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Osho Ashram
The Osho Ashram
Years after the death of Osho, the Osho Ashram at Pune continues to attract
people from the farthest corners of the world. The ashram, spread over an
area of 40 acres, was founded by Bhagwan Rajneesh himself. Osho Rajneesh
Dham is the perfect place, not only for spiritual development, but also for
rejuvenation and relaxation after being frustrated by the tensions of
everyday life. People, from as many as 100 countries, are staying at this
ashram, each with a different purpose. You can choose to do anything here,
from resting, swimming, meditating and so on. Six different meditations take
place at the Osho Ashram of India, on a daily basis and extend for a period
of one hour.
The Osho Commune
Individuals who join the Osho Commune are assigned new names. Titles are
also attached to them; men are called 'Swami', while women are given the
title of 'Ma'. After a person joins the commune, he/she is expected to
severe the family bonds. The followers of Osho wear maroon robes for
meditation and white robes for the discourses. You will also find them
wearing a necklace of 108 rudraksha beads with an attached picture of
Bhagwan Rajneesh.
Osho
Osho was born as Rajneesh Chandra Mohan Jain on 11th December 1931. One of
the most renowned as well as the most controversial spiritual leaders of
India, Osho always came across as a rebellious, but an extremely intelligent
individual. As per Osho himself, he received Enlightenment at the young age
of 21. Thereafter, he completed his graduation and post graduation. For a
brief period in his life, he worked as a professor of philosophy. In the
year 1964, he organized his first meditation camp and from then onwards
began his spiritual journey. He completed his journey in this world on 19th
January 1990.
Osho Philosophy
Osho believed that awareness, love, meditation and laughter are the greatest
values in life. As per him, enlightenment is a normal state of being.
However, human thought and emotional ties to societal expectations and the
consequent fears and inhibitions that a person experiences distract him from
attaining this normal state.
Osho on Meditation
Meditation is nothing that is to be taught or learnt, it is inherent in
every human being. Meditation is just to be, not do anything - no action, no
thought, no emotion. Just being is what will give you pure happiness. He
recognized that it is difficult for most of the people to just sit and
meditate. So, he devised a new kind of mediation techniques, known as
'Active Meditation Techniques'.
How to Reach Osho Ashram, Pune
By Air
Pune airport is lies at a distance of almost 12-km from the main city. It is
well connected to most of the major cities in India.
By Rail
Pune has excellent train services, linking it with almost all the cities in
the country.
By Road
A good road network links Pune with the other parts of India. Direct bus
services are available between Pune and Mumbai.