Was Francis of Assisi enlightened?
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"Enlightenment is not bound by the chains of religion or dogma; it flourishes when we shed the unnecessary weights we carry."
According to Osho, Francis of Assisi was enlightened—not because he was a monk or Christian, but in spite of those institutional burdens. Like a runner carrying rocks yet finishing first, his awakening was a rare miracle. The lesson: drop unnecessary religious or ascetic weights; enlightenment doesn’t require monastic identity or dogma.
Yes—he woke up spiritually even while carrying heavy religious rules; you don’t need those weights to wake up.
Why this matters practically
- Don’t confuse roles, robes, or rules with realization; seek direct experience.
- Drop disciplines that deaden aliveness or clarity—they’re optional, not essential.
- Awakening is possible inside or outside tradition; prioritize inner freedom over labels.
- Drop disciplines that deaden aliveness or clarity—they’re optional, not essential.
- Awakening is possible inside or outside tradition; prioritize inner freedom over labels.
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