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Ma Yoga Laxmi: Osho’s Secretary between 1970 and 1981

Those who lived in Poona one, 1974 – 81 mainly felt the presence of Laxmi’s light touch,  in the way it is said the very best referees work. The World Cup match may be going on, much heat and fervour, … Continue reading

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Glimpses of a Golden Childhood, 2013 Tour

There are some moving pics if one is patient with the early shots and featuring things in Osho’s early life here at Sannyasnews

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Sannyas without Borders or Hierarchy

The Dangers of Institutionaliisation in Sannyas, then and now. The rapid development of institutionalisation  can be observed during the early history of sannyas, particularly between 1981 and 1985. It is a lesson not only for the sannyas movement now but … Continue reading

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Lay it all Down – the Definition of Sannyas

In September, 1970, Osho began initiating seekers into what he callled Neo sannyas.  He did this according to those around him after some cogitation.  Laxmi, his personal assistant at the time, had offered the idea, but Osho took three days … Continue reading

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The Commandments/ Osho style

Osho was asked once for his ten commandments. Sannyasnews offers them up for discussion.  Bear in mind that Numbers 3, 7, 9 & 10 were underlined by Osho in his original letter. “You have asked for my Ten Commandments. It’s … Continue reading

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