Osho, born Chandra Mohan Jain in 1931, was an Indian mystic and spiritual leader who founded the Rajneesh movement, gaining global attention in the 1970s and 1980s. Known for blending Eastern spirituality with modern life, Osho advocated for spiritual enlightenment and personal freedom. His teachings on meditation, dynamic living, and self-exploration attracted thousands of followers. In this article, we explore some of Osho's most impactful quotes and their timeless wisdom for navigating modern life.
Be - don't try to become.
Osho
Life begins where fear ends.
Osho
Be realistic: Plan for a miracle
Osho
Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existence.
Osho - Creativity
Intelligence is dangerous. Intelligence means you will start thinking on your own; you will start looking around on your own. You will not believe in the scriptures; you will believe only in your own experience.
Osho
The less people know, the more stubbornly they know it.
Osho
Courage is a love affair with the unknown.
Osho
Truth is not to be found outside. No teacher, no scripture can give it to you. It is inside you and if you wish to attain it, seek your own company. Be with yourself.
Osho
The real question is not whether life exists after death. The real question is whether you are alive before death.
Osho
They say: Think twice before you jump. I say: Jump first and then think as much as you want!
Osho - Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously
If you are a parent, open doors to unknown directions to the child so he can explore. Don't make him afraid of the unknown; give him support.
Osho
Nobody has the power to take two steps together; you can take only one step at a time.
Osho
Your whole idea about yourself is borrowed—borrowed from those who have no idea of who they are themselves.
Osho
A certain darkness is needed to see the stars.
Osho - The Book of Secrets
Whatever you feel, you become. It is your responsibility.
Osho
To avoid pain, they avoid pleasure. To avoid death, they avoid life.
Osho - Being in Love: How to Love with Awareness and Relate Without Fear
Always remember to judge everything by your inner feeling of bliss.
Osho - Being in Love: How to Love with Awareness and Relate Without Fear
I live my life based on 2 principles. One, I live as if today was my last day on earth. Two, I live today as if I am going to live forever.
Osho
Find ecstasy within yourself. It is not out there. It is in your innermost flowering. The one you are looking for is you.
Osho
A little foolishness, enough to enjoy life, and a little wisdom to avoid the errors, that will do.
Osho
One just needs a little alertness to see and find out: Life is really a great cosmic laughter.
Osho
All that is great cannot be possessed - and that is one of the most foolish things man goes on doing. We want to possess.
Osho
It's not a question of learning much. On the contrary. It's a question of UNLEARNING much.
Osho
Love is the goal, life is the journey.
Osho - Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other
A man who is 100% sane is dead.
Osho
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