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Tapoban: still experiencing tremors

Posted on 28 April, 2015 by

Latest from Tapoban Sannyas Commune to SN: Dear Parmartha, Still experiencing tremors. We have major damage in the reception and welcome centre. We need to rebuild again.                     Our wellness and … Continue reading →

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Latest from Tapoban

Posted on 26 April, 2015 by

There has been a massive earthquake in Nepal, and also a major after-shock today. The SN Editor has been in touch with the Tapoban Commune admin in Kathmandu (see below),  and we are pleased to hear that  though there is … Continue reading →

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Osho’s early take on Patipada and Somendra

Posted on 25 April, 2015 by

This Pune one extract from Osho features two well known disciples One is Prem Patipada who was the most unusual member of Sheela’s gang. She even went again to Pune two after the Ranch debacle, and should receive praise for … Continue reading →

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Osho’s Alford Plea

Posted on 20 April, 2015 by

SN had some enquiries about Osho’s Alford Plea in1985 to immigration offences: This was his own description: “The US government blackmailed my attorneys. Ordinarily it never happens that the government takes the initiative in negotiating, but just before my trial … Continue reading →

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The Ranch’s Medical Director

Posted on 17 April, 2015 by

SN Notes on Ma Anand Puja (Sheela’s right hand woman) Was born in Manila in 1947 as Diane Ivonne Onang, and grew up in California. She became a registered nurse in California in 1976 and trained at the LA County … Continue reading →

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