What is meant by 'the psychology of the Buddhas' and how does it differ from contemporary psychology?
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"The psychology of the Buddhas awakens the soul and unites intelligence with innocence, while contemporary psychology merely treats the mechanical mind, leaving man divided and asleep."
According to Osho, the 'psychology of the Buddhas' is a meditation-based science of consciousness (the soul) that unites intelligence with innocence, lets you slip out of the mind's divisions, and cools the mind from the source. It seeks awakening and wholeness, not mere normalcy. By contrast, contemporary psychology studies only the mechanical mind, treats symptoms in the asleep, denies the soul, and leaves man centerless and divided.
It's learning to step out of your busy thoughts into silent awareness, while modern psychology mostly tunes the machine of thinking.
Why this matters practically
- Gives a practical method (meditation) to calm the mind and transcend problems.
- Restores inner center and dignity by recognizing consciousness.
- Shifts the goal from being “normal” to being awake and whole.
- Restores inner center and dignity by recognizing consciousness.
- Shifts the goal from being “normal” to being awake and whole.
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