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Is enlightenment seen as nothing special, and can children achieve nirvana through awareness instead of conditioning?

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"Enlightenment is not a special achievement; it is the natural unfolding of your original nature, the buddha within, realized through pure awareness rather than conditioning."

According to Osho, enlightenment isn’t a special attainment but the natural flowering of your original nature—the buddha within. By gathering your energy inward and remaining the witnessing awareness, a cool, silent presence pervades life and right action happens spontaneously. Because this is innate and prior to mind, it arises through awareness itself—not through conditioning or borrowed beliefs.
Your real self is already awake; just keep gently watching, and it shines on its own—no special tricks or training needed.
Why this matters practically
- Practice moment-to-moment witnessing so right action emerges without strain.
- Carry awareness through daily tasks to stabilize peace, joy, and clarity.
- Question conditioning; favor direct seeing in yourself (and the young) over imposed rules.
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