Is a buddha, an awakened one, defined by the awareness that the other is always beneficial?
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"A buddha is not defined by the belief that the other is beneficial; in true awakening, the other dissolves, and happiness arises from the wellspring of wakefulness itself."
According to Osho, a buddha is not defined by believing the ‘other’ is beneficial. In awakening, the ‘other’ is neither helpful nor harmful—indeed, it dissolves as your projections fall. Awareness draws well‑being from everywhere and creates ‘heaven’ wherever you are; unconscious desire breeds ‘hell.’ Freedom comes by being present: then sorrow, born of desire, dissolves and happiness arises from wakefulness itself.
When you’re truly awake, you stop judging others as good or bad, and your clear seeing turns any place peaceful because suffering came from chasing desires.
Why this matters practically
- Stops blaming others; centers responsibility within.
- Practicing presence reduces desire-driven suffering.
- Lets you turn any circumstance into “heaven” through awareness.
- Practicing presence reduces desire-driven suffering.
- Lets you turn any circumstance into “heaven” through awareness.
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