The search then shifted to the United States. By the late 1970s, tensions mounted between the Indian government and the Ashram, which prevented the Ashram from obtaining a larger property away from big cities. In addition, therapies derived from ancient and modern Western traditions including the Human Potential Movement were offered in the ashram to function as a cleansing tool before the subject began meditation. Among those transformational tools, the ashram offered various original meditations that Osho developed for the modern man, many with an original musical score specifically designed to accompany each meditation. He moved to Pune in 1974, where his disciples established a foundation and an ashram for his presence and work, where a variety of transformational tools could be offered to the visitors. His intelligent discourse and charisma attracted a growing number of westerners.Ĭharisma attracted a growing number of westerners. In his discourses, he gave his original understanding and views on the writings of many religious traditions, mystics, and philosophers from around the world. He advocated a more open attitude towards human sexuality, earning him the sobriquet "sex guru" in the Indian and later international press, although this attitude became more acceptable with time.In 1970, Osho settled for a time in Bombay, initiating disciples known as "neo-sannyasins" and expanded his spiritual teaching and work. He was a critic of socialism, Mahatma Gandhi and institutionalized religions. A professor of philosophy, he traveled throughout India in the 1960s as a public speaker. His commune, now known as a meditation resort, is one of India’s main tourist attractions, and offers a wide range of meditations. Osho continues to be published by over 200 publishers worldwide and in over 60 languages. The international Rajneesh movement has continued after his death. OSHO (11 December 1931 – 19 January 1990) was a mystic, guru, and spiritual teacher, born in India.
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