Osho often described mindfulness as simply watching—observing your thoughts, emotions, and sensations as they come and go, without getting tangled up in them. He’d say it’s like sitting by a river, watching the water flow by, not trying to stop it or jump in. One of his key ideas was: "Mindfulness is the key to being in the here and now." For Osho, this meant dropping the baggage of the past and the fantasies of the future to dive into the richness of what’s happening right now.
He emphasized that mindfulness isn’t about controlling your mind—forget forcing it into silence. Instead, it’s about being a witness. You see your anger, your joy, your restlessness, but you don’t judge them or cling to them. Osho put it beautifully: "The moment you start watching your mind, a tremendous miracle happens—you are not the mind." This shift, he said, frees you from the ego’s grip and wakes you up to life’s real juice.
He emphasized that mindfulness isn’t about controlling your mind—forget forcing it into silence. Instead, it’s about being a witness. You see your anger, your joy, your restlessness, but you don’t judge them or cling to them. Osho put it beautifully: "The moment you start watching your mind, a tremendous miracle happens—you are not the mind." This shift, he said, frees you from the ego’s grip and wakes you up to life’s real juice.
His take was light-hearted yet piercing. He might tell you to watch your breath or the way you sip your tea—not as some grand meditation trick, but just to enjoy the aliveness of it. Osho’s mindfulness is about relaxing into awareness, not straining for it. It’s practical, direct, and cuts through the noise to bring you back to yourself, right here, right now.
INSPIRING QUOTES
Love is not about possession. It is about appreciation.”
“Courage is a love affair with the unknown.”
“The past is no more, the future is not yet. The only right
moment is now. Live in it, love in it, be in it.”
“Meditation is a surrender; it is not a demand. It is not forcing
existence your way; it is relaxing into the way existence wants
you to be.”
“Don’t seek, don’t search, don’t ask, don’t knock, don’t demand—relax. If you relax, it comes. If you relax, it is there. If you relax, you start vibrating with it.”
“Be — don’t try to become. Being is enlightenment, becoming is ignorance.”
“Life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated.”
“Truth is not something outside to be discovered, it is
something inside to be realized.”
“Don’t move the way fear makes you move. Move the way love
makes you move.”
“Silence is the most potent prayer. Silence is the highest form
of worship. Silence is the ultimate way of knowing existence.”
Osho
early life
Osho, originally named Chandra Mohan Jain, was born on December 11, 1931, in Kuchwada, a small village in Madhya Pradesh, India. From a young age, he exhibited a deep curiosity about spirituality and philosophy, often challenging the religious traditions around him. He pursued higher education at Jabalpur University, earning a degree in philosophy, and briefly worked as a professor. However, his passion for spiritual inquiry soon took precedence, leading him to leave academia in 1966 to travel across India, sharing his unconventional ideas through public talks.
Teaching and Philosophy
Osho’s teachings stood out for their radical approach to spirituality. He encouraged living fully in the present moment, emphasizing meditation, mindfulness, and self-awareness as paths to personal liberation. Unlike traditional spiritual leaders who advocated renunciation, Osho urged his followers to embrace life—including desires and relationships—as a means of growth. His philosophy drew from diverse sources, including Zen, Taoism, and Western psychotherapy, making it appealing to a global audience. He famously promoted authenticity, once saying, “Be true to yourself.” Among his innovations was “Dynamic Meditation,” a practice combining vigorous physical movement with periods of stillness. In 1974, Osho founded an ashram in Pune, India, which became a center for spiritual seekers. There, he delivered spontaneous discourses on topics ranging from love teachings and philosophy and sexuality to religion and politics, often sparking debate with his provocative views. His acceptance of sexuality as a natural part of human experience drew both followers and critics.
Controversies
Osho’s life took a dramatic turn in 1981 when he moved to the United States and established Rajneeshpuram, a commune in Oregon. The community, home to thousands of disciples, quickly clashed with local authorities over land use and other issues. Legal troubles escalated with allegations of immigration fraud and, more shockingly, bioterrorism linked to some of his followers. In 1985, Osho was arrested, pleaded guilty to immigration charges, and was deported back to India. He denied involvement in the gravest accusations, but the scandals left a lasting mark on his reputation.
legacy
Returning to Pune, Osho resumed his work at the ashram, continuing his discourses and meditation sessions. His health began to falter in the late 1980s, and he passed away on January 19, 1990, at age 58. Osho’s legacy remains polarizing. To his admirers, he was a visionary who broke taboos and championed individual freedom; to detractors, his permissive teachings and the Oregon controversies cast a shadow over his contributions. Today, his influence endures through hundreds of books, recorded talks, and meditation practices that continue to inspire people worldwide.
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