Why do very few people follow Lao Tzu's Advaita philosophy despite its supreme knowledge?
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"True wisdom is not a ladder to climb, but an ocean to dive into; few dare to surrender their ego for the tranquility that lies beneath."
According to Osho, few follow Lao Tzu because his Advaita is an oceanic depth reached only by rare divers; it offers no worldly utility, power, or travel, only utter tranquility. People prefer Aristotle’s path, which gratifies ambition and yields visible results. Lao Tzu demands surrender of ego, status, and craving—he takes everything, offering only inner peace—so most flee.
Most people want quick power and rewards, but Lao Tzu asks us to drop all that for deep peace, so only a few choose him.
Why this matters practically
- Notice when you chase power over peace; choose depth over surface gains.
- Practice letting go of egoic ambitions to taste quiet energy.
- Value long-term inner freedom above short-term achievements.
- Practice letting go of egoic ambitions to taste quiet energy.
- Value long-term inner freedom above short-term achievements.
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