Why are Jews not mentioned when discussing religions like Christians, Mohammedans, and Hindus?
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"True spirituality is not found in inherited identities or dead traditions, but in the living experience of the present moment."
According to Osho, he rarely mentions Jews because, in India, there are virtually none to address; within his commune, many who no longer identify as Jewish are present, and discussing Judaism there can spark needless argument. Moreover, he regards Judaism (like Hinduism) as a 'dead' source religion whose branches (Christianity, Islam) are also lifeless—so he emphasizes living, experiential spirituality over inherited identities.
He doesn’t bring up Jews because there aren’t many around him in India, it can cause pointless debates, and he prefers focusing on living spirituality over old labels.
Why this matters practically
- Speak to the audience in front of you, not to abstractions.
- Drop fixation on labels; seek direct, living experience.
- Avoid arguments that distract from inner transformation.
- Drop fixation on labels; seek direct, living experience.
- Avoid arguments that distract from inner transformation.
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