What did Nansen mean by 'special treatment' for Joshu?
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"Special treatment is not privilege; it is the vigilant, loving attention that nurtures the imminent flowering of a soul on the brink of awakening."
According to Osho, 'special treatment' was not a privileged job but vigilant, loving attention: recognize Joshu’s nearness to awakening, don’t neglect him among the many monks, and provide a supportive, alert environment because his ‘flowering’ was imminent. Having tasted satori, he needed careful guidance on the clear, lighted path so his ripening could mature into full enlightenment.
Treat Joshu gently and pay close attention, because he’s about to wake up inside—like a bud about to bloom.
Why this matters practically
- Helps you notice and nurture breakthrough moments in yourself and others.
- Encourages creating a calm, focused space instead of adding tasks or noise.
- Reminds you to choose conscious, step-by-step practice over accidental progress.
- Encourages creating a calm, focused space instead of adding tasks or noise.
- Reminds you to choose conscious, step-by-step practice over accidental progress.
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