhading. One whole village “Gumdi”  is full of sannyasins. 300 sannyansins lost their houses. Whole village collapsed. They are asking for help – food & tents. Since it is situated in … Continue reading →

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