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Havel and the Loss of Sannyas Rebellion

The difference between what I understand to be Havel’s Bohemian rebellious legacy and sannyasins group-room based notions of rebellion is this – and I think it is an important one, so as  there is no confusion between sitting in a … Continue reading

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How Still was Osho? The Watch Test

Remarkably is the answer, other worldly another. In his insightful and recently published little book, My Dance with a Madman, (recalling his reflections of his life with Osho,)  Anand Subhuti. a former parliamentary correspondent in the UK House of Commons, … Continue reading

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Osho, Master or Monster: 80th Birthday Reflection

Master or Monster, Buddha or Meditation Scientist… Osho at 80 11th December, somehow an historical date for those, who felt their life was changed because of this man Osho – who was incidentally born on this day 80 years ago. … Continue reading

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Osho and the Tibetan Lama

This is an old story, but one much contested.  SN cant see why anyone would have invented this. Many however consider it to be a fantasy.  What comments are forthcoming. An interview with the Tibetan Lama, His Holiness Lama Karmapa  … Continue reading

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The Meaning of a Cult?

The “Cult” Story Anthony Thompson criticises those who see Sannyas as a Cult: I strongly disagree with statements about Osho´s movement being a cult. Why?: Simply because some of the pre-requisites to have any sort of cult, is to have … Continue reading

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