What is the concept of the abiding place?
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"The abiding place is not a destination but the herenow—pure awareness that reveals enlightenment as your very nature, waiting to be embraced without the chase."
According to Osho, the abiding place is not a location or doctrine but the herenow—pure awareness free of seeking. Enlightenment is already your nature; chasing it turns it into a horizon that recedes. The master’s function is only to jolt you awake to this immediate presence, to abide nowhere and meet life directly, without conceptual shelter.
Why this matters practically
- Ends restless seeking, easing anxiety and stress.
- Sharpens presence and listening, improving relationships.
- Grounds you in what is actually happening (your 'breakfast is getting cold').
- Sharpens presence and listening, improving relationships.
- Grounds you in what is actually happening (your 'breakfast is getting cold').
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